A new report from the Toronto Region Board of Trade warns that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program is not meeting the province’s economic needs and calls for urgent reforms. Keisha Balatbat reports, with insights and feedback from migrants shared by Apol Apuntar.
February 16, 2026
February 14, 2026
Inadmissibility Based on Criminality and Serious Criminality under Canadian Immigration Law
A single criminal conviction — even for a hybrid offense prosecuted summarily — can trigger inadmissibility under section 36 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. This article explains the difference between “serious criminality” and “criminality,” how courts interpret these provisions, and what options may be available if your immigration status is at risk.
February 13, 2026
Traveling Outside Canada While on Maintained Status
If you’re in Canada on a work permit or transitioning to a Post-Graduation Work Permit, your legal status determines whether you can continue working while waiting for a decision from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Many applicants rely on “maintained status” after filing an extension or PGWP application before their permit expires.
But what happens if you travel outside Canada before approval? Under Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations sections 186(u) and 186(w), leaving the country can immediately affect your right to work. In many cases, you may be allowed to re-enter Canada only as a visitor—without authorization to work—until your new permit is issued. Understanding the travel risks before you leave can protect your employment and your status.
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