Immigration And Employment Law News

"Challenges of Banning Canadian Work Experience Requirements"

Ontario introduced Bill 149 to ban employers from requiring Canadian work experience, aiming to help skilled immigrant applicants facing discrimination. However, proving hiring discrimination is difficult, and the law may not address intangible barriers such as soft skills. The legislation is part of a suite of employment-rule changes and is expected to pass, potentially within the next few months. Other provinces, like British Columbia, are also making similar moves to address employment discrimination against newcomers.