International Students: IRCC Just Tightened the 150-Day 'Authorized Leave' Rule
A June 18, 2026 IRCC update clarifies what counts as an authorized leave from your studies — 150 days, DLI approval, and no working during the break.
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Canada Moves to Lock In Earlier Work Permits for Asylum Claimants: What the June 19 Draft Rules Say
On June 19, 2026 Canada published draft regulations to make faster work-permit access for asylum claimants permanent. What changed, and what it means.
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Stunt Driving and Careless Driving in Ontario: What's Really at Stake in 2026
Ontario toughened stunt-driving rules on Jan 1, 2026. Here's what counts, the on-the-spot penalties, and why a charge costs you before you ever see a judge.
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The Canada Child Benefit Is Going Up in July 2026: What Families Will Actually Get
The CCB rises about 2% for the July 2026–June 2027 year. Here are the new maximums, who gets them, and the one thing you must do to keep the money flowing.
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PGWP Eligibility in 2026: What Students Must Know Before Graduating
The post-graduation work permit now has field-of-study and language rules. Here's who qualifies in 2026 and what to check before you apply.
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How Your CRS Score Works: The Four Building Blocks, Explained Simply
Your Express Entry CRS score comes from four point blocks. Here's how each one works and where most candidates can realistically gain points.
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Fired After Speaking Up? Reprisal Under Ontario's Human Rights Code
A recent HRTO decision is a reminder that punishing a worker for asserting Human Rights Code rights is itself illegal. Here's what reprisal means.
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IRCC Asks Some New Citizens to Return Their Certificates: What the Bill C-3 Review Means
In June 2026, IRCC began reviewing some citizenship-by-descent certificates issued under Bill C-3. Here's who's affected and what to do if you get a letter.
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The LTB N-Forms Landlords Get Wrong — and What Tenants Should Check
Most Ontario eviction notices fail on technicalities. Here's what the N4, N5, N12 and N13 must say to be valid — and what to check.
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The July CRA Benefit Reset: File Your 2025 Taxes or Risk Losing Payments
Every July the CRA recalculates the CCB, GST/HST credit and Ontario Trillium Benefit from your latest return — why filing your 2025 taxes now matters.
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