On the Radar
Freeze on some family and refugee sponsorships
For now, Canada is not taking new sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents and most new private sponsorship applications for refugees. This month’s On the Radar looks at these changes.
Read moreChanges to estates law for married partners
Starting January 1, 2025, married partners who are separated for 3 years or more get nothing from their partner’s estate when they die. This month’s On the Radar looks at changes to estates law for married partners.
Read moreEI rates and rent increase for 2025
As 2025 approaches, it’s time to look ahead at some upcoming changes that will affect workers and tenants in Ontario. This month’s On the Radar looks at EI rates and rent increases for 2025.
Read moreChanges for international workers and students
Recent immigration updates include limits for international workers and the end of some policies introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes for international students are expected later this fall. This month’s On the Radar looks at these changes.
Read moreNew law protects homeowners from costly scam
The Homeowner Protection Act aims to stop companies from using a legal tool called a notice of security interest or NOSI to scam homeowners. Older adults were their primary targets. People ended up owing thousands of dollars and some lost their homes.
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