Background Checking

Background checks are comprehensive investigations into an individual’s personal, professional, and sometimes criminal history. Background checks help in making informed hiring decisions, ensuring that candidates possess the qualifications and characteristics needed for a particular role, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and productive workforce.

Background Checking Quiz

QUESTION What is the principal difference between a criminal background […]

Background Screening Resources Checklist

Use this tool and additional resources for doing a thorough […]

Background Credit Check Policy & Procedure

All offers of employment at [Company Name] are contingent upon […]

Additional Tools, Insight & Solutions Search

Introduction Of Bill 33 And Bill 34 To Replace The Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy Act (FOIP)

On November 6, 2024, the provincial government proposed legislative changes designed to replace [...]

IRCC Announces New Changes For Intra-Company Transferee Work Permits

On October 3, 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced a Program [...]

The Year In Review – Notable Cases Of 2024

Welcome to our annual review of notable cases over the past year that we believe will be of [...]

Immigration Options For Growing Canadian Tech Companies

As tech companies continue to grow and evolve, attracting the right talent and expanding operations [...]

Government of Canada Announces Changes to Start-up Visa Work Permits

The Government of Canada has just announced that effective October 3rd, 2024, Start-up Visa (SUV) [...]

Looking Ahead: Is It Time To Update Your Employment Contracts?

The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to address budgetary and other financial [...]

New Year, New Laws: Crucial Dates For Employers In 2025 And Early 2026

Bottom Line In 2024, three of the “Working for Workers” laws were passed and enacted [...]

Navigating Canada’s Evolving Immigration Landscape: Implications For Employers

Canada’s immigration policies have undergone significant transformations in 2024, with [...]

Permanent Residence Sponsorship Applications Under The Parents And Grandparents Program Paused

The Canadian government has published a ministerial directive announcing that it will not accept [...]

Year-End Legislative Recap: What Employers Need To Know

In 2024, there were various amendments made and proposed to employment-related legislation across [...]

Update On The Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program – Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation Is Open For Business!

The Federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program initially announced by the federal government [...]

Ontario’s Working For Workers Six Act, 2024 Receives Royal Assent

On December 19, 2024, Ontario’s Working for Workers Six Act, 2024 (Bill 229) received Royal [...]

Employers Win: Supreme Court Dismisses Application For Leave To Appeal Case On Termination For Frustration Of Contract

Bottom Line On December 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an employee’s [...]

New Changes Explained: Express Entry And LMIA-based Job Offer Points

On December 17, 2024 Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that additional Comprehensive [...]