Labour Mobility Act Update: Faster Access to Skilled Workers in Ontario

LABOUR MOBILITY ACT UPDATE: FASTER ACCESS TO SKILLED WORKERS IN ONTARIO

Effective January 1, 2026, certain regulated professionals licensed elsewhere in Canada will be able to work in Ontario within ten days of applying to the applicable Ontario regulatory authority. This will make it considerably easier for Ontario employers to hire skilled workers from anywhere in the country in a variety of regulated occupations and enhance flexibility to staff short-term projects.

According to the Government of Ontario, the goal is to build a unified Canadian workforce that can stand up to U.S. tariffs and economic uncertainty. The Regulation, under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009, will apply to professions covered by more than 50 regulatory authorities and 300 certifications.

To learn more, please see the attached briefing note and/or contact your Sherrard Kuzz LLP lawyer or info@sherrardkuzz.com.

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