Why all governments must follow Ontario in scrapping the ‘Canadian experience’ requirement

Ending Canadian experience requirements nationwide would activate talent that already exists within our borders, requiring no new physical infrastructure, no new recruitment campaigns, and no major public expenditure.
Lena Diab
Immigration Minister Lena Diab recently announced a measure requiring one year of Canadian work experience to qualify for permanent residence, which reinforces the very barrier Ontario is dismantling, writes Akolisa Ufodike.

Ontario’s decision to prohibit employers from requiring “Canadian experience” in job postings marks one of the most consequential labour market reforms in recent memory. In a country where immigration underpins population growth, workforce renewal, and long-term fiscal...

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