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Regulations and Statutes in Force as of January 1, 2026 Ontario Newsroom
Content The following legislation, regulation and fee changes listed by responsible ministry will take effect January 1, 2026. Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development A first-in-Canada approach, Ontario’s new “As of Right” framework under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act (OLMA) allows certified professionals from other Canadian jurisdictions to start working within 10 business days for up to six months by having their c...
https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1006892/regulations-and-statutes-in-force-as-of-january-1-2026
New Ontario laws coming into effect in 2026
As Ontarians ring in the new year, there are new laws that are going into effect in Ontario. From updated carbon monoxide alarm rules to including the expected salary in a job posting, here’s a look at some of the notable regulations this new year.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/here-are-the-new-ontario-laws-coming-into-effect-in-2026/Police Record Checks- Toronto Police Service
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New rules and regulations are coming for Toronto in 2026
Police will also be allowed to check previous records ... A new Ontario law means your job search might look a little different in 2026 ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/new-rules-regulations-in-2026-9.7031426Best Background Check Companies and Services for 2026
Explore the top background check services for employers and individuals in 2026—compare features, pricing, and performance.
https://checkr.com/resources/articles/best-background-checksNow Hiring? New Job Posting Rules Take Effect in 2026 – Williams HR Law LLP
Ontario employers should be aware of new job posting rules taking effect January 1, 2026. These changes were introduced through the Working for Workers Four Act, which amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 [ESA]. These legislative amendments build on changes already in effect, which we have covered in earlier blogs on the Working for Workers Four Act and the Working for Workers Five Act.
https://williamshrlaw.com/2025/10/22/now-hiring-new-job-posting-rules-take-effect-in-2026/The Ultimate Background Check & Screening Guide for 2026
Read this guide to find out how to do an employee background check before you hire someone, and discover amazing tips to develop an effective background check policy. Conducting a background check for employment purposes is an essential tool for almost all businesses.
https://in.springverify.com/blog/employee-background-check-guide/
Census.gc.ca — Frequently asked questions — 2026 Census jobs
Eligibility and requirements What types of jobs are available for the 2026 Census? Statistics Canada is hiring various field positions including crew leaders (supervisory) and crew leader assistants, field operations supervisor assistants, collection support unit operators and enumerators (non-supervisory). Most of the available census jobs are crew leader and enumerator positions.
https://www.census.gc.ca/en/faq/jobs
Best Background Check Companies for Employers in 2026 GoodHire
Learn how to run a background check for employment to make informed, fair, and compliant hiring decisions Background checks can be used by employers, landlords, and individuals to learn more about criminal records, driving history, credit, and more. Employers may conduct background checks as part of their hiring process to make informed decisions and reduce risk.
https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/best-background-check-services/
Census.gc.ca — Frequently asked questions — 2026 Census jobs
Eligibility and requirements What types of jobs are available for the 2026 Census? Statistics Canada is hiring various field positions including crew leaders (supervisory) and crew leader assistants, field operations supervisor assistants, collection support unit operators and enumerators (non-supervisory). Most of the available census jobs are crew leader and enumerator positions.
https://www.census.gc.ca/en/faq/jobs
Background checks: When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired CNN Business
A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, increasingly they are no longer allowed to request people’s credit history.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/business/credit-report-job-background-check
The road to the 2026 Census
The road to the 2026 Census The next Census of Population and Census of Agriculture will take place in 2026. In preparation, Statistics Canada continues to innovate, improve its processes, and consult with Canadians to ensure the next census accurately represents the Canadian population.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2026/road-enroute/index-eng.cfm
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About Certn Certn is a tech-enabled background check service that delivers a plethora of background checks using within a matter of minutes. Certn provides domestic and international criminal background checks, credit reports, reference checks, education verification, driving record checks, identity verification, and more.
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New Job Posting Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2026
Both Bill 149 (the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) and Bill 190 (the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024) received Royal Assent and became law earlier this year. These two statutes introduced a number of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA“) and to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA“).
https://www.rudnerlaw.ca/legislative-update-new-job-posting-requirements-january-1-2026/
Police Record Checks- Toronto Police Service
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