On September 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario announced its latest initiative aimed at strengthening the provincial economy in the face of global economic uncertainty and the ongoing threat posed by US tariffs. Ontario filed regulations under the Ontario Labour Mobility Act, 2009 to remove interprovincial barriers for certain Canadian workers, making it faster and easier for those workers to move to Ontario from other Canadian provinces and territories.
Starting on January 1, 2026, certified professionals in non-health occupations from other Canadian provinces and territories will have to wait less time before they can begin working in Ontario. Under the new process, referred to as the “As of Right” rules, these workers can apply to have their credentials deemed as certified in Ontario, enabling them to begin working within 10 business days once their credentials and other requirements are confirmed by the regulatory authority. They will then be able to work in Ontario for a one-time, six-month period while the regulatory authority makes a final decision on their certification application.
The “As of Right” rules mark a dramatic shift from the current system, which can require out-of-province workers to wait up to six months before they can begin working in Ontario. These changes will apply to workers in over 300 certifications across 59 regulatory authorities, covering a wide range of occupations...
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