Newcomers and students in Ontario often need government ID quickly for banking, phone plans, rentals, and age-based purchases. Two common options are the Ontario Photo Card (for non-drivers) and an Ontario driver’s licence (G1/G2/G). This guide explains which one to choose, what each costs, how long it takes, and how to change your address on … Read more
Working in Ontario and not sure whether you need SmartServe, a Food Handler certificate, WHMIS—or all three? This guide explains each, where it’s required, typical time and cost, renewal rules, and a quick decision tree so you can start work without surprises. Read: Ontario High Demand Careers What each certificate is for (plain English) Read: … Read more
Students in Ontario can work, but the rules differ for on-campus jobs, off-campus shifts, and co-op terms. This guide lays out the limits (including the 24-hour cap), when a co-op work permit is required, how to get a SIN, and what your first paycheque looks like at 2025 rates. It’s written for full-time post-secondary students … Read more
Choosing between a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, or a degree in Ontario changes how long you study, what funding you can get, your PGWP options, and your early job titles. This guide explains each credential clearly, shows typical programme lengths, and flags PGWP and OSAP rules that matter in 2025, so you can pick with … Read more
Picking the right loan mix saves real money. In 2025, OSAP combines a 0% interest federal portion with an Ontario portion that floats at prime + 1%. Private student lines of credit (SLOCs) ride prime too, often prime to prime + 1.5%, and usually start with interest-only payments. This guide shows exactly how those differences … Read more
If you study in Ontario, you can cut travel costs with student fares—most agencies apply the discount through PRESTO. This guide explains how student concessions work on GO Transit and TTC, how to verify your status, and what to do if your card doesn’t charge the reduced fare. We also cover VIA Rail’s student options … Read more
Working in a kitchen, café, food truck, or grocery deli? In Ontario, most food premises must have a certified food handler on site during every hour of operation. Toronto follows the same rule, but its in-house courses are currently paused. This guide explains how to get certified, where to book, how long the certificate lasts, … Read more
Thinking about entry-level security work in Ontario? This guide shows the exact path from training to exam to licence, with real costs, documents, and timings. Security guard work isn’t just another job; it carries real responsibility. You must complete approved training and pass a test to show your learning. This guide takes you from training … Read more
If you’re studying (or job-hunting) in Ontario, quick digital upgrades can pay off-especially when they’re free. Below are short, government-backed options you can complete in a weekend: library-powered LinkedIn Learning playlists, Canada Learning Code workshops, a new University of Waterloo Skills for Success resource, community modules from Pinnguaq, and Digital Main Street short courses. Each … Read more
Transferring from an Ontario college diploma to a university degree can save time and tuition – if you plan it. ONTransfer (run by ONCAT) lists course-to-course matches and program pathways so you can see what will count before you apply. This guide shows how to read those results, what “residency requirements” mean, and the OSAP … Read more