Canada-US border closure extended again Border will remain closed until at least 21 October, but likely until the end of the year Canada announced that its southern border will remain closed until at least October 21, 2020, in a continuing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. By Mohanad Moetaz
IRCC gradually resuming in-person services Canada’s immigration department will soon offer in-person services by appointment. Immigration services that are not available virtually will begin to resume on September 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigrants can boost productivity for Canadian businesses, study finds Statistics Canada suggests that immigrants contribute substantially to Canadian firms. With an increase in the number of immigrant workers comes productivity growth for Canadian businesses. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada gives second chance to PNP applicants who lost jobs to coronavirus Canadian provinces and territories have until November 17 to request that paper-based PNP applications be put on hold if a candidate no longer has a valid job offer. Certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants who lost their job due to coronavirus will have until 2021 to get a new job and not lose their nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
New immigration measures to support Lebanon Canada continues to offer assistance to those affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut on August 4. Canada has announced additional facilitative measures to support those affected by the situation in Beirut, Lebanon. By Mohanad Moetaz
British Columbia issues 407 invitations in new PNP draw British Columbia has invited over 6,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far this year. British Columbia invited 407 immigration candidates through a provincial nominee program draw held on September 15, 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada issues another 4,200 ITAs Canada holds second all-program draw in two weeks Canada held its 163rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 16. By Alexandra Miekus
Saskatchewan PNP invites 621 candidates with tech work experience Saskatchewan has just held its largest PNP draw since February, targeting candidates in three tech occupations On September 15, Saskatchewan invited a total of 621 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Employment services help newcomers adapt to what Canadian employers expect Helping newcomers find employment is a matter of working with both job-seekers and employers, Toronto employment service says. Though Canada still names immigration as a priority in helping the economy recover from coronavirus, barriers still remain between newcomers and job opportunities. By Shelby Thevenot
