Agri-Food Immigration Pilot launch postponed until May The launch of a new Canadian immigration pilot for foreign workers in the agri-food industry has been rescheduled as the government continues its response to coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Most Ontario provincial nominations went to Express Entry candidates in 2019 Over half of all principal applicants who received a provincial nomination from Ontario last year were invited through one of three Express-Entry linked streams. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. issues 311 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in latest draw British Columbia held a provincial nominee program draw on March 30, inviting 311 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan invites 205 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination Saskatchewan held a new draw inviting a total of 205 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba issues 226 new invitations to immigration candidates in latest draw The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 226 new invitations to apply for a nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held March 26. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada delays 2020 parents and grandparents immigration program Canada is delaying the opening of its 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program due to its ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Foreign nationals allowed to come to Canada for work despite coronavirus measures Work permit holders are now allowed to enter Canada even if they were approved after the government issued a travel ban to stop the spread of coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Exempt permit holders and permanent residents can now travel to Canada Canada has addressed some of the uncertainties lingering from the first travel ban order. The government has released more specific terms and conditions for foreigners who had made commitments to work, study or settle in Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada processing Temporary Foreign Worker applications amid coronavirus measures Canada is continuing to process applications for all Temporary Foreign Worker Program streams and working to help Canadian employers along the way. By Shelby Thevenot
