Immigrant-owned businesses more likely to innovate The results of the Statistics Canada study were to be expected given that Canadian immigrants are more likely to have education in STEM fields than Canadian-born residents. Small and medium-sized businesses in Canada that are owned by immigrants are statistically more likely to implement a product or process innovation. By Shelby Thevenot
How to enter Canada from the U.S. during coronavirus Despite coronavirus travel restrictions, certain U.S. nationals and residents still have options to enter Canada at this time. Travel between Canada and the United States has been restricted since March 21, to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreements have since been renewed on a monthly basis. By Alexandra Miekus
Where are Canada’s immigrants coming from in 2020? Between January and April, Canada welcomed 74,000 new immigrants. Here is where they came from. Prior to the start of coronavirus lockdowns in Canada and around the world in mid-March, Canada was continuing to welcome high levels of immigration. By Kareem El-Assal
Visa Application Centres starting to reopen IRCC lists 23 VACs open with limited services around the world. Some Visa Application Centres (VACs) around the world are starting to open with limited services to clients. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta PNP draw CRS cut off 300 The latest Alberta PNP draw had a CRS requirement of 300 for a second time in May. Alberta has released details for the May 27 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC provides update on who can come to Canada Canada has just released new information on who can travel to the country right now. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released an update on June 12, 2020 providing more guidance on who can travel to Canada while travel restrictions remain in place. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec prioritizing work permit processing in 24 occupations Work permit applications for foreign workers in these occupations will go to the top of the list for processing in Quebec. Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Quebec is giving priority to temporary work permit applications in certain occupations that are in-demand during the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry Draw: Lowest CRS for CEC candidates since 2017 Canada's Express Entry cut-off scores see yet another drop in CRS scores The new Express Entry round issued 3,559 invitations to CEC candidates on June 11. By Alexandra Miekus
Asylum seekers working in healthcare may get Canadian permanent residence Asylum seekers who worked in certain healthcare occupations during the COVID-19 outbreak may be able to get permanent residence if the federal government approves a new proposed measure. Canada is working on a temporary program that will give asylum seekers a pathway to permanent residence if they worked in healthcare during the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
