Passport services starting to resume in Canada Some Canadians can now apply for a passport by mail. Canadians who have an immediate need for a passport can once again apply by mail, as of July 31. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds one more month of travel restrictions High levels of COVID-19 abroad make it difficult for Canada to open its borders to even more travellers. Canada is extending the travel restrictions it first put in place for most foreign travellers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada tightens rules for foreigners transiting to Alaska CBSA is taking measures to ensure travellers between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. comply with quarantine rules while in transit. The Canadian border is implementing stricter rules on travellers going through Canada to transit between Alaska and the rest of the U.S. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan invites 502 immigration candidates in new PNP draw Saskatchewan holds its largest draw since the coronavirus pandemic caused Canada to restrict travel in March. Another 502 immigration candidates are one step closer to permanent residence after Saskatchewan held an invitation round on July 29. By Shelby Thevenot
New guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas IRCC says that individuals with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence and Permanent Resident Visas may be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada’s immigration department has issued new guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas. By Alexandra Miekus
Ontario PNP invites Express Entry candidates in new Tech Draw Ontario held another Tech Draw inviting Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination Ontario has held a third Tech Draw this year, inviting immigration candidates who had work experience in one of six in-demand occupations. By Shelby Thevenot
B.C. issues 46 invitations in Tech Pilot and Entrepreneur draws British Columbia has issued new invitations to candidates in its Express Entry BC, Skills Immigration and Entrepreneur streams. British Columbia invited 46 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on July 28. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s immigration ministers plan for future after coronavirus Following their meeting on Friday, Canada’s federal and provincial immigration ministers affirmed their commitment to welcoming immigrants to support economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s immigration ministers see immigration as a crucial step to supporting the country’s post-coronavirus economic recovery. By Shelby Thevenot
Spousal open work permit pilot to become permanent The pilot that has allowed foreign spouses and common-law partners to work in Canada is going to be a permanent program. Canada is making the Open Work Permit Pilot (OWPP) a permanent program, so the spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can continue to work while waiting on their permanent resident status. By Shelby Thevenot
