Canada releases new details on how traveller information is collected at the border Canada adds more details to Entry/Exit program delivery, procedures, and policy. Canada recently released more details on what information border officers collect from travellers, who can access the information, and more on data protection and rules for disclosure. By Shelby Thevenot
How to immigrate to Canada from the Middle East Middle Easterners can choose from over 100 immigration pathways to start a new life in Canada. Many Middle Easterners choose to immigrate to Canada for a variety of reasons. The pathway to Canadian citizenship leads to universal health care, high quality education and job opportunities. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada adds 30 days to international travel restrictions Coronavirus travel restrictions and mandatory quarantine requirements are being extended until the end of September. Canada is extending travel restrictions on incoming foreign travellers for another month as coronavirus continues to pose a threat to public safety. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba PNP invites 213 immigration candidates The new draw brings the total number of invitations issued so far this year to 3,299. Manitoba held a new draw inviting 213 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 28. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario invites 21 entrepreneurs in new immigration draw The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program has now invited a total of 91 immigrant entrepreneurs this year. Ontario has issued 21 invitations to apply under the Entrepreneur Stream. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan invites 570 PNP candidates Invited candidates had work experience in one of 50 occupations. Saskatchewan has held a draw inviting 570 immigration candidates on August 27. By Shelby Thevenot
New immigrants most affected by job disruptions due to pandemic Recent immigrants to Canada have been more affected than the Canadian-born population by changes in employment resulting from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. The pandemic has led to a decline in employment for a large part of the Canadian population, but even more so for recent immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
Ontario PNP invites 703 Express Entry candidates Invited candidates have the potential to qualify for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream. Ontario invited 703 Express Entry candidates with work experience in targeted occupations on August 26. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility Three new measures have been introduced to help individuals pursue Canadian study and work opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic. Canada has just announced three major measures to help individuals who wish to pursue Canadian education and work opportunities. By Kareem El-Assal