Fall Economic Statement: Immigration key to Canada’s economic recovery Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has outlined the Canadian government's plans to support economic growth and job creation amid the coronavirus pandemic. On November 30, Canada’s finance minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled an update on how the Canadian government will continue to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends travel restrictions into the new year International travellers must have an essential reason to come to Canada Canadian travel restrictions will continue until January 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Bilingual speakers given extra points in Saskatchewan PNP Candidates who speak both English and French claim up to 10 additional criterion points. Saskatchewan immigration candidates will receive additional points for being proficient in both English and French. By Mohanad Moetaz
Alberta reducing quarantine times with coronavirus testing pilot International travellers arriving at Calgary International Airport, and the Coutts land crossing may be able to shorten their quarantine period. Alberta is the first province to reduce quarantine time for incoming travellers by offering coronavirus tests at certain airports and land border crossings. By Shelby Thevenot
Service Canada to offer biometrics scheduling online beginning Monday IRCC clients can begin to schedule their biometrics appointments online as of Monday November 30, 2020. Starting Monday November 30, 2020, the Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments will resume service. By Kareem El-Assal
Which nationalities want to move to Canada? Report suggests there are 29 countries whose most popular destination for moving abroad is Canada Since many of us are in lockdown, there has been a surge in Google searches for all sorts of search terms: “sourdough bread,” “yoga mats,” “how to make McDonald’s chicken nuggets,” and “how to immigrate to…” insert dream destination. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian immigration options for Hong Kong residents New immigration pathways and initiatives offer more options for Hong Kong residents who want to live in Canada. Canada recently announced immigration measures to assist Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is resuming citizenship testing online Canada is now offering citizenship tests online after the pandemic forced testing to cease in March. Eight months after all citizenship tests were cancelled, Canada is now making the test available online. By Shelby Thevenot
UPDATE: Technical difficulties halt Ontario Employer Job Offer International Student Stream applications International students with job offers have a chance to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Ontario has halted registration for the Employer Job Offer International Student stream today, as a result of technical difficulties. By Shelby Thevenot
