How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel. Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
2020 was a big year for Canada’s PNPs The PNP continues to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Manitoba invites 188 in new PNP draw Manitoba issued invitations to international student graduates and skilled workers both in the province and abroad. Manitoba invited 188 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on December 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Travellers to Canada will now need a negative COVID-19 test The test will not replace the 14-day quarantine requirement. Canada will require arriving travellers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving. The test must be a PCR test, which is currently considered the most effective coronavirus test. This policy will go into effect on January 7, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
Quebec suspends CAQ applications from 10 designated learning institutions CAQ applications are suspended for institutions that are being audited or investigated by the Quebec Ministry of Higher Education. Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) will not accept new Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) applications from students going to the 10 designated learning institutions (DLIs) that are under investigation starting December 30. By Kareem El-Assal
British Columbia invited 58 candidates to apply for provincial nomination The nominations were issued through a Tech Pilot draw targeting four streams of the BC PNP. British Columbia invited 58 immigration candidates with a job offer in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
2020: A record-breaking year for Express Entry An overview of Express Entry performance in 2020. It was the biggest year in the Express Entry system’s history despite the hits Canada took to immigration levels in 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Newfoundland and Labrador to open new immigration program for skilled workers The new stream is for highly educated graduates of Memorial University and skilled workers with work experience in in-demand occupations. Newfoundland and Labrador will start accepting applications for a new program on January 2. By Shelby Thevenot
British Nationals will remain under CETA until December 31, 2020 Starting January 1, 2021, British Nationals will no longer be eligible for LMIA exemptions under CETA. British citizens who were exempt from needing a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) will now need to get one if they wish to work in Canada starting January 1, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
