Canada welcomed another 15,000 new immigrants in October Canada's new permanent residence arrivals remained at same level as September 2020. Canada welcomed just under 15,100 new immigrants in October 2020, about the same figure it welcomed in September. By Kareem El-Assal
Why do people immigrate to Nova Scotia— and why do they leave? Survey asks current and former Nova Scotia immigrants what factors come into play when choosing a place to live. The main deciding factor on whether or not immigrants stay in Nova Scotia depends on the job opportunities that are available. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada among top ‘safe and stable’ countries for international students Survey suggests Canada one of the most popular study destinations Canada is among the top countries considered to be ‘safe and stable’ for international students and has further improved its position as the ‘go-to’ study destination because of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to two surveys conducted by Navitas Insights. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada signs new youth mobility agreement with Italy More Italians and Canadians are now eligible to take a working holiday visa in each others country. Canada and Italy have expanded their already existing youth mobility agreement, which will allow more people to go on longer working holidays between the two countries. By Shelby Thevenot
25,000 Syrians in 100 days highlights the best of Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: The 5-year anniversary of Canada's Syrian refugee effort reminds us of what the country's immigration system and people are capable of. Yesterday marked the 5-year anniversary of the arrival of the first flight of Syrian refugees to Canada under Canada’s 2015-16 Syrian refugee operation. By Kareem El-Assal
Approved permanent residents still blocked from coming to Canada These three families are among thousands more stuck in immigration limbo despite being exempt from travel restrictions. Fadi Ghaoui and his family did not expect to still be in Lebanon on August 4, when the Port of Beirut explosions happened less than three kilometres away from where they were squatting at his parents’ house. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada approves coronavirus vaccine as it increases immigration levels Approval of first vaccine spells the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis in Canada. Health Canada provided its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine on December 9, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Express Entry: Another 5,000 invited in new draw Canada surpasses 100,000 ITAs issued in 2020, an unprecedented number of new invitations Canada has invited 5,000 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence in a new Express Entry draw held on December 9. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia issues 256 invitations in latest PNP draw British Columbia has now invited close to 9,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination this year. British Columbia invited 256 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held December 8. By Alexandra Miekus
