Canada welcomed another 15,000 new immigrants in October 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 invited 256 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held December 8. By Alexandra Miekus