Why Canada made the surprise decision to extend its travel restrictions again ANALYSIS: The latest announcement comes despite pressure to lift Canada's border restrictions. The decision to keep the restrictions is likely due to policy and politics. The Canadian government provided another coronavirus pandemic surprise. By Kareem El-Assal
Approved immigrants can travel to Canada as of June 21 All valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence holders can now enter Canada. Some 23,000 COPR holders overseas will now be eligible to complete their landing in Canada, according to the federal government. Valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders can complete their landing in Canada as of today, June 21, 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s travel ban from India extended Canada has extended the suspension of flights from India, but not from Pakistan. Canada has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India until July 21, 2021, but not from Pakistan. By Mohanad Moetaz
Fully vaccinated travellers to Canada can be released early from quarantine Canada is easing quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated exempt travellers, opening border to COPR holders. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures will begin on July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, for fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions, which now includes approved permanent residents. By Shelby Thevenot
More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says Ryerson University study recommends a high-volume pathway to permanent residence for lower-skilled residents in Canada. Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. By Mohanad Moetaz
PEI PNP Draw: 113 immigration candidates invited Prince Edward Island held a draw through the province’s Expression of Interest system on Thursday June 17. The Government of Prince Edward Island has released its June 17 PNP draw results. By Alexandra Miekus
New Manitoba draw invites 141 PNP candidates Manitoba has now issued 3,705 invitations to PNP candidates since the start of 2021. A total of 141 Manitoba immigration candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination on June 17. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada border restrictions extended to July 21: public safety minister Minister Blair tweeted that the government will be extending travel restrictions for another month. Canada will be extending its restrictions on international travellers until July 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada-U.S. extending border closure to July 21 Canadian officials confirmed the border will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month. Canada announced today that the border with the United States will remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21. By Shelby Thevenot
