142 invited in Manitoba PNP draw Since the start of the year, Manitoba has now invited 3,564 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination.

Manitoba invited 142 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on June 7.

By Shelby Thevenot

Mendicino announces 2 new immigration programs for Hongkongers Recent grads and workers in Canada who have a Hong Kong passport have more pathways to permanent residence.

On June 8, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino unveiled two new immigration streams, which offer a path to permanent residence for eligible Hongkongers in Canada who are workers or recent graduates.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada lost more jobs amid third-wave restrictions Statistics Canada's snapshot of the labour market in May shows tighter restrictions led to more job losses, especially in part-time work.

Employment in Canada fell for a second month in a row as provinces ramped up public health measures to flatten the curve on the third wave of coronavirus cases.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada put their immigration applications on hold for having dependents overseas IRCC has frozen some applications of CEC and PNP applicants who are in Canada but have spouses and children overseas.

When Arsheveer Kaur returned to Canada in May 2020, she never imagined she would be giving birth to her son without her husband by her side.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada approves travel exemption for NHL players Hockey players coming to Canada to play in the Stanley Cup will not have to complete 14 days of isolation.

The federal government is allowing National Hockey League teams to cross the Canada-U.S. border for the final two rounds of the championship playoffs.

By Shelby Thevenot

Job vacancies in Canadian health care reach all-time high amid pandemic The lack of foreign credential recognition affects immigrant integration into the health-care sector, making it even more difficult to address labour shortages.

Despite increased demand due to COVID-19, Canada is still short thousands of health-care workers.

By Mohanad Moetaz

FAQ: Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada Some answers to frequently asked questions on coming to Canada with a criminal record.

Anyone planning to enter Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit may be prohibited from doing so if they have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even minor offences may render a person inadmissible to Canada.

By Michael Schwartz

Vaccine Passports: A New Era in Travelling? ANALYSIS: What They Are — Or Might Be — And Why They Matter.

The ramping up of vaccination around the world makes it possible to envision a world in which the average person again has the possibility to travel again, whether within their own district, country, or beyond. Given the trauma of COVID-19, however, there is still considerable apprehension among many individuals — and the governments who lead […]

By Michael Schwartz

Canada’s hotel quarantine should end, says COVID-19 panel Scientific panel advising the Canadian government, recommends ending the mandatory three-day hotel stay, but that the home quarantine policy remain in place.

The scientific panel that advises the Canadian federal government on COVID-19-related issues is now recommending ending the mandatory hotel quarantine. 

By Mohanad Moetaz