How to vote from outside Canada You can still exercise your constitutional right even if you are not in the country. Canadian citizens who are abroad this election season can still vote by mail before September 14. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba invites 602 candidates in major PNP draw Manitoba has now issued 7,391 invitations to PNP candidates since the start of 2021. Manitoba invited 602 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on September 2. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada offers free settlement services but many immigrants do not know about them A recent government survey found that even among immigrants who do know about settlement services, about a quarter do not know how to access them. Canada’s government-funded settlement services have so far been proven to help the majority of the newcomers they serve, yet many do not know how to benefit from them. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is allowing some Working Holiday Visa holders to extend their visas Working Holiday Visas may be eligible for a 12 month extension. Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel was interrupted by the pandemic are getting one last chance to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada election 2021: An overview of key issues for immigrant voters ANALYSIS: The September 20 election is arguably one of the most important in Canadian history. On September 20, Canadian citizens will have the opportunity to vote in a new government. By Kareem El-Assal
Lifeline Afghanistan launches to help Canada reach new refugee goal A new non-partisan group of Canadians is coming together to support Afghan refugees. A new organization has just launched to help Canada achieve its goal of resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees. By Kareem El-Assal
New Brunswick launches new immigration pilot for international graduates The pilot aims to facilitate permanent residency for international students who have graduated from one of 19 eligible programs of study. New Brunswick has unveiled a new immigration pilot project for international students who graduate from four private career colleges in the province. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada invites 635 PNP candidates Canada has now held 17 Express Entry draws just for PNP candidates since the start of 2021. Another 635 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the Express Entry system have been invited to apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta holds two PNP draws in last week of August The two new draws bring the number of 2021 Alberta PNP invitees to 4,007. Alberta has released the details for two of its biggest draws of the year. By Shelby Thevenot
