Canada adds more countries to travel ban list over Omicron variant concerns Canadian health authorities have restricted travel to 10 countries to prevent the spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus. Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi have been added to the list as of today. On November 30, the Canadian government announced several more countries have been added to the list of those currently subject to stricter border measures. By Alexandra Miekus
CIC News celebrates 25th anniversary reflecting on past, looking forward to the future We have grown a lot over the past quarter-century, and we are not stopping. The world is constantly evolving and so are we. Over the years, CIC News has become one of the Internet’s most popular sources of information on Canadian immigration—and we do not take that lightly. By Shelby Thevenot
CIC News: Our top 25 stories from the past 25 years CIC News turns 25 today. Here is a walk down memory lane. CIC News was born on November 30, 1996. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends online study eligibility period for PGWP applicants International students can now use online study taken until August 31, 2022 toward their PGWP eligibility. Online study is not normally eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), but that has changed since the pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
New Canadian travel and border measures take effect tomorrow Anyone taking Canada's federally-regulated modes of transportation has to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to board. Full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required in Canada for all travellers aged 12 years and older starting tomorrow, November 30. By Alexandra Miekus
How will $10-per-day child care impact Canada’s immigrants? ANALYSIS: Canada's new daycare program is likely to be greatly beneficial to newcomers. In April 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau outlined the goal of daycare costing an average of $10 per day across the country within the next five years. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada had more than 1 million job vacancies in September Statistics Canada's job vacancy report suggests more employers are hiring, but there remain many vacant positions. Canada’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada report. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada bans flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries Health officials halt travel to south African nations to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. The Canadian government announced that it will limit travel to southern Africa, a region which has reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant of concern. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan announces new immigration program Hard-to-Fill Skills Pilot Program created to support Saskatchewan's labour market demands in key sectors. Saskatchewan announced a new immigration pilot on November 25. By Shelby Thevenot
