Canadians more likely to delay having children due to the pandemic: Statistics Canada ANALYSIS: Changes in fertility due to the pandemic could have implications on long-term immigration policy planning. Immigration policymakers and analysts monitor fertility as it is a factor in long-term immigration planning. Any pandemic-related baby slump will be felt in Canada’s labour market in about 25 years’ time since that is how long it generally takes for Canadian-born workers to enter the labour market. By Shelby Thevenot
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
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
What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada Here are the typical Canadian traditions associated with the opening of Parliament. A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications The backlog has grown by almost 350,000 more applications since July. IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications. By Kareem El-Assal
Liberals win Election 2021: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? The Liberal Party of Canada wins its third straight election since 2015. This should result in few surprises in terms of how Canadian immigration is governed. Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has won its third straight Canadian election, according to news networks such as CTV and CBC. By Shelby Thevenot
Election Polls 2021: Liberals and Conservatives are effectively tied ANALYSIS: The Liberal's slight lead over the Conservative Party is not enough to secure a win. Ahead of the last weekend before election day, support for both Liberals and Conservatives is so strong there is no clear front runner. By Shelby Thevenot
Election Polls 2021: Liberals inch ahead in tight race ANALYSIS: One week before the election, the Liberal Party retakes a slight lead over the Conservatives. Following the leaders debates last week, the Liberal party appears to be once again pulling ahead of the Conservatives. By Shelby Thevenot
FAQ: How immigrants can vote in the Canadian election A guide to voting in the 2021 election for Canadian citizens anywhere in the world. Canadians will take to the polls on September 20, some for the first time. By Shelby Thevenot
