Analysis

Work permit program change is great news for international students, Canadian employers ANALYSIS: Beyond its importance to international students, Canadian employers also benefit significantly from PGWPs.

In addition to its world-class education system and high standard of living, Canada offers another important advantage to international students: access to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after graduation.

By Stephen Sherman

Misrepresentation – Mistakes Matter Consequences can be serious for Canadian immigration candidates who misrepresent or fail to disclose important information in their applications.

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada illustrates the pitfalls of giving false or incomplete information when submitting an immigration application.

By Michael Schwartz

Employment in Canada falls for the first time since April Public health measures play a crucial role in labour market conditions.

For the first time since April 2020, employment fell by 63,000 jobs in December, equivalent to 0.3 per cent.

By Mohanad Moetaz

David’s Blog | Family, Facts, and Finally, Flexibility

Kitti Toris is a young woman who turned 18 a few days ago. Born in Hungary, she came to Canada in 2016 to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Viktoria and Laszlo Radi. [Read more…]

By David Cohen

Nova Scotia sets stage for economic recovery with increased levels of immigration The Maritime province ended up admitting more immigrants by the end of 2020 than it was originally allocated at the start of the year.

Nova Scotia approved an increasing number of immigrants in 2020, paving the way for economic recovery over the next few years.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canadian immigration in 2021: What can we expect? ANALYSIS: Here is a preview of what we can expect from Canada's immigration system following a turbulent year.

2020 was the year of the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to have a significant impact on Canada’s immigration system.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada’s population growth slows to a standstill following reduced immigration in 2020 Canada recorded an increase of just 2,767 people in Q3 of 2020, the slowest growth since 1946.

Canada’s population growth rate stood still in the third quarter of 2020, between July 1 and September 30, 2020. The country only saw a net population increase of 2,767 people. 

By Mohanad Moetaz

David’s Blog | 2020: The Year That Was, Perspectives and Prospects

The end of 2020 quickly approaches. This year has been unlike any other. The coronavirus has upended the best-laid plans and brought with it unexpected and unprecedented challenge, upheaval, and suffering to Canadians and those wishing to become them. But the same circumstances have also brought out remarkable acts of creativity, compassion, and kindness. I […]

By David Cohen

25,000 Syrians in 100 days highlights the best of Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: The 5-year anniversary of Canada's Syrian refugee effort reminds us of what the country's immigration system and people are capable of.

Yesterday marked the 5-year anniversary of the arrival of the first flight of Syrian refugees to Canada under Canada’s 2015-16 Syrian refugee operation.

By Kareem El-Assal