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
How Canada’s electoral system works A guide to Canadian elections for first-time and future voters. On September 20, 2021, Canada will hold a federal election. Anyone who is a Canadian citizen and age 18 or over on election day can run or vote for the House of Commons. By Michael Schwartz
Election 2021: What Canada’s parties say about immigration A look at the immigration platforms of some of Canada's major federal parties. All of Canada’s major parties are rooting for immigrants in the 2021 election campaign. By Shelby Thevenot
Ideas to improve Canada’s immigration system ANALYSIS: Canada's federal election campaign provides us with the opportunity to think about the future of our immigration system. The upcoming Canadian federal election on September 20 is an opportunity to think about the future of Canada’s immigration system. By Kareem El-Assal
Future Canadians still cannot immigrate despite eased travel measures Approved permanent residents with expired documents have no answers to when they will be able to travel to Canada. The Abdeali family had made all the arrangements to come to Canada this year, as they finally received their approval for permanent residency during the pandemic. However, their travel documents expired before they were allowed to come to Canada. Now, they are among many approved permanent residents who have given up everything to come to […] By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian court rules IRCC took too long to process immigration application ANALYSIS: Federal Court orders IRCC to make a decision on a permanent residency application within 30 days and pay back $1,500 in fees. People who want to immigrate to Canada often have to wait a long time until they receive a decision on their permanent residency application. The waiting period can drag on for months or even years. By Michael Schwartz
Canada must respond quickly to help Afghan refugees ANALYSIS: Here are three major ways Canada can help Afghans. We have all watched in dismay the images coming from Afghanistan. By Senator Ratna Omidvar
Afghan refugee crisis: Will it impact Canada’s election? Canada welcomed 23,000 Afghan refugees between 2001 and June 2021. It is looking to welcome an additional 20,000 through new initiatives. As the Taliban retake control of Afghanistan, the Canadian government has launched several programs to help Afghans move to Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau calls federal election: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? ANALYSIS: Canadians are soon heading to the polls, however, the election is unlikely to impact Canadian immigration in the coming months. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for September 20. By Kareem El-Assal
