Analysis

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

David’s Blog | The Canadian Family is Expanding, Mixed-Orientation Unions Deserve a Seat at the Table

New Canadians immigrate to Canada through a variety of immigration pathways. One of the most popular is conjugal sponsorship. Historically, sexual intimacy has been a key consideration in determining whether a couple is really a couple. But that framework appears to be changing, with dramatic results. [Read more…]

By David Cohen

Why I chose to move to Canada OPINION: Canada is imperfect, but it's also the place to be.

“But isn’t it really cold?”

By Mohanad Moetaz

What to expect in Canadian immigration this December ANALYSIS: Here are five major Canadian immigration stories to look out for to conclude 2020.

Canada’s immigration system is set for a busy end to what has been an eventful 2020.

By Shelby Thevenot

The Mixed-Orientation Couple: a dramatic development in Canadian immigration law ANALYSIS: Canadian judge rules couples do not have to be of the same sexual orientation for conjugal sponsorship

Immigration law both shapes and reflects the society that produces it. A recent and pioneering case, A.P. v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2020 FC 906 (CanLII) makes this adage clear. In it, we see the dialogic, interpretative, and pragmatic nature of Canadian policy and law.

By Michael Schwartz

The impact of the U.S. election on Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: Why the election result is unlikely to affect Canada's appeal to global talent and demand among those in the U.S. to move to Canada.

As the U.S. counts votes to determine the winner between President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden, it is worth taking a look at how the election result will impact Canada’s immigration system and desire of those looking to move to Canada from the U.S.

By Kareem El-Assal