Canada should stay the course on immigration ANALYSIS: Why Canada should stick to its pre-COVID plan of targeting over 341,000 new immigrants in 2021. Canada will soon make a major announcement that will shape its economic trajectory for years to come. By Kareem El-Assal
Will Canada exceed 100,000 Express Entry invitations in 2020? ANALYSIS: Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Canada is on track to shatter its Express Entry record. Canada is on pace to issue 100,000 or more Express Entry invitations in 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
The benefits of Canada’s Parents and Grandparents Program ANALYSIS: The Parents and Grandparents Program offers a variety of benefits to families and Canadian society. The 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program intake window is now open until November 3, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
Has Trump increased U.S. immigration to Canada? ANALYSIS: A look at why immigration from the U.S. has increased. It is not just about Trump. Skilled worker immigration from the U.S. to Canada is on the rise. By Kareem El-Assal
Why Ontario needs an EOI system for immigration ANALYSIS: An Expression of Interest System for Ontario immigration would better serve the high volume of applicants If Ontario’s newly proposed immigration system gets the green light it will abolish the current rush-seating model. By Shelby Thevenot
October will shape Canadian immigration for years to come We will have a strong sense of the direction that Canada's immigration system is heading towards by the end of October. Two major events over the coming month will shape Canada’s immigration system for years to come. By Kareem El-Assal
What Canada’s throne speech means for immigration The priorities outlined for Canada's new session of Parliament have several implications for the country's immigration policies and immigrants themselves. The Canadian government has emphasized that welcoming immigrants will remain a key priority in the new session of Parliament. By Kareem El-Assal
Online Canadian citizenship testing is no quick fix ANALYSIS: The problem with offering citizenship tests online and the problem of having none at all. With citizenship tests suspended as part of Canada’s coronavirus response, tens of thousands of would-be Canadians are blocked from getting a passport and the right to vote. By Shelby Thevenot
Which province in Canada is easiest to immigrate to? ANALYSIS: Each of the provinces participating in the PNP has its own unique streams designed specifically to meet their market labour needs and to target a particular category of immigrants. A common misconception on Canadian immigration is that some provinces are “easier” than others to immigrate to. By Alexandra Miekus
