How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel. Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
2020 was a big year for Canada’s PNPs The PNP continues to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Travellers to Canada will now need a negative COVID-19 test The test will not replace the 14-day quarantine requirement. Canada will require arriving travellers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving. The test must be a PCR test, which is currently considered the most effective coronavirus test. This policy will go into effect on January 7, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
Can travellers leave Canada before their 14-day quarantine period? Travellers can leave before the end of their quarantine under certain conditions Travellers to Canada may be allowed to leave before the end of their 14-day quarantine period, but they are required to stay in quarantine until they travel. By Mohanad Moetaz
Post-coronavirus recovery starts with immigrants and international students Newcomers and international students will be crucial in filling labour shortages across Canada post-pandemic International students and new immigrants will be critical in Canada’s economic recovery that has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
How Canadian citizenship processes may change in the future IRCC released details of its report on the citizenship program between 2013 and 2018. A recent immigration department self-evaluation highlights areas where Canadian citizenship processes could be improved. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration applicants now only need to submit highest degree for ECA ECAs allow Canadian immigration officials and future employers see how foreign education compares to Canadian education Most people who apply for Canadian immigration need to submit a document verifying that their foreign degrees, diplomas, and certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends restrictions on U.S. travellers until January 21 The historic border closure between Canada and the U.S. will extend into the new year. The Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential travel for another 30 days. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada needs tech talent There are more tech jobs up for grabs now than there were before the coronavirus outbreak Canada is losing tech talent and as a consequence, Canadian companies are trying to attract foreign talent to move north. By Mohanad Moetaz
