Immigration: Canada expands non-Canadians’ rights to information and privacy requests ANALYSIS: Change to take effect in July 2022, will benefit people applying to immigrate.Earlier this month, Canada announced a major change to its rules for access to information and privacy (ATIP) in the Canada Gazette. By Michael Schwartz
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for July 2021 The following is a monthly summary of PNP activity across Canada, provided to you by CIC News.In July, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued over 6,000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations. By Alexandra Miekus
IRCC: Canada welcomed over 35,000 new immigrants in June ANALYSIS: June 2021 was the first time during the pandemic Canada landed over 25,000 new permanent residents in a month. It will need to welcome an average of 43,000 newcomers per month between July and December to achieve its 401,000 newcomer target for 2021.Canada recorded its strongest month for new permanent resident arrivals during the pandemic in June 2021, according to the office of Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
India flights to Canada: When will they be allowed? ANALYSIS: The decision to resume flights from India into Canada will likely come down to a combination of health, economic, and political factors. Earlier this week Canada extended its ban on flights from India until at least August 21. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada announces details of Parents and Grandparents Program 2021 IRCC will hold a lottery to invite some 30,000 to sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration to Canada.The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will feature a lottery once again. By Alexandra Miekus
U.S. tourists to Canada: Do you have a criminal record? U.S. tourists are welcome back to Canada beginning August 9. If you have a criminal record, here is what you can do to enter Canada.Fully-vaccinated tourists from the United States will be able to travel to Canada effective August 9, 2021. By Michael Schwartz
PGP 2021: Canada to share Parents and Grandparents details tomorrow Canada immigration minister Marco Mendicino will make an announcement at 5 p.m. ESTUpdate: The details of the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program have been released and are available here. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends India flight ban until August 21 The ban on flights from India was introduced on April 22, 2021.Canada is extending its flight ban on India. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada reopening border to fully vaccinated tourists The next phase of Canada's border reopening begins in August for U.S. tourists and September for tourists from all other countries.Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer. By Shelby Thevenot
