Canada extends immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador The extension will allow time for the province and the federal government to come to a new agreement, while allowing current operations to continue. This week, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a one-year extension to the federal government’s immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador. By Shelby Thevenot
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
Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel The federal government is working with its partners on a credential that will make it easier for those in Canada to travel domestically and abroad. The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. By Kareem El-Assal
Will Canada have an election in the coming months? ANALYSIS: Political leaders urge Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau not to call an election, but polls suggest he is in the lead. Canadian law requires that the government in power will have to call an election by October 16, 2023, but it could be much sooner. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extending India flight restrictions until September Transport Canada has confirmed that direct flights between Canada and India will remain on hold until September 21. The Canadian government is adding another month of restrictions on flights to and from India. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s economy recovers 94,000 jobs in July Statistics Canada finds immigrant participation in the labour market is approaching 2019 levels. Canada’s economy was a little closer to pre-pandemic levels last month. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta PNP draw: Minimum CRS cut off drops to 300 Alberta has now invited 2,761 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in 2021. Details of Alberta’s July 27 immigration draw have been released. By Alexandra Miekus
British Columbia invited 374 PNP candidates in new draws B.C. has now issued 7041 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 374 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
High job vacancies in health care and food services in Canada Statistics Canada's newly-published job vacancies report says job vacancies were high in health care and accommodation and food services. Amid increased public health measures in May, Canada’s accommodation and food services sector had the highest rate of employers looking for workers, and the health sector had the highest number of open positions. By Shelby Thevenot
