Canada planning to reopen U.S. border The world’s longest international border has been shut for over a year.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government have begun working towards reopening the Canada-U.S. border, according to Bloomberg. By Mohanad Moetaz
Parliamentary committee publishes study on COVID impact on Canadian immigration The study offers 38 recommendations on how to improve Canada's immigration system.The parliamentary committee on immigration has released the results of its study on how the pandemic has affected Canadian immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada may raise caps on temporary immigration programs, Minister Mendicino says The Canadian government hinted this week that it may raise the current limits for permanent residents admitted under its new temporary program.About one week after launching an ambitious immigration program that aims to admit up to 90,000 permanent residents to Canada, the immigration minister is hinting at the possibility of raising that cap. By Alexandra Miekus
Reunite with your family in Canada Here is a guide on how you can join your family in Canada. If you have family in Canada, you may be exempt from coronavirus-related travel restrictions. By Mohanad Moetaz
Minister Mendicino announces new PR pathway for families of air disaster victims Eligible family members of the victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 can apply for permanent residence.On May 12, Canada’s minister of immigration put in a new public policy to allow families of air disaster victims apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada is still on pace to welcome 401,000 new immigrants in 2021 IRCC's March data shows Canada has landed over 70,000 new immigrants in the first quarter of this year.Canada landed 22,425 new permanent residents in March 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Mendicino gives speech on modernizing Canada’s immigration system Canada's Immigration Minister outlines steps IRCC is taking to improve the country's newcomer efforts.Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino delivered a keynote address on May 12 called “Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System.” By Kareem El-Assal
Employment drops as Canada introduces stricter health measures Third wave of pandemic leads to 207,000 job losses. Canada saw its unemployment rate increase more than 8 per cent in April 2021, as employment fell by 207,000. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to extend your stay as a visitor in Canada If you entered Canada as a visitor and your status is about to expire, here's what you need to know if you wish to extend your stay.With border closures, travel bans, and restrictions still in place, if you are in Canada as a visitor, you may be looking to extend your stay. By Alexandra Miekus
