New Canadian travel and border measures take effect tomorrow Anyone taking Canada's federally-regulated modes of transportation has to prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to board. Full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required in Canada for all travellers aged 12 years and older starting tomorrow, November 30. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada had more than 1 million job vacancies in September Statistics Canada's job vacancy report suggests more employers are hiring, but there remain many vacant positions. Canada’s economy continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new Statistics Canada report. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada bans flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries Health officials halt travel to south African nations to prevent the spread of a new COVID-19 variant. The Canadian government announced that it will limit travel to southern Africa, a region which has reported cases of a new COVID-19 variant of concern. By Shelby Thevenot
What happens on the first day of Parliament in Canada Here are the typical Canadian traditions associated with the opening of Parliament. A new session of Parliament is beginning today, November 22, after pausing for the summer months and to make way for Canada’s 44th federal election. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated International students, temporary foreign workers, and other exempt travellers will soon need to be fully vaccinated in order to come to Canada. Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month. By Shelby Thevenot
Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October Fraser knows there are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but sees an opportunity to make a positive difference on Canada's immigration system. Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications The backlog has grown by almost 350,000 more applications since July. IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada ranked top nation on immigration and investment Canada ranked first place for governance, people, and immigration and investment in Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index 2021. For the first time ever, Canada has moved up to second place on the Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index 2021, thanks to top marks in immigration and investment, and other categories. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada can improve immigrant outcomes and fill labour gaps in essential services: study A recent Conference Board of Canada study offers suggestions to improve the nature of essential work in Canada. Canada’s immigration system is designed to fill labour shortages, and yet the current system is not keeping up with the demand for essential workers. By Shelby Thevenot
