Atlantic Canada employers need more applicants, study finds Employers have a positive attitude towards immigrants, but face difficulties when hiring because of a lack of applicants. Many employers across Atlantic Canada find it difficult to hire because there are not enough applicants with the necessary experience or skills. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
New immigration to Canada falls again in May 2021 Canada only landed 17,000 new immigrants in May, one of the lowest monthly totals during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed 17,100 new permanent residents in May 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s employment sees some recovery in June Canada added 231,000 jobs last month, not quite recovering from the losses of the previous two months. Canada saw some economic recovery in June, though gains in employment did not quite match up to losses from the third wave. By Shelby Thevenot
What cannabis users need to know before travelling to Canada How to travel to Canada with existing cannabis convictions and avoid new ones. Offences involving cannabis can have a serious impact on one’s ability to enter Canada. By Michael Schwartz
More international students becoming Canadian immigrants Canadian work experience and higher paying jobs the main driver for international students to make the transition after graduation. More and more international students are choosing to study in Canada, and the Canadian government views them as a promising source of labour. By Mohanad Moetaz
Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021 As immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels, so did Canada's population growth. In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. By Shelby Thevenot
How Canada Day is being observed in 2021 ANALYSIS: Cities have cancelled plans in solidarity with Indigenous people, and the pandemic still affects the typical Canada Day celebrations. As the pandemic continues to shape our daily lives, and Canadians are reckoning with the country’s relationship with Indigenous people – this Canada Day is going to look very different. By Alexandra Miekus
IRCC provides new instructions to expired COPR holders There is now a process in place for post-March 18 COPR holders with expired documents. The federal government has released details on the process for allowing approved permanent residents to travel to Canada if their documents have expired. By Mohanad Moetaz
