What are the benefits of Canadian citizenship? Seven reasons to go from permanent resident to Canadian citizen. More than 80 per cent of Canadian permanent residents apply for citizenship when they become eligible. So, what are the factors that make Canadian citizenship so desirable? By Michael Schwartz
What vaccinated travellers need to know before entering Canada Canada recently eased quarantine requirements for vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions. As part of Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions will not need to quarantine nor will they need to take a COVID-19 test on day-8, beginning on July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. By Mohanad Moetaz
How to travel to Canada with a COPR during COVID All valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders can now complete their landings and become Canadian immigrants. After 15 months, Canada’s border has reopened to approved permanent residents. These newcomers can now officially immigrate to Canada when they arrive at the border. Granted, they will be subject to the same public health measures that affect all incoming travellers. By Shelby Thevenot
New British Columbia draws invite 395 PNP candidates B.C. has now issued 5730 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the start of the year. British Columbia invited 395 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on June 22, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
Approved immigrants can travel to Canada as of June 21 All valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence holders can now enter Canada. Some 23,000 COPR holders overseas will now be eligible to complete their landing in Canada, according to the federal government. Valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders can complete their landing in Canada as of today, June 21, 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
PEI PNP Draw: 113 immigration candidates invited Prince Edward Island held a draw through the province’s Expression of Interest system on Thursday June 17. The Government of Prince Edward Island has released its June 17 PNP draw results. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada celebrates diversity in June The month of June highlights diversity in Canada. In Canada, June is National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Portuguese Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, LGBTQ2+ Pride, and others. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to amend citizenship oath and guide to include Indigenous people The Canadian citizenship oath and guide will soon be amended to include Indigenous people. Indigenous people will soon be included in Canada’s citizenship oath, and guide. By Shelby Thevenot
How to get citizenship if your parent is Canadian If your parent is a Canadian citizen, you too may be eligible to become a citizen. Canadian citizens can pass on citizenship to their children who were born overseas. By Mohanad Moetaz
