Spousal open work permit pilot to become permanent The pilot that has allowed foreign spouses and common-law partners to work in Canada is going to be a permanent program. Canada is making the Open Work Permit Pilot (OWPP) a permanent program, so the spouses and common-law partners of Canadians can continue to work while waiting on their permanent resident status. By Shelby Thevenot
Be in Canada, bring scissors; instructions for online citizenship ceremonies Canada is now holding citizenship ceremonies online, so some new guidelines have been put in place. Canada is not letting the coronavirus pandemic rob immigrants of their special day, but since citizenship ceremonies now take place over Zoom, a few changes have been made. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada wage subsidy policy spells good news for immigrants Trudeau announces federal wage subsidy extended to the end of the year Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced the extension of the federal wage subsidy program until December. By Mohanad Moetaz
Atlantic Canada lost fewest jobs due to coronavirus Labour markets in the Atlantic provinces fared particularly well, while increases in unemployment rates due to COVID-19 are highest in Canada's major cities, according to the BMO's June quarterly report on labour market trends. The closure of non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19 was devastating for the Canadian labour market, but the country’s employment rate rebounded in June. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada’s economy creates almost 1 million jobs in June Unemployment rate continues to drop as record 953,000 people find jobs in June. Lifting coronavirus-related lockdown restrictions around the country has sparked the beginning of Canada’s economic recovery. By Mohanad Moetaz
Virtual citizenship ceremony welcomes immigrants on Canada day (video) This is the first time immigrants are being sworn in as Canadian citizens across the country all at the same time. Nineteen immigrants across Canada became citizens in an online ceremony this Canada day. By Shelby Thevenot
10 fun immigration facts about Canada As Canada celebrates its 153th birthday today, here are 10 fun Canadian immigration facts. Canada celebrates its 153th birthday today on a holiday known as “Canada Day.” By Alexandra Miekus
New immigrants performing better in Canadian labour market Newcomers saw significant improvement in labour market outcomes between 2006 and 2019, study finds Immigrants are having better outcomes in the Canadian labour market, in some instances, they are performing better than Canadian-born workers. By Shelby Thevenot
Minister Ahmed Hussen leading anti-racism dialogue (Video) In the wake of global anti-racism efforts following the murder of George Floyd, Canada’s former immigration minister is playing a leading role in promoting change. Anti-racism protests and reforms have taken the world by storm over the past month following the shocking murder of George Floyd in the United States by police. By Kareem El-Assal
