How to get Canadian citizenship for U.S.-born children Canadians can pass on citizenship to their children who were born in the U.S. by applying for a “Proof of Citizenship.” U.S.-born children of Canadians can automatically get Canadian citizenship. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery must be immigrant-focused Immigrants negatively affected financially amid COVID-19 pandemic An immigrant-focused financial recovery plan should be at the forefront of Canada’s post-pandemic goals. By Mohanad Moetaz
New program offers full range of mental health services for immigrants The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program has been designed with cultural considerations and preventive care in mind. An Ontario-based organization places holistic mental health services at the heart of the settlement process for newcomers to Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Economic recovery: Canada adds another 246,000 jobs in August More Canadians are returning back to work during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s economic recovery is continuing. Some 3 million jobs were lost following lockdowns introduced across Canada in March to contain the spread of the coronavirus. By Alexandra Miekus
New immigrants most affected by job disruptions due to pandemic Recent immigrants to Canada have been more affected than the Canadian-born population by changes in employment resulting from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, according to a recent Statistics Canada study. The pandemic has led to a decline in employment for a large part of the Canadian population, but even more so for recent immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
Study: PNP and CEC immigrants fare better in labour market Gaining Canadian experience as a temporary resident pays off once you become a permanent resident. Immigrants who gain permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) fare better in the labour market than those who immigrate through the Foreign Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). By Mohanad Moetaz
International couples face immigration processing delays Canadians say special IRCC measures to reunite families during the coronavirus outbreak are not enough. Canadians who have been separated from their foreign national loved ones for an extended period of time are mounting pressure on the federal government to take action. By Shelby Thevenot
How foreign-born children of Canadians get citizenship Applying for a “Proof of Citizenship” will allow the foreign-born sons and daughters of Canadians to bypass the immigration process. Canadian parents automatically pass on citizenship to their children, no matter where they’re born. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada regains 55% of jobs lost to coronavirus Canada’s economy is on the upswing for the third month in a row. Canada is seeing some economic recovery as coronavirus restrictions ease throughout the country. By Shelby Thevenot
