International students still need quarantine plan at Canada border The Canadian government is reminding international students of border measures ahead of fall semester. Although Canada has begun easing border measures, having a quarantine plan is still required at the border — even if you don’t actually use it. By Shelby Thevenot
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
Canada set to announce new travel rules as soon as tomorrow Canada's current border restrictions expire on July 21. We will learn as soon as tomorrow the Canadian government's new policies on U.S. tourism, tourism from the rest of the world, and flights from India. Canada could announce its new COVID-19 travel measures as soon as tomorrow. By Kareem El-Assal
Study in Canada: IRCC expands Student Direct Stream (SDS) to 7 new countries Brazil, Colombia, and Peru are among 7 new countries that are now included in Canada's fast-track program for international students. Canada has expanded its fast-track program for international students to seven new countries. By Kareem El-Assal
British Columbia invites 373 in new PNP draws B.C. has now issued 5249 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination since the beginning of the year. British Columbia invited 373 immigration candidates in two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held June 8, 2021. By Alexandra Miekus
142 invited in Manitoba PNP draw Since the start of the year, Manitoba has now invited 3,564 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. Manitoba invited 142 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on June 7. By Shelby Thevenot
Mendicino announces 2 new immigration programs for Hongkongers Recent grads and workers in Canada who have a Hong Kong passport have more pathways to permanent residence. On June 8, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino unveiled two new immigration streams, which offer a path to permanent residence for eligible Hongkongers in Canada who are workers or recent graduates. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada lost more jobs amid third-wave restrictions Statistics Canada's snapshot of the labour market in May shows tighter restrictions led to more job losses, especially in part-time work. Employment in Canada fell for a second month in a row as provinces ramped up public health measures to flatten the curve on the third wave of coronavirus cases. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian Immigration: A Preview of the Rest of 2021 ANALYSIS: Canadian immigration will be guided by Canada's ability to defeat COVID-19 and whether a federal election is called. Two major issues will shape the trajectory of Canadian immigration for the remainder of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
