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
Canada is still on pace to welcome 401,000 new immigrants in 2021 IRCC's March data shows Canada has landed over 70,000 new immigrants in the first quarter of this year. Canada landed 22,425 new permanent residents in March 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Mendicino gives speech on modernizing Canada’s immigration system Canada's Immigration Minister outlines steps IRCC is taking to improve the country's newcomer efforts. Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino delivered a keynote address on May 12 called “Modernizing Canada’s Immigration System.” By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s international graduates: Don’t lose hope ANALYSIS: There remain plenty of opportunities for international graduates to become Canadian permanent residents. Many were hoping to benefit from the English-speaking International Graduates stream that Canada launched on May 6. By Kareem El-Assal
