Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades. Before the pandemic, labour market performance gaps between Canadians and immigrants were either closing or remaining steady. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC to open new immigration streams Thursday May 6 at 12 p.m. EST Some 90,000 candidates in Canada will have a chance to become permanent residents. IRCC will begin to accept applications for its six new limited-time immigration pathways on Thursday May 6 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). By Kareem El-Assal
Marco Mendicino to discuss new PR pathways for temporary residents in Canada Canada's immigration minister will address the public on May 5, the day before the new PR streams are set to launch. Canada’s immigration minister is scheduled to hold a special event discussing the previously announced pathways to permanent residence for essential workers, students, and French speakers. By Shelby Thevenot
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for April 2021 A look back at PNP activity over the past month. Canadian provinces issued 3,625 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence last month. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada discussing suspending entry of international students to Ontario International students may be temporarily barred from travelling to Ontario. Following a meeting with the provinces on April 29, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting in motion the steps to suspend international student travel to Ontario. By Shelby Thevenot
FAQ: New PR streams for essential workers, international student graduates in Canada Here is what we know so far about the new PR streams launching May 6. As part of an initiative to meet immigration targets amid travel restrictions, Canada is launching six new limited-time immigration programs to essential workers and international student graduates who are working in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Why demand is strong for Canada’s 6 new immigration programs ANALYSIS: There are nearly 1.5 million workers and students in Canada. Some 90,000 new permanent residence spots will be available beginning May 6. Canada’s recent announcement is being met with great fanfare. By Kareem El-Assal
Extend your stay in Canada as an international graduate International graduates can benefit from Canada’s limited-time immigration programs to become permanent residents Canada is introducing two permanent residence pathways for international student graduates who are likely to have the skills required to accelerate Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. By Mohanad Moetaz
Will Canada remain appealing to immigrants after the pandemic? ANALYSIS: Why Canada will likely remain a prime destination of choice for global talent when COVID-19 is behind us. Canada was an extremely attractive destination to global talent prior to the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
