How immigrants can learn more about Indigenous people in Canada Resources to start learning about Indigenous people in Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an occasion to celebrate Indigenous people and cultures in Canada. Although immigrants oftentimes come to Canada not knowing much about Indigenous people, a recent Environics Institute survey suggests that immigrants generally want to support them, and one of the ways to do so is through learning. By Shelby Thevenot
Can you return to Canada after committing a crime in Canada? You can be criminally inadmissible to Canada whether you committed a crime in Canada or abroad, however, there are options to overcome criminal inadmissibility. People who commit crimes outside Canada become criminally inadmissible as soon as the charge is laid, but this is not the case for offences committed within Canada. By Daniel Levy
Canada to end vaccine mandates for domestic travellers, transportation workers You no longer have to be fully vaccinated to board a plane or train in Canada, but mask mandates still apply. As of 00:01 Eastern Time on June 20, Canada will suspend vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees. By Shelby Thevenot
Am I a Canadian citizen if my parent is a Canadian? You are eligible for Canadian citizenship if your parent is a Canadian, but you need to apply. Canada allows the children of its citizens to apply for Canadian citizenship. By Daniel Levy
B.C. invites 136 tech workers in new PNP draw So far this year, British Columbia has issued nearly 1,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia invited 136 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on March 1. By Alexandra Miekus
BC PNP Tech draw: 140 immigration invitations issued So far this year, British Columbia has issued more than 1,100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia invited 140 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 15. By Alexandra Miekus
Nova Scotia holds PNP draw for nurses Nurses in the Express Entry pool are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residence. Nova Scotia invited 278 nurses to apply for a provincial nomination on February 8. By Shelby Thevenot
BC PNP Tech draw: 126 immigration invitations issued So far this year, British Columbia has issued 840 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia invited 126 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on February 1. By Alexandra Miekus
BC PNP Tech Draw: 91 immigration invitations issued So far this month, British Columbia has issued 425 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. British Columbia invited 91 tech workers to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18. By Alexandra Miekus
