Canada to remove all COVID-19 related travel restrictions on October 1 Travellers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or use the ArriveCan app to enter Canada The Government of Canada has announced that it will be removing the vaccine requirement for all travellers and making the ArriveCan app optional, as of October 1, 2022. By Edana Robitaille
Minimum CRS score changes to 510 on IRCC website Although IRCC originally posted the minimum CRS score for the September 14 draw at 511, it was changed to 510 shortly after. On September 14, Canada invited Express Entry candidates who had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 510, not 511 as it was originally posted. By Shelby Thevenot
Looking Ahead to Canada’s Demographics in 2041 Understand Canada’s current demographic trajectory in Statistics Canada’s report and how the country figures to look ethnoculturally in 2041. The world can change a lot in 20 years, and that reality is no different when we look at Canada in particular. On September 8, Statistics Canada released its projection for Canada’s demographic makeup in the year 2041. By Vimal Sivakumar
How Muslims in Canada are celebrating Eid ul-Adha Canadian Muslims are celebrating one of the holiest event of the year with prayers, meals, and charity. Today, Muslim communities across Canada are celebrating Eid ul-Adha, marking the end of the Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. By Shelby Thevenot
A look at Canada Day through Heritage Minutes Heritage Minutes are short films that aim to educate about Canada’s history and achievements Canada Day celebrations are back this year after being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s shared history and achievements. People can expect big events, fireworks and get-togethers with family and friends. By Edana Robitaille
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
