New online portal expedites permanent residence landings Canada can now confirm permanent resident status without in-person interviews through a new portal, for most cases. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta reducing quarantine times with coronavirus testing pilot Alberta is the first province to reduce quarantine time for incoming travellers by offering coronavirus tests at certain airports and land border crossings. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extending border closure with U.S. another 30 days The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed until December 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends travel restrictions on same day of historic immigration levels announcement Canada is rolling over travel restrictions until November 30. By Shelby Thevenot
Stay home: Travellers to Canada must quarantine for two weeks Canada now has mandatory quarantine requirements for travellers who enter the country during the coronavirus pandemic. By Shelby Thevenot
Exempt permit holders and permanent residents can now travel to Canada Canada has addressed some of the uncertainties lingering from the first travel ban order. The government has released more specific terms and conditions for foreigners who had made commitments to work, study or settle in Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada and U.S. provide more information on status of work permit holders In advance of travel restrictions to be implemented at their border effective tomorrow, on Saturday, March 21, both the Canadian and U.S. government have released more details on who will be included and excluded from the restrictions. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada is supporting people and businesses during COVID-19 outbreak Canada is taking steps to stabilize the economy, protect jobs, and help those affected by COVID-19 containment measures. Details of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan were released on Wednesday, March 18. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada clarifies who is affected by coronavirus travel ban Canada has issued a new official statement to define the terms of the travel ban first announced on Monday, March 16 to help limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). By Kareem El-Assal
