Students and families allowed to travel to Canada Canada's ministers for immigration, health, and public safety announced new travel measures for families and students on Friday, October 2nd. Canada is easing travel restrictions on family members, study permit holders, and people entering on compassionate grounds. By Kareem El-Assal
Quebec holds biggest immigration draw in over a year Quebec sent out 365 invitations to people who had filed an expression of interest to immigrate to the French-speaking province. Quebec held its biggest draw of the year, inviting 365 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on September 24. By Shelby Thevenot
Has Trump increased U.S. immigration to Canada? ANALYSIS: A look at why immigration from the U.S. has increased. It is not just about Trump. Skilled worker immigration from the U.S. to Canada is on the rise. By Kareem El-Assal
British Columbia holds largest immigration draw of 2020 B.C. issued 450 permanent residence invitations on September 29, its largest draw of this year. British Columbia issued 450 new invitations to apply for a provincial nomination in a draw that took place on September 29. By Alexandra Miekus
Saskatchewan PNP invites 535 immigration candidates The province invited candidates with work experience in one of 81 in-demand occupations. A new draw held by Saskatchewan on September 24 invited 535 immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. By Alexandra Miekus
Biometrics no longer required for some Canadian immigration applicants Canada is waiving biometrics requirements for permanent residence applicants who submitted biometrics in the last 10 years. Canada no longer requires permanent residence applicants to provide their biometric information as long as they have submitted their biometrics in another application within the last ten years. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadians call for faster family reunification Protests held across Canada call for a solution to delays in spousal and family sponsorship, a problem that predates the pandemic. Protesters once again took to the streets across Canada this past weekend, calling on the government to address delays in spousal and family sponsorship applications. By Shelby Thevenot
British Columbia issues 407 invitations in new PNP draw British Columbia has invited over 6,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far this year. British Columbia invited 407 immigration candidates through a provincial nominee program draw held on September 15, 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
Express Entry: Canada issues another 4,200 ITAs Canada holds second all-program draw in two weeks Canada held its 163rd Express Entry draw, inviting immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence on September 16. By Alexandra Miekus
