Immigrant-inclusive workplaces are the responsibility of middle managers, report finds Everyday choices of middle managers are crucial in helping immigrant professionals reach their full potential, according to a new report. Middle managers, those who are above front-line managers and below the executive suite, have the most influence on immigrant integration in the workplace. This is according to a new report published by the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council. By Mohanad Moetaz
Manitoba holds new PNP draw, invites 299 candidates The easternmost Prairie Province has invited a total of 1,292 candidates so far in 2021. Manitoba invited 299 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 11. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s economy rebounded in February Canada saw more economic recovery last month, according to Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey. In February, Canada’s economy almost regained all of the jobs it lost in the two months prior, and the unemployment rate was the lowest it has been since March 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
“Why not us?”: Many approved permanent residents still not allowed to travel to Canada Canada invited them to immigrate during the pandemic, but is not letting them in. Permanent residency applicants, who were approved on or after March 18, 2020, are calling for answers as to when they will be able to start their new lives in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Air travellers to Canada must quarantine in hotel starting Feb. 22 Justin Trudeau announced final details of Canada's new coronavirus measure on air travel. Air travellers to Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel for three days at their own expense starting February 22. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada launching new work permit for Hong Kong graduates, skilled workers The open work permit is the first of the new immigration measures becoming available to Hongkongers this year. Hong Kong residents will be able to apply for a new Canadian open work permit starting February 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Temporary residents now have until summer 2021 to restore their status Foreign national workers, students and visitors now have until August 31 to apply to restore their residency status. The Canadian immigration department is giving temporary residents another chance to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
2020: A record-breaking year for Express Entry An overview of Express Entry performance in 2020. It was the biggest year in the Express Entry system’s history despite the hits Canada took to immigration levels in 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration applicants now only need to submit highest degree for ECA ECAs allow Canadian immigration officials and future employers see how foreign education compares to Canadian education Most people who apply for Canadian immigration need to submit a document verifying that their foreign degrees, diplomas, and certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent. By Shelby Thevenot
