Canadian immigration policy ranked among top five in the world Canada came in fourth place overall thanks to improvements in access to healthcare and citizenship. Canada got the fourth highest score in a recent survey that ranks the policy performance of 52 countries. By Shelby Thevenot
Approved permanent residents still blocked from coming to Canada These three families are among thousands more stuck in immigration limbo despite being exempt from travel restrictions. Fadi Ghaoui and his family did not expect to still be in Lebanon on August 4, when the Port of Beirut explosions happened less than three kilometres away from where they were squatting at his parents’ house. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada employment growth slows in November Between October and November, employment rose 0.3 per cent, following an increase of 0.5 per cent in the month before. Although Canada’s labour market still saw improvements in November, the rate of recovery is continuing to slow. By Shelby Thevenot
Marco Mendicino appears before immigration committee Topics on family class immigration, expired COPR holders, and work permits discussed in ongoing study Canada’s immigration minister appeared before the Standing Committee as part of a study on the effect coronavirus has had on Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada extends travel restrictions into the new year International travellers must have an essential reason to come to Canada Canadian travel restrictions will continue until January 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration options for Hong Kong residents New immigration pathways and initiatives offer more options for Hong Kong residents who want to live in Canada. Canada recently announced immigration measures to assist Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada is resuming citizenship testing online Canada is now offering citizenship tests online after the pandemic forced testing to cease in March. Eight months after all citizenship tests were cancelled, Canada is now making the test available online. By Shelby Thevenot
360 invited in new BC PNP draw British Columbia invited immigration candidates through the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams B.C. invited 360 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence on November 25. By Shelby Thevenot
What to expect in Canadian immigration this December ANALYSIS: Here are five major Canadian immigration stories to look out for to conclude 2020. Canada’s immigration system is set for a busy end to what has been an eventful 2020. By Shelby Thevenot
