IELTS and CELPIP websites crash following announcement of new Canadian immigration programs Language test providers report technical difficulties following unprecedented demand. Update: The websites are working again. This story has been updated here. By Shelby Thevenot
What you need to know about Canada’s new immigration programs Descriptions and eligibility criteria for 6 limited-time Canadian immigration programs. Canada is opening up immigration pathways to essential workers, international students, and French speakers who are living in the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to relax medical inadmissibility rules ANALYSIS: The immigration policy that bars some people with disabilities from Canadian immigration is not gone but it is less restrictive. Canada is making a 2018 pilot into a permanent policy, relaxing the restrictions on certain foreign nationals with disabilities from getting permanent residence. By Michael Schwartz
Immigrant kids grow up to outshine the overall population in the labour force Immigrants who come to Canada as children are oftentimes more educated and making more money than the Canadian average. Immigrant children are twice as likely as Canadian children to come from low-income households, but in adulthood, more of them end up getting a post-secondary education, and their salaries are oftentimes greater. By Shelby Thevenot
Another Alberta PNP draw with CRS 301 Alberta has now issued 1,009 invitations to Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination so far in 2021. Alberta invited Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 26. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s population growth rate falls to WWI levels in 2020 Reduced immigration had a major impact on Canada's population growth during the pandemic. With an increase in deaths and a decrease in new immigrants, Canada saw its lowest population growth rate since 1916. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada-U.S. border closed another month, experts meet to discuss re-opening Canada and U.S. experts present recommendations on how to re-open the border. Leading border experts met to discuss how to re-open the Canada-U.S. border, as Canada announces travel restrictions will roll over until April 21. By Shelby Thevenot
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
