Here are the long-term economic outcomes of refugees in Canada A new Statistics Canada study breaks down labour market outcomes of refugees who came to Canada in 2003 One of the ways to measure how well certain groups of migrants have integrated into Canadian society, is to look at how they performed in the labour market. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to facilitate immigration for Hong Kong residents, asylum claimants Canada is opening up immigration pathways to residents of Hong Kong who are coming to work, study, or seek asylum Canada is launching two new immigration pathways for Hong Kong residents, and implementing new measures for asylum claimants. By Shelby Thevenot
Immigration committee study highlighting coronavirus impact on Canadian immigrants Separation and uncertainty causing mental health crises on affected individuals Separated family members, approved permanent residents unable to travel to Canada, and others are speaking up in the House of Commons as witnesses in a study on Canadian immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba improving credential recognition for internationally-trained applicants The new process is meant to ensure that foreign credentials are assessed fairly. New proposed legislative amendments are a part of the Manitoba government’s effort to speed up the foreign credential recognition process. By Shelby Thevenot
High immigration levels could add billions to Ottawa-Gatineau GDP: report Increased levels of immigration, and immigrant employment outcomes could add $37.9 billion in GDP to the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Immigration is vital to the economic growth of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, according to a new report. By Shelby Thevenot
Manitoba PNP draw issues 205 invitations Manitoba has now issued 4,273 invitations to PNP candidates so far this year. Manitoba issued 205 invitations to immigration candidates on November 5. By Shelby Thevenot
OECD calls on policy makers to prevent coronavirus from turning into “integration crisis” A summary of findings and recommendations from the OECD on the COVID-19 impact on immigrants and their children. Around the world, immigrants and their children have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and they are likely to continue to be affected in terms of health and integration outcomes. By Shelby Thevenot
Thousands of would-be Canadian permanent residents stranded abroad Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has contacted 2,700 expired-visa holders who requested to come to Canada. Of those, 120 have been allowed to travel. When Prashant Gupta got his confirmation of permanent residence, he quit his job and booked his flight to Canada to leave on March 18, 2020. Two days before his scheduled trip, borders closed and Canada went into lockdown. By Shelby Thevenot
Express Entry: Canada invites 4,500 to apply for permanent residence Canada has now issued 82,850 ITAs this year Canada’s new Express Entry draw ties for the all-time biggest draw ever. By Shelby Thevenot
