Canada most accepting country for migrants, U.S. 6th place: poll Though Canada and the U.S. have gone in opposite directions on immigration policy, a recent public opinion poll suggests that both countries are still highly accepting of migrants. Canada appears to be the world’s most accepting country for migrants, according to a new global survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian travel restrictions extended until Halloween Canada extends travel restrictions on international travellers for another month while it continues to invite new immigration candidates to apply for permanent residence. Canada is once again extending travel restrictions to foreign travellers as cases of coronavirus continue to rise. By Shelby Thevenot
What Canada’s throne speech means for immigration The priorities outlined for Canada's new session of Parliament have several implications for the country's immigration policies and immigrants themselves. The Canadian government has emphasized that welcoming immigrants will remain a key priority in the new session of Parliament. By Kareem El-Assal
Canadians see family reunification as biggest priority in 2020 A new survey finds Canadians are still positive about immigration, but want to see family reunification as a priority over economic-class and refugee-class immigration. Canadians generally agree that immigration is positive for long-term economic recovery but want to see family members given the priority for immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds 30 days to international travel restrictions Coronavirus travel restrictions and mandatory quarantine requirements are being extended until the end of September. Canada is extending travel restrictions on incoming foreign travellers for another month as coronavirus continues to pose a threat to public safety. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada to welcome over one million new immigrants between 2020-2022 Marco Mendicino outlines vision for Canada’s immigration system in first major speech since his November 2019 appointment as minister Marco Mendicino laid out his vision for Canada’s immigration system today in Toronto. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada makes it possible for employers to apply for Labour Market Impact Assessment online After years of the Canadian business community calling for improvements, Canada has taken one more step in modernizing the process of hiring temporary foreign workers Employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers are now able to manage their Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application through an online portal. By Shelby Thevenot
Atlantic Canada’s immigration revolution continues Immigration to Atlantic Canada continues to rise significantly with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick leading the way through the Provincial Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Pilot Atlantic Canada’s incredible immigration run continued in 2019 as the region welcomed nearly 18,000 newcomers. By Kareem El-Assal
While the U.S. blocks immigration visas, Canada building strong Nigerian community Nigerians were the fourth most represented nationality among new permanent residents in 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump has expanded a controversial travel ban to include immigration visa restrictions on Nigeria and five other nations. In Canada, however, Nigerians belong to one of the fastest-growing diasporas in the country. By Shelby Thevenot
