Coronavirus vaccines will be available to immigrants in Canada Residency status is not a factor in Canada's vaccine distribution strategy. Immigration status will not be a factor in COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Canada’s public health agency says. By Shelby Thevenot
Survey suggests how Canada can improve economic outcomes for immigrants Immigrants were asked about their economic well-being during the pandemic. Many immigrants lost their job and were not able to support themselves financially during the coronavirus outbreak in Canada, according to a new survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Employment in Canada falls for the first time since April Public health measures play a crucial role in labour market conditions. For the first time since April 2020, employment fell by 63,000 jobs in December, equivalent to 0.3 per cent. By Mohanad Moetaz
IRCC no longer accepting ready to travel webforms from expired COPR holders The immigration department says they will contact expired COPR holders when they are approved to travel to Canada. Expired Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders have been advised not to use the webform to contact the immigration department, according to a government media release issued on January 5. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s population growth slows to a standstill following reduced immigration in 2020 Canada recorded an increase of just 2,767 people in Q3 of 2020, the slowest growth since 1946. Canada’s population growth rate stood still in the third quarter of 2020, between July 1 and September 30, 2020. The country only saw a net population increase of 2,767 people. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
How family members of TFWs can come to Canada amid travel restrictions Coming to Canada for the purpose of family reunification during the coronavirus outbreak is considered essential travel. Family members of temporary foreign workers are not exempt from travel restrictions, but they may still be able to come to Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Travellers to Canada will now need a negative COVID-19 test The test will not replace the 14-day quarantine requirement. Canada will require arriving travellers to obtain a negative COVID-19 test three days before arriving. The test must be a PCR test, which is currently considered the most effective coronavirus test. This policy will go into effect on January 7, 2021. By Mohanad Moetaz
Post-coronavirus recovery starts with immigrants and international students Newcomers and international students will be crucial in filling labour shortages across Canada post-pandemic International students and new immigrants will be critical in Canada’s economic recovery that has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
