Will Canada lift its travel restrictions on July 1? There are reasons to be optimistic that Canada will accommodate more foreign travellers including new immigrants in the coming months. The question of whether Canada will lift its coronavirus travel restrictions on July 1, 2020 is on the minds of immigration professionals and prospective immigrants around the world. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau: Canada looking to ease travel for families Canada's prime minister has said the country is exploring easing restrictions currently preventing some close family members from entering Canada through the U.S. border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is exploring easing travel restrictions that currently prevent some individuals from crossing the U.S. border to enter Canada to reunite with their family. By Kareem El-Assal
B.C. invites 133 immigration candidates in new PNP draw B.C. issues more invitations on May 26 than its previous Tech Draw. British Columbia invited 133 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its latest Tech Pilot draw on May 26. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada facilitates access to CERB for temporary residents The federal government introduced an additional measure to speed up access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for international students and temporary foreign workers, the National Post reports. The Government of Canada is waiving the condition requiring temporary foreign residents to provide proof of a valid work permit or renewal of an expiring permit by email to receive the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). By Alexandra Miekus
Québec prolonge la suspension du programme des immigrants investisseurs Les demandes pour le Programme des immigrants investisseurs du Québec seront acceptées seulement à partir de l’année prochaine, a annoncé le Ministère de l’Immigration. Le gouvernement du Québec prolonge d’un an la suspension temporaire du Programme des immigrants investisseurs. By CIC News
More IELTS and CELPIP test dates becoming available Candidates looking to secure a Canadian immigration visa will soon be able to find official language tests more readily available as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions ease in Canada and around the world. Completing an English or French language test that is officially recognized by the Canadian government is mandatory for skilled worker candidates that want to secure a permanent residence (PR) visa to move to Canada. By Kareem El-Assal
B.C. PNP invites 92 tech workers; announces coronavirus policies Canada’s westernmost province invited 92 immigration candidates under its Tech Pilot stream on May 12, 2020. It has also unveiled new details on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting its PNP operations. The British Columbia provincial government is adjusting its program operations to assist PNP candidates and employers who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada immigration visas fell by 26% in March 2020 New IRCC data provides an early look at how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Canada’s immigration system. Permanent resident (PR) visas issued by the Canadian government fell by 26 per cent in March 2020 compared with the previous month. By Kareem El-Assal
6 Canadian tech companies hiring amid coronavirus Canada’s tech sector employs thousands of skilled foreign workers each year and it may be the key to economic recovery Industry leaders in Canada’s tech sector are pointing to tech companies to drive Canada’s economic recovery post-coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
