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
Canada extends restrictions on U.S. travellers until January 21 The historic border closure between Canada and the U.S. will extend into the new year. The Canada-U.S. border will be closed to non-essential travel for another 30 days. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada banning all flights from the UK beginning December 20 Canada has announced a new measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. UPDATE: The travel restriction has been extended until January 6, 2021. Canada is banning all flights arriving from the United Kingdom beginning December 20, 2020 at midnight in an enhanced effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. By Kareem El-Assal
More Canadian universities allowed to welcome international students Universities and colleges face a drop in international enrolment and an increase in domestic enrolment Canada has updated its list of approved Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) that are currently permitted to welcome international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Most travellers test negative for coronavirus at Calgary airport After the first six weeks of the pilot, the number of positive COVID-19 tests was relatively low. Alberta is testing arrivals at two ports of entry that allows travellers to cut down on the number of days they must spend in quarantine. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada to delay parents and grandparents 2020 immigration lottery IRCC has notified CIC News it will hold the lottery in early 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is delaying its Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2020 immigration lottery until early 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
How Canadians can sponsor their spouse from abroad Canadians wanting to move back to Canada with their spouse can start the sponsorship process from anywhere in the world. Most times Canadians need to be in Canada in order to sponsor their spouse or common-law partner for permanent residence, but not always. By Shelby Thevenot
The top 5 Canadian immigration stories of 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has dominated 2020 and has significantly affected immigration to Canada, but hope is on the way. 2020 has been quite the year. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada eases eligibility requirements for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot It is now easier to be eligible for Canadian immigration to a rural community. Canada’s minister of immigration, Marco Mendicino, made two announcements on changes to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) on December 14. By Shelby Thevenot
