Canada welcomed another 15,000 new immigrants in October Canada's new permanent residence arrivals remained at same level as September 2020. Canada welcomed just under 15,100 new immigrants in October 2020, about the same figure it welcomed in September. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada approves coronavirus vaccine as it increases immigration levels Approval of first vaccine spells the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis in Canada. Health Canada provided its first approval for a coronavirus vaccine on December 9, 2020. By Kareem El-Assal
New online portal expedites permanent residence landings The new electronic process is expediting the landing process for new permanent residents. Canada can now confirm permanent resident status without in-person interviews through a new portal, for most cases. By Shelby Thevenot
Marco Mendicino appears before immigration committee Topics on family class immigration, expired COPR holders, and work permits discussed in ongoing study Canada’s immigration minister appeared before the Standing Committee as part of a study on the effect coronavirus has had on Canada’s immigration system. By Shelby Thevenot
Fall Economic Statement: Immigration key to Canada’s economic recovery Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has outlined the Canadian government's plans to support economic growth and job creation amid the coronavirus pandemic. On November 30, Canada’s finance minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled an update on how the Canadian government will continue to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends travel restrictions into the new year International travellers must have an essential reason to come to Canada Canadian travel restrictions will continue until January 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Alberta reducing quarantine times with coronavirus testing pilot International travellers arriving at Calgary International Airport, and the Coutts land crossing may be able to shorten their quarantine period. Alberta is the first province to reduce quarantine time for incoming travellers by offering coronavirus tests at certain airports and land border crossings. By Shelby Thevenot
Service Canada to offer biometrics scheduling online beginning Monday IRCC clients can begin to schedule their biometrics appointments online as of Monday November 30, 2020. Starting Monday November 30, 2020, the Service Canada appointment system for scheduling biometrics appointments will resume service. By Kareem El-Assal
Which nationalities want to move to Canada? Report suggests there are 29 countries whose most popular destination for moving abroad is Canada Since many of us are in lockdown, there has been a surge in Google searches for all sorts of search terms: “sourdough bread,” “yoga mats,” “how to make McDonald’s chicken nuggets,” and “how to immigrate to…” insert dream destination. By Mohanad Moetaz
