coronavirus

Canada to recognize more vaccines, will soon require international students and workers to be fully vaccinated

Canada announced several new measures at the border that will begin to take effect at the end of the month.

By Shelby Thevenot

Sean Fraser prepared to increase Canada’s immigration levels even as 46,000 immigrants landed in October

Sean Fraser knows he has a lot of hard work ahead of him.

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada has a backlog of nearly 1.8 million immigration applications

IRCC’s backlog stands at almost 1.8 million immigration applications.

By Kareem El-Assal

Immigrant flows fell sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19, says latest OECD report

The COVID-19 crisis led to the largest-ever decline in immigration to OECD countries, including Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada’s employment remained steady in October

Canada added 31,000 jobs to the economy this past October, as unemployment fell for the fifth consecutive month.

By Shelby Thevenot

Quebec is moving forward with measures to welcome more temporary foreign workers

Following consultations with labour market partners, Quebec has added over 30 new occupations that will be eligible for facilitated processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

By Alexandra Miekus

Québec met en place des mesures pour accueillir davantage de travailleurs étrangers

À la suite de consultations avec des partenaires du marché du travail, le gouvernement du Québec a ajouté plus de 30 nouvelles professions qui seront admissibles au traitement simplifié dans le cadre du Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires.

By Alexandra Miekus

Canada opening 8 more airports to international travel

Canada will be reopening more airports to international fights starting on November 30, the same day that passengers and crews will have to prove that they are fully vaccinated if they want to depart from a Canadian airport.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada welcomed historic 45,000 new immigrants in September

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CIC News that Canada landed a stunning 45,000 new immigrants in September.

By Kareem El-Assal