“Why not us?”: Many approved permanent residents still not allowed to travel to Canada Canada invited them to immigrate during the pandemic, but is not letting them in. Permanent residency applicants, who were approved on or after March 18, 2020, are calling for answers as to when they will be able to start their new lives in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada on track to meet 2021 immigration targets, Bloomberg reports Immigration minister says 26,600 new permanent residents were admitted in January 2021. The minister of immigration suggested that Canada is on track to meet the ambitious immigration targets for 2021. By Shelby Thevenot
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020 The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year. While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
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Canada’s COVID-19 test requirements on incoming travellers All travellers are required to take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their entry into Canada. Canada has required all incoming international travellers over age five to take a COVID-19 test since February 22. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada invited every single CEC candidate in Saturday Express Entry draw Canada's immigration department reveals more details about the Express Entry draw where 27,332 candidates were invited to apply for permanent residence. Canada’s immigration department confirmed to CIC News that every single person in the Express Entry pool who was eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) was invited to apply for permanent residence on February 13. By Shelby Thevenot
COVID-19 causing more long-term unemployment than 2008 recession Unemployment comes as a result of businesses adjusting to pandemic-related restrictions. The number of residents in Canada who are facing long-term unemployment saw a steep rise towards the end of 2020. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada releases list of government-authorized hotels for quarantine Reports say the estimated $2,000 cost to travellers was an overshot, and costs to quarantine for up to three days is actually much lower. The Canadian government has released a list of some of the hotels that are approved to host international air travellers for the mandatory quarantine requirement. By Shelby Thevenot
Why Canada’s 401,000 immigration target for 2021 is achievable ANALYSIS: Achieving this target will be challenging but we should not rule out the possibility following the remarkable February 13 Express Entry draw. Welcoming 401,000 immigrants this year is a steep mountain for the Canadian government to climb, but it can be done. By Kareem El-Assal
