Why birth rates are low in Canada and much of the Western world Canada and many countries in the Western world are having fewer children over time. We explore why this is the case and what has resulted from this declining global fertility. Birth rates are low in much of the western world. By Vimal Sivakumar
The Lunar New Year: A Time to Remember and Celebrate Canada’s Diverse Heritage Lunar New Year is an annual holiday that marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar for people of Chinese heritage. Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year 2023 begins today — on January 22 — and ends on February 1. By Vimal Sivakumar
IRCC announces additional funding for Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot Program Nearly $6 million in funding going toward 10 projects that can help newcomer women find employment. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced its intent to provide an additional $5.8 million in support for 10 projects under the Racialized Women Newcomers Pilot Program. The announcement was made in Halifax on December 9 as part of a 16-day awareness campaign about ending gender-based violence against women. By Edana Robitaille
Travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, and Macao must present negative COVID-19 test result: Canadian government Canada will temporarily require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming air travellers from the People's Republic of China. This move comes in response to a recent surge of COVID-19 in the country. By Vimal Sivakumar
Recent Canadian immigrants endured disproportionate economic strain due to COVID-19: Statistics Canada Statistics Canada released a new report today analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic integration among recent Canadian immigrants. Read our recap of the study below. The economic contributions of Canadian immigrants cannot be understated. By Vimal Sivakumar
Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again Canada's immigration department has confirmed most new Express Entry applications will be processed in 6 months. Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. By Gabriel Dumitrascu
Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force. Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
Will Blue Jays coach be able to come to Canada after DUI? Although impaired driving is a serious crime in Canada, Blue Jays coach Pete Walker may be able to overcome inadmissibility. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach, Pete Walker, was arrested for driving under the influence on March 25. The incident has left many to wonder if Walker will be able to come to Canada for home games. By Daniel Levy
How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record A criminal record can hinder your plans to work in Canada, however, you may have options to overcome inadmissibility. If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. By Daniel Levy
