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 extends travel restrictions one month for U.S. travellers, two months for everyone else Nearly one year after Canada went into lockdown, border measures have become more strict though more people are exempt. Canada has extended travel restrictions until March 21 for U.S. travellers, and until April 21 for travellers from other countries. By Shelby Thevenot
Coronavirus vaccines will be available to immigrants in Canada Residency status is not a factor in Canada's vaccine distribution strategy. Immigration status will not be a factor in COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Canada’s public health agency says. By Shelby Thevenot
