Canada adds 303,000 jobs in March Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows fast economic growth in March, but gains may not last. Canada’s economy grew even closer to pre-pandemic levels in March. By Shelby Thevenot
Visitors have more time to apply for work permits within Canada IRCC has renewed a temporary measure to allow visitor visa holders with job offers to stay in Canada and start working before their work permit gets approved. Canada is extending a 2020 coronavirus-related measure to allow temporary residents with job offers to apply for their work permits without leaving the country. By Shelby Thevenot
Amateur athletes exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 travel restrictions High-performance amateur athletes and support personnel may be allowed to enter Canada and may not have to carry out mandatory isolation. Canada is making it easier for high-performance amateur athletes to enter the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada’s population growth rate falls to WWI levels in 2020 Reduced immigration had a major impact on Canada's population growth during the pandemic. With an increase in deaths and a decrease in new immigrants, Canada saw its lowest population growth rate since 1916. By Shelby Thevenot
How I got my first job in Canada during the pandemic The story of a recent newcomer to Canada on how he found work amid the COVID-19 crisis. I have finally found my dream job in Canada, but my journey was far from normal. By Prashant Gupta
Canada-U.S. border closed another month, experts meet to discuss re-opening Canada and U.S. experts present recommendations on how to re-open the border. Leading border experts met to discuss how to re-open the Canada-U.S. border, as Canada announces travel restrictions will roll over until April 21. By Shelby Thevenot
One year later: How the pandemic is affecting Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: A look back at COVID-related measures and how they are shaping the future of Canadian immigration. Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian universities to return to in-person classes this fall A list of some Canadian universities and their fall plans for students. With promises that Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of September this year, post-secondary institutions are more confident that it will be safe to return to in-person classes for the fall semester. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada welcomed nearly 25,000 immigrants in January 2021— most since last February Canada is already on track to achieve its ambitious 401,000 immigration target this year. Canada’s immigration levels are starting to recover. By Kareem El-Assal
