Canada reveals how extended family, compassionate travellers can apply for travel exemptions The federal government has released entry requirements for extended family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons. Details have been released on Canada’s definition of extended family members, requirements for compassionate travellers to get exempt, and how to get limited release from quarantine. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada eases travel restrictions for families, compassionate travel More family members and people travelling to Canada for compassionate reasons will soon be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada is opening up the border to allow extended family members of Canadians, and people crossing the border for compassionate reasons to enter the country starting Oct. 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadians call for faster family reunification Protests held across Canada call for a solution to delays in spousal and family sponsorship, a problem that predates the pandemic. Protesters once again took to the streets across Canada this past weekend, calling on the government to address delays in spousal and family sponsorship applications. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadians see family reunification as biggest priority in 2020 A new survey finds Canadians are still positive about immigration, but want to see family reunification as a priority over economic-class and refugee-class immigration. Canadians generally agree that immigration is positive for long-term economic recovery but want to see family members given the priority for immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
ANALYSIS: Election unlikely to have major impact on Canada’s immigration system Despite rhetoric, recent history shows Canada's Liberals and Conservatives have much in common when it comes to immigration With the federal election campaign now underway, a popular question is how the October 21 vote might affect Canada’s immigration system. By Kareem El-Assal
