Canada most accepting country for migrants, U.S. 6th place: poll Though Canada and the U.S. have gone in opposite directions on immigration policy, a recent public opinion poll suggests that both countries are still highly accepting of migrants. Canada appears to be the world’s most accepting country for migrants, according to a new global survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Mendicino: Immigration to remain “enduring value” after coronavirus In two recent interviews with the Canadian media, federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino emphasized the "vital importance" of immigrants for Canada and its economy during and after the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is showing us the need for continued strong immigration to Canada and the important contribution of immigrant workers to the Canadian economy, federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Friday when he spoke with the Canadian Press. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada to welcome over one million new immigrants between 2020-2022 Marco Mendicino outlines vision for Canada’s immigration system in first major speech since his November 2019 appointment as minister Marco Mendicino laid out his vision for Canada’s immigration system today in Toronto. By Kareem El-Assal
Children of immigrants do better in school but many fall short in labour market: study Statistics Canada study provides a glimpse into immigrant outcomes over ten years The children of immigrants are helping increase the general level of education in Canada, a new study shows. By Shelby Thevenot
‘I really wanted to be with my mom’: The challenges of grieving from a distance Three Canadian immigrants share how they coped with death overseas Over her lunch break on one of the only Fridays she had to work, Maha Daoud watched the burial of her grandmother in Tunisia from her cell phone in her office at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Saskatchewan issues 381 invitations in latest Expression of Interest draws Minimum required score rises six points in new Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand draws Saskatchewan held draws for Express Entry and Occupation In-Demand candidates on July 24, just over a month since the previous draw on June 20. By CIC News
