Canadian government reveals new immigration priorities Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has provided immigration minister Marco Mendicino with a new mandate letter. Immigration will remain central to Canada’s economy and society. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada welcomed another 15,000 new immigrants in October Canada's new permanent residence arrivals remained at same level as September 2020. Canada welcomed just under 15,100 new immigrants in October 2020, about the same figure it welcomed in September. By Kareem El-Assal
15,000 people obtained Canadian permanent residence in September Canada's immigration levels remain low due to the coronavirus pandemic. Canada’s new permanent resident intake continues to suffer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada should stay the course on immigration ANALYSIS: Why Canada should stick to its pre-COVID plan of targeting over 341,000 new immigrants in 2021. Canada will soon make a major announcement that will shape its economic trajectory for years to come. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada welcomed over 19,000 immigrants in June Canada’s immigration level in June was the highest since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Canada welcomed nearly 19,200 new permanent residents in June 2020. This was revealed in new Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) data released today. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigration counteracts effects of anticipated COVID-19 baby slump in Canada ANALYSIS: Coronavirus is expected to lower fertility rates in high-income countries, and raise fertility in low-income countries, according to a new scientific editorial. Canada will have to continue supporting immigration if coronavirus is going to lower already-declining fertility rates. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s immigration ministers plan for future after coronavirus Following their meeting on Friday, Canada’s federal and provincial immigration ministers affirmed their commitment to welcoming immigrants to support economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Canada’s immigration ministers see immigration as a crucial step to supporting the country’s post-coronavirus economic recovery. By Shelby Thevenot
Half of new skilled immigrants have Canadian experience More immigrants are living, working, and studying in Canada before becoming permanent residents. In recent years, more immigrants are gaining permanent residence with Canadian work and study experience. 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
