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New report shows impact of pandemic on immigration to Canada A Conference Board of Canada study measured the impact of COVID-19 on immigrant admissions to Canada and how the effects could be offset.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a marked reduction in immigration processing capacity during its first six months.

By Alexandra Miekus

New program offers full range of mental health services for immigrants The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program has been designed with cultural considerations and preventive care in mind.

An Ontario-based organization places holistic mental health services at the heart of the settlement process for newcomers to Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

Here’s how Canada’s Express Entry system performed in 2019 Canada’s main immigration pathway for skilled foreign workers invited 85,300 candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence in 2019

Canada’s Express Entry system kept both candidates and observers on their toes in 2019 with a number of unexpected twists and turns. 

By Stephen Smith

Canada Election 2019: What to expect from the immigration system in the coming years Rising immigration levels, free citizenship and a Municipal Nominee Program will be on the table

The Liberals’ minority victory in the October 21 federal election means Canada’s immigration system will likely remain stable as long as they are able to maintain the confidence of Parliament. 

By Kareem El-Assal

Analysis: Why the Liberals are proposing a Municipal Nominee Program and free citizenship applications The Liberal Party of Canada's 2019 election platform would continue several key immigration policies and approaches of past 4 years

The newly released Liberal Party of Canada’s 2019 federal election platform contains four immigration promises they will implement if Canadian voters return them to power on October 21. 

By Kareem El-Assal

Recent immigrants reached new employment high in 2018 Employment rate among immigrants aged 25 to 54 hit 71 per cent last year

The employment rate among recent immigrants between the ages of 25 and 54 reached a 12-year high in 2018, The Canadian Press is reporting. 

By CIC News

Trudeau says immigration gives Canada ‘competitive advantage’ over U.S. Canada's new immigration levels plan could widen gap if U.S. immigration levels are left as they are or reduced

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s immigration policies are giving it a big advantage over the United States when it comes to attracting business.  

By CIC News

Canada extends immigration targets into 2021 with prominent roles for Express Entry, PNPs 1.3 million new permanent residents to be welcomed under immigration plan's targets

Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici.  Canada is increasing its immigration targets for 2019 and 2020 and will extend its multi-year immigration levels plan through 2021, setting the stage for the arrival of 1.3 million new permanent residents between 2018 and 2021. 

By Stephen Smith