Premiers make recommendations for improvements to immigration Provinces would like more influence in immigration to address provincial labour shortages Attracting and retaining skilled foreign workers was one of the main topics at a recent Premiers Meeting in Victoria, British Columbia. By Edana Robitaille
Ontario wants more immigration powers: What does this mean for the rest of Canada? ANALYSIS: Ontario gaining more control over immigrant selection would have big implications across Canada. The Toronto Star reports that Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to ask the federal government for more control over immigrant selection to help the province address its historic labour shortages. By Edana Robitaille
Express Entry: The case for resuming invitations to FSWP and CEC candidates ANALYSIS: Getting Express Entry back on track is key to Canada's economic recovery. Last week an internal IRCC briefing memo was made public, creating speculation and confusion on how Canada’s immigration department will manage Express Entry in 2022 and beyond. By Kareem El-Assal
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
