A review of Canadian immigration in 2021 ANALYSIS: The coronavirus pandemic continued to influence the direction of Canada's immigration system in 2021. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau unveils Canada’s new immigration system priorities Sean Fraser and IRCC will be guided by the priorities outlined in the mandate letter. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just revealed the new mandate letters he has submitted to his cabinet. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada welcomed historic 45,000 new immigrants in September ANALYSIS: Canada is back on pace to achieving its target of 401,000 new immigrants in 2021. It needs to continue to welcome at least 45,000 immigrants per month for the rest of the year to achieve the target. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has confirmed to CIC News that Canada landed a stunning 45,000 new immigrants in September. By Kareem El-Assal
IRCC’s immigrant settlement funding by province/territory for 2021-22 IRCC will spend about $1.7 billion on immigrant settlement and integration services across Canada this fiscal year. An internal memo reveals how IRCC is spending its $1.7 billion settlement budget during the 2021-22 Canadian government fiscal year (April 1 until March 31). By Kareem El-Assal
Nearly 40,000 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July 2021 Canada has welcomed over 184,000 new permanent residents this year. Canada remains on track to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, according to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada extends immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador The extension will allow time for the province and the federal government to come to a new agreement, while allowing current operations to continue. This week, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a one-year extension to the federal government’s immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada allocates $100 million to support integration of newcomers during pandemic IRCC is providing financial support for services that help newcomers integrate and contribute to the Canadian economy and local communities. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $100 million in funding to ensure settlement services for newcomers meet their needs during the pandemic. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada now accepts citizenship applications online The new online application is currently only open to single applicants. Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel The federal government is working with its partners on a credential that will make it easier for those in Canada to travel domestically and abroad. The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. By Kareem El-Assal
