A review of Canadian immigration 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Canadian permanent residents can now submit applications for citizenship online. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada working on vaccine passport for international travel The Canadian government is working with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities to introduce a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential. By Kareem El-Assal
