Immigrant flows fell sharply in 2020 due to COVID-19, says latest OECD report Permanent migration to OECD countries fell by more than 30 percent in 2020 to reach its lowest level since 2003. The COVID-19 crisis led to the largest-ever decline in immigration to OECD countries, including Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
OECD calls on policy makers to prevent coronavirus from turning into “integration crisis” A summary of findings and recommendations from the OECD on the COVID-19 impact on immigrants and their children. Around the world, immigrants and their children have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and they are likely to continue to be affected in terms of health and integration outcomes. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada’s economic immigration system a ‘role model’ among OECD countries Express Entry system called 'most elaborate selection system' in OECD Canada’s economic immigration system is the “most carefully designed” among the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation’s 36 member countries and serves as a role model for those looking to improve how they manage migration, the Paris-based organization says. By Stephen Smith
