Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID A recent Statistics Canada report examines how immigrant employment rates and wages compared to Canadian-born workers over the past two decades. Before the pandemic, labour market performance gaps between Canadians and immigrants were either closing or remaining steady. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada discussing suspending entry of international students to Ontario International students may be temporarily barred from travelling to Ontario. Following a meeting with the provinces on April 29, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is putting in motion the steps to suspend international student travel to Ontario. By Shelby Thevenot
FAQ: New PR streams for essential workers, international student graduates in Canada Here is what we know so far about the new PR streams launching May 6. As part of an initiative to meet immigration targets amid travel restrictions, Canada is launching six new limited-time immigration programs to essential workers and international student graduates who are working in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Extend your stay in Canada as an essential worker Essential workers in Canada have a limited time opportunity to apply for new Canadian immigration programs. Cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare workers are among the many essential occupations that are eligible for Canada’s new immigration programs. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC launches online application portal for 7 immigration programs Canada's immigration department is digitizing the application process for paper-based programs. Some Canadian immigration programs have made the transition from paper-based to an online application process. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada adds 303,000 jobs in March Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey shows fast economic growth in March, but gains may not last. Canada’s economy grew even closer to pre-pandemic levels in March. By Shelby Thevenot
Health minister says it is not the time for travel as Canada enters third wave Travel restrictions set to expire this month may be rolled over yet again. Canada’s travel restrictions are set to expire on April 21, but with the third wave of coronavirus, it seems like they could be rolled over for another 30 days or more. By Mohanad Moetaz
Express Entry Q1 2021 report: Canada smashes record as it eyes 401,000 immigration goal The first quarter of 2021 was the largest since Express Entry launched in 2015. Canada issued invitations to 44,124 immigration candidates in the first quarter of 2021, by far the most it has issued in a quarter since Express Entry was launched in 2015. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada releases list of government-authorized hotels for quarantine Reports say the estimated $2,000 cost to travellers was an overshot, and costs to quarantine for up to three days is actually much lower. The Canadian government has released a list of some of the hotels that are approved to host international air travellers for the mandatory quarantine requirement. By Shelby Thevenot
