Canada’s hotel quarantine should end, says COVID-19 panel The scientific panel that advises the Canadian federal government on COVID-19-related issues is now recommending ending the mandatory hotel quarantine. By Mohanad Moetaz
An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for May 2021 In recent weeks, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) have seen significant activity. By Alexandra Miekus
Parliamentary committee publishes study on COVID impact on Canadian immigration The parliamentary committee on immigration has released the results of its study on how the pandemic has affected Canadian immigration. By Shelby Thevenot
Employment drops as Canada introduces stricter health measures Canada saw its unemployment rate increase more than 8 per cent in April 2021, as employment fell by 207,000. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canadian immigrant labour market outcomes were improving before COVID 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 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 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 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 Some Canadian immigration programs have made the transition from paper-based to an online application process. By Shelby Thevenot
