COVID-19 screening pilot project launched at Canada’s largest airport COVID-19 screening tests are now available at Toronto Pearson International Airport for incoming international travellers. Ontario is now offering free, voluntary COVID-19 testing to international travellers arriving and staying in the province for at least 14 days. By Alexandra Miekus
New online portal expedites permanent residence landings The new electronic process is expediting the landing process for new permanent residents. Canada can now confirm permanent resident status without in-person interviews through a new portal, for most cases. By Shelby Thevenot
New immigration measures to support Lebanon Canada continues to offer assistance to those affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut on August 4. Canada has announced additional facilitative measures to support those affected by the situation in Beirut, Lebanon. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada offers immigration support to Lebanon Canada is offering a helping hand to those affected by the tragic explosion in Beirut last week. Canada is establishing an immigration task force in support of Lebanon. By Alexandra Miekus
Holders of expired COPR and PR visas may travel to Canada IRCC says that individuals with valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence and Permanent Resident Visas may be exempt from travel restrictions. Canada’s immigration department has issued new guidelines for holders of expired permanent residence visas. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada to welcome up to 390,000 immigrants in 2022 Details of Canada's 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan have just been announced Canada will welcome more than one million new permanent residents in the next three years. By Kareem El-Assal
Expert advice to Canadian employers: Five tips to hire a foreign worker when a Canadian is not available Due to historically low unemployment rates in Canada, more employers are turning to foreign workers to fill genuine labour shortages. If you are a Canadian employer considering hiring a foreign worker, here are five tips to increase the likelihood that your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application will be successful. A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and a temporary work permit must be obtained before a foreign national can begin working for a Canadian employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By Stephen Sherman
A look ahead: Forecasting Canada’s immigration outlook and disruptors between 2020-2029 Declining birth rate means immigration will play a major role over the next decade The past decade was among the most eventful in Canadian immigration history. By Kareem El-Assal
