Hong Kong immigration to Canada is booming Hong Kong used to be the number one source of immigration to Canada. New IRCC data shows a major increase in Hong Kong residents moving to Canada for permanent residence, and to work and study. Canada is enjoying a resurgence in immigration from Hong Kong. By Kareem El-Assal
How Canada landed 405,000 new immigrants in 2021 An overview of how Canada managed to achieve the highest immigration level in its history amid a challenging pandemic environment. Canada exceeded its 2021 immigration target by landing 405,303 new permanent residents last year, according to new data obtained from IRCC by CIC News. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigrant children become more educated and higher paid than Canadian average: study Statistics Canada's new study using immigrant tax data offers insights to how young newcomers fare in the labour market. A new Statistics Canada study shows immigrant children have a higher postsecondary education rate, and make more money after their mid-20s than the overall Canadian population. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada breaks all-time immigration record by landing 401,000 immigrants in 2021 IRCC achieved the goal by focusing on transitioning temporary residents living in Canada during the pandemic to permanent resident status. Canada has landed over 400,000 new permanent residents in 2021 for just the second time since it was founded as a country in 1867. By Kareem El-Assal
Nearly 40,000 immigrants welcomed by Canada in July 2021 Canada has welcomed over 184,000 new permanent residents this year. Canada remains on track to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021, according to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. By Kareem El-Assal
Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021 As immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels, so did Canada's population growth. In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the pandemic began. By Shelby Thevenot
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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
