Over 90% of Canada’s population are citizens Statistics Canada’s recent census reveals some key insights into the path to, and trends surrounding obtaining Canadian citizenship for immigrants. Statistics Canada recently posted their citizenship insights from the 2021 census data, with key findings around new and future citizens in Canada. By Asheesh Moosapeta
Canada opens new PR pathway for overseas family members of air disasters Families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian and Ukrainian air disasters may be eligible for permanent residency. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created a new permanent residency program for families of the Canadian victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. By Shelby Thevenot
Minister Mendicino announces new PR pathway for families of air disaster victims Eligible family members of the victims of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 can apply for permanent residence. On May 12, Canada’s minister of immigration put in a new public policy to allow families of air disaster victims apply for permanent residence. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC no longer automatically extending deadlines for incomplete immigration applications Immigration applicants who can't get certain documents due to COVID-19 closures can still ask for an extension. As immigration services start to reopen around the world, Canada’s immigration department is scaling back a coronavirus measure that automatically extends deadlines for incomplete immigration applications. By Shelby Thevenot
Some essential workers exempt from work permits and quarantine Foreign nationals who are coming to Canada to support critical infrastructure, or are essential for health and safety reasons, may be exempt from travel restrictions. Certain foreign workers who are looking to work in essential occupations may only need a temporary resident visa (TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to work in Canada, rather than a work permit. By Mohanad Moetaz
Temporary residents who can’t leave Canada may be able to extend their stay What to do if your temporary status is about to expire and you can't fly home. Foreign nationals in Canada whose temporary residency status is expiring soon may be able to extend their stay in Canada. By Shelby Thevenot
Most Canadians support permanent immigration pathways for temporary foreign workers The majority of Canadians agree that temporary immigrants are essential to the agricultural sector. The majority of Canadians want to see temporary workers in the agricultural sector become permanent residents, according to a new survey. By Shelby Thevenot
Benefits may ease financial burden for immigrants through pandemic Immigrants experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic can benefit from support provided by the Canadian government Canada continues to implement new measures to help its citizens and stimulate the economy, many of which are accessible to immigrants. By Alexandra Miekus
International migration to Canada reached record level in third quarter of 2018 Arrival of permanent and temporary residents drove population growth in nine provinces International migration to Canada reached an unprecedented level between July 1 and October 1, 2018, and helped the Canadian population grow at a record three-month pace. By CIC News
