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
Vaccine passports may become a reality as G7 countries commit to collaborate There are still concerns that vaccinated people can pose a health risk, says Canada's Public Health Agency. Canada’s health minister, Patty Hajdu, met with the health ministers of the other G7 countries – the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan – on Monday to discuss the possibility of introducing vaccine passports. By Mohanad Moetaz
Amateur athletes exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 travel restrictions High-performance amateur athletes and support personnel may be allowed to enter Canada and may not have to carry out mandatory isolation. Canada is making it easier for high-performance amateur athletes to enter the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mohanad Moetaz
Canada’s population growth rate falls to WWI levels in 2020 Reduced immigration had a major impact on Canada's population growth during the pandemic. With an increase in deaths and a decrease in new immigrants, Canada saw its lowest population growth rate since 1916. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration: Politician calls for action on approved permanent residents "There does not appear to be a health justification" for the current travel restrictions imposed on COPR holders, says federal MP Christine Normandin. A Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) is calling on the federal government to address the plight of foreign nationals with COPRs who cannot enter Canada. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada-U.S. border closed another month, experts meet to discuss re-opening Canada and U.S. experts present recommendations on how to re-open the border. Leading border experts met to discuss how to re-open the Canada-U.S. border, as Canada announces travel restrictions will roll over until April 21. By Shelby Thevenot
One year later: How the pandemic is affecting Canadian immigration ANALYSIS: A look back at COVID-related measures and how they are shaping the future of Canadian immigration. Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Smaller cities attracting more immigrants A recent Ryerson University paper outlines the prospects for immigration in small and mid-sized Canadian cities. Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver are popular destinations for immigrants coming to Canada. However, it is Canada’s small to mid-sized cities that are starting to attract more immigrants from abroad. By Mohanad Moetaz
