A review of Canadian immigration in 2021 ANALYSIS: The coronavirus pandemic continued to influence the direction of Canada's immigration system in 2021. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada’s new immigration minister is Sean Fraser Sean Fraser is a former lawyer from Nova Scotia that has served as a Canadian Member of Parliament since 2015. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed his new cabinet this morning. By Kareem El-Assal
Trudeau calls federal election: What does it mean for Canadian immigration? ANALYSIS: Canadians are soon heading to the polls, however, the election is unlikely to impact Canadian immigration in the coming months. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for September 20. By Kareem El-Assal
India flights to Canada: When will they be allowed? ANALYSIS: The decision to resume flights from India into Canada will likely come down to a combination of health, economic, and political factors. Earlier this week Canada extended its ban on flights from India until at least August 21. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada set to announce new travel rules as soon as tomorrow Canada's current border restrictions expire on July 21. We will learn as soon as tomorrow the Canadian government's new policies on U.S. tourism, tourism from the rest of the world, and flights from India. Canada could announce its new COVID-19 travel measures as soon as tomorrow. By Kareem El-Assal
Why Canada made the surprise decision to extend its travel restrictions again ANALYSIS: The latest announcement comes despite pressure to lift Canada's border restrictions. The decision to keep the restrictions is likely due to policy and politics. The Canadian government provided another coronavirus pandemic surprise. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada border restrictions extended to July 21: public safety minister Minister Blair tweeted that the government will be extending travel restrictions for another month. Canada will be extending its restrictions on international travellers until July 21. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada-U.S. extending border closure to July 21 Canadian officials confirmed the border will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month. Canada announced today that the border with the United States will remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21. By Shelby Thevenot
What Canada’s throne speech means for immigration The priorities outlined for Canada's new session of Parliament have several implications for the country's immigration policies and immigrants themselves. The Canadian government has emphasized that welcoming immigrants will remain a key priority in the new session of Parliament. By Kareem El-Assal
