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U.S. tourists to Canada: Do you have a criminal record? U.S. tourists are welcome back to Canada beginning August 9. If you have a criminal record, here is what you can do to enter Canada.

Fully-vaccinated tourists from the United States will be able to travel to Canada effective August 9, 2021.

By Michael Schwartz

How Biden and Trump differ on immigration With the U.S. elections just two months away, we compare the immigration policies of the main presidential candidates.

On November 3rd of this year, the U.S. will choose which presidential candidate will lead the country for the next four years.

By Mohanad Moetaz

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban Court majority cites executive authority, minority condemns ban's 'anti-Muslim animus'

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favour of travel restrictions on citizens of five predominantly Muslim countries.

By Stephen Smith

Spike in Nigerian asylum seekers at Canada-U.S. border sparks new federal measures Many Nigerians claiming asylum in Canada after obtaining U.S. travel visa

The Government of Canada has announced new measures to address the surging number of Nigerians who are crossing into Canada from the United States and claiming asylum.

By Stephen Smith

Federal, Quebec immigration ministers meet to discuss asylum-seeker situation Triage system tops list of new measures

The immigration ministers for Canada and the province of Quebec met this week to look at ways their departments can better manage the influx of asylum seekers crossing into Canada from the United States.

By Stephen Smith

Students and Tech Workers Look to Canada Following US Travel Ban

The confusion surrounding the United States Executive Order that temporarily banned citizens from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the US may have significant consequences for two key Canadian industries: the technology sector, and international education.