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The top 5 Canadian immigration stories of 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has dominated 2020 and has significantly affected immigration to Canada, but hope is on the way.

2020 has been quite the year.

By Kareem El-Assal

U.S. economy lost $100B due to Trump immigration ban: Report The Brookings Institution estimates the American economy lost $100 billion following Trump's June 2020 Executive Order on immigration.

Restricting immigration has proven costly to the U.S. economy, according to a new report.

By Kareem El-Assal

TV and Film productions back in action across Canada After several months of complete shutdown, the Canadian film industry is seeing a surge in activity.

Canada’s multi-billion-dollar television and film industry is well on its way to recovery despite coronavirus challenges.

By Alexandra Miekus

Foreign TV and film workers eligible for priority processing TV and film crews who need TRVs may be eligible to get their work permits in two weeks

Canada is now offering a 14-day processing standard for eligible foreign television and film workers.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadian immigration options for tech talent A U.S. media report highlights the emergence of Canada as a hot spot for global tech talent.

Canada is open to tech talent.

By Kareem El-Assal

Employers must pay wages to foreigners who don’t have social insurance numbers Canada has updated employer compliance rules to specify that foreign workers can still work without a SIN card as long as they are in the process of getting one.

Canada’s immigration department has specified that Canadian employers must pay foreign workers even if they do not yet have their Social Insurance Number (SIN).

By Shelby Thevenot

More U.S. film productions moving to Canada Despite COVID-19, which has had an impact on virtually every aspect of the entertainment industry, Canada is experiencing a sharp increase in entertainment activity due to U.S. film productions choosing to relocate.

Industry insiders say a growing number of major American productions are relocating to Canada.

By Alexandra Miekus

How Canada is helping international students Since March, Canada has sought to help international students experiencing disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

International students are extremely important to Canada’s society and economy. The 640,000 international students in Canada help to create a vibrant learning environment on campuses across the country. They also contribute some $22 billion to the economy each year which supports around 200,000 Canadian jobs.

By Kareem El-Assal

Foreign workers in these 10 occupations can now be hired faster Canada has expedited the process for employers to hire foreign workers in agriculture, food processing, and trucking occupations

Employers hiring foreign workers in 10 agriculture, food processing, and trucking occupations can now skip past a time-consuming step in the work permit process.

By Shelby Thevenot