Canada reopened borders for fully vaccinated Americans
American tourists can now visit Canada for the first time since the pandemic. Canada opened its borders to fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents at 12:01 a.m. Monday, August…
COVID has increased demand in certain Alberta occupations, according to a government study
The federal government released a special employment prospects report about how the pandemic has affected the labour force in each province and territory. These are some of the findings from…
Canada will invite a record number of immigrants this year
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed 35,600 permanent residents and processed 45,100 immigration applications in June. This has been the highest number of applications processed in one month so…
Open work permits for applicants under the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway
If you applied under the temporary resident to permanent resident (TRPR) pathway, you may be eligible to apply for an open work permit under a temporary public policy. On July…
IRCC to accept a record number of applications for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program is unique in the world. It gives families the chance to reunite here, providing them the opportunity to thrive in this country. Family reunification…
Canada is reopening the border to fully vaccinated tourists this summer
On July 19, 2021, Canada Government announced new public health measures for travellers to Canada. Fully vaccinated U.S. tourists can enter Canada starting August 9Hotel quarantine policy ending August 9Fully…
New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants
Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced yesterday that, beginning July 26, 2021, individuals who have applied for the recently opened pathway to permanent residence will…
Canada has experienced an increase in job vacancies
According to the report of Statistics Canada, The job vacancy rate in Canada increased 0.5% points to 3.3% in the first quarter of 2021. This is the highest rate since…
Minister Mendicino & FCFA President Roy invited French-speaking temporary residents to apply for PR
On July 12, 2021, Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Liane Roy, President of the Federation des communautes francophones et acadienne, called French-speaking temporary residents…
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) has been expanded to include 7 new countries
Brazil, Colombia, and Peru are among 7 new countries that are now included in Canada's fast-track program for international students. This was announced Friday, July 9th by Immigration, Refugees and…
