Due to rising political tensions in China, Canada creates a three-year open work permit for Hong Kong residents. The open work permit will be available to those who have graduated from post-secondary institutions in Canada or abroad within the last five years.
View More Federal Government Opens Pathways to Immigrants from Hong Kong
Anti-violence advocates hail a court ruling in British Columbia that came down against a man who tried to use deportation proceedings against his former spouse.
View More Filing False Immigration Reports Against Partner is “Family Violence,” Judge Rules
Canada’s ambitious plan to admit 1.2 million immigrants over the next three years sparks discussion on the nation’s ability to accommodate this surge. Pradip Rodrigues asks some tough questions.
View More How Many Immigrants Does Canada Really Need?
The federal government’s plan to award more points to French-speaking immigrants under the Express Entry program is welcomed by a leader of one of Canada’s major Francophone immigrant communities.
View More Government’s Plan to Boost Francophone Immigration Praised by Moroccan Diaspora
Three recent immigrants share their experiences of landing and getting settled in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View More Immigrants Face Difficulties Settling Amidst COVID-19
The government has set new immigration quotas for 2021-2023 and hopes to admit as many as 1.2 million people over the three-year period in recognition of immigrants’ contributions to the economy.
View More Canada To Accept over 1 Million New Immigrants in Next Three Years amid COVID-19 Restrictions
North America’s two largest countries could not be further apart. As of Oct. 20, Canada has opened its border to international students. Meanwhile in the United States, restrictions to international student visas loom large in an already increasingly nativist country.
View More Canada Opens Up to International Students While U.S. Proposes Further Restrictions
Ottawa’s decision to reopen borders to international students as of October 20 is welcome news for Canadian universities, which are eager to welcome students back to campus.
View More Universities Welcome Opening of Border to International Students
The previously delayed 2020 Parents and Grandparents program has just kicked off, with 10,000 spots offered in the lottery running until November 3, 2020.
View More Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Lottery Opens for Three-Week Period
IRCC announces increased funding toward settlement services for newcomers to safely and sustainably recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
View More Ottawa Pumps $30 Million To Help New Canadians During Pandemic