A January 2022 report by Statistics Canada revealed the impact of COVID-19 on new immigrant integration in Canada. A record low number of new immigrants filed taxes in 2021 due to pandemic border restrictions. Over half of […]
On February 23, 2023, the Government of Canada resumed biometrics collection for in-Canada temporary residence applications. Applicants who apply for temporary residence (visitor visas, study and work permits and extensions) on or after February 23, 2023, must
As the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions ravaged China, searches on the country’s leading internet search engine for “conditions to immigrate to Canada” skyrocketed by a whopping 28-fold. On April 3, WeChat reported a massive
When economic restrictions were imposed due to the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, immigrants found themselves in a much more difficult position than their Canadian-born counterparts. Many had no choice but to rely on federal government aid
On September 26, 2022, the Government of Canada lifted all COVID-19 entry restrictions for all people travelling to Canada. Effective October 1, 2022, travellers will no longer have to submit public health information through ArriveCAN, provide proof
The Canadian Government is planning to stop requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations at its borders as of September 30, 2022. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau still needs to approve the change, but the government would likely drop
The University of Toronto published a new report which indicated the pandemic’s significant influence on a wide range of labour market outcomes for all workers in Canada. The adverse consequences have been particularly severe for recent immigrants
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada in March 2020, the Government of Canada implemented new measures and accommodated international students to help them study online. According to the new update, international graduates, who earned a
According to Statistics Canada, tourism is gaining steam in Canada, as both Canadians and foreign visitors from abroad boost the hospitality industry and aid a much-needed recovery back to pre-pandemic activity. Statistics Canada’s report on international tourists
As of July 19, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air in Canada will have to undergo random COVID-19 tests again. Testing will be conducted at Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto’s major airports. Those selected