The coronavirus pandemic continued to influence the direction of Canada’s immigration system in 2021. Source: CIC News The onset of the coronavirus pandemic changed the course of Canada’s immigration system in 2020 and while things have stabilized, the pandemic caused IRCC to make major adjustments in 2021. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) entered 2021 […]
Category Archives: Announcements
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Canada has landed over 361,000 immigrants this year and will likely achieve its target of landing 401,000 immigrants in 2021. Source: CIC News Canada landed more than 47,000 new permanent residents in November. This is a modern era record (such data is only readily available dating back to 1980). It is also marks the third […]
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Following internal and international criticism, Canada has back-pedalled on its African travel bans ahead of schedule. Source: CIC News Canada is lifting the ban on international travel from the 10 countries in Africa starting December 18 at 11:59 p.m. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement on December 17. Canada first implemented the ban on […]
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The purpose of the pool is to help connect healthcare workers with job opportunities in Saskatchewan. Source: CIC News Saskatchewan has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool. The pool will exist under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The new International Healthcare Worker EOI submission process is not an application […]
Announcements
Business leaders say improving temporary foreign worker program is one way to curb labour shortages
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recommends improving the TFWP and automation to address labour shortages. Source: CIC NEWS The pandemic has exacerbated long-standing labour shortages in Canada, and there is no simple solution. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reports more than half of small Canadian businesses are affected by labour shortages. These […]
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Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update notes higher immigration is part of COVID recovery plan
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Canada’s update provides a glimpse into future government spending. Source: CIC News Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the Canadian government’s Economic and Fiscal Update in Parliament the evening of December 14. This update is the first revision of the government’s economic forecast since the 2021 Federal Budget was released in April. These types of announcements […]
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Here is what we know so far about PGP 2022. Source: CIC News IRCC has yet to release details on the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2022 but here is what we know so far. According to the Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is looking to welcome some 23,500 immigrants […]
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Who got invited, who got Canadian permanent residence, and how the pandemic affected Express Entry in 2020. Source: CIC NEWS The Express Entry Year-End Report 2020 was released on December 13, though in previous years it has been published in the summer. It shows us who got to immigrate to Canada through Express Entry, and […]
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The travel advisory warning Canadians not to travel abroad for non-essential reasons has been reinstated. Source: CIC News The Canadian government is advising Canadians not to travel ahead of the holiday season. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the advisory against international travel is going back in place. At a press conference alongside other federal ministers, […]
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Manitoba has now issued 10,437 invitations so far in 2021. Source: CIC News Manitoba held a new immigration draw on December 2. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited a total of 438 immigration candidates across three Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): Skilled Workers in Manitoba — 358 invitations with a minimum EOI score of 449; Skilled Workers […]
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