Immigrants and international students grew Canada’s population in Q1 2021

As immigration returned to pre-pandemic levels, so did Canada’s population growth. In the first quarter of 2021, Canada’s population grew at the fastest rate since the...

Canada’s measures for fully vaccinated travellers now begin earlier

The previously-announced quarantine exemptions for fully vaccinated travellers now begins after midnight on July 5. Fully vaccinated travellers will benefit from the reduced quarantine measure almost...

Why Canada is prioritizing immigration during the pandemic

Scotiabank economist Marc Desormeaux shares why immigration is a key national priority. Population and labour force growth are important to keeping the Canadian economy strong. Throughout...

Canada temporarily exempting some immigrants from medical exam

In-immigration applicants may not need to do an additional medical exam for their permanent residency application. Foreign nationals who are in Canada may not have to...

What are the benefits of Canadian citizenship?

More than 80 per cent of Canadian permanent residents apply for citizenship when they become eligible. So, what are the factors that make Canadian citizenship so...

What vaccinated travellers need to know before entering Canada

As part of Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from travel restrictions will not need to quarantine nor will they need...

How to travel to Canada with a COPR during COVID

After 15 months, Canada’s border has reopened to approved permanent residents. These newcomers can now officially immigrate to Canada when they arrive at the border. Granted,...

Why Canada made the surprise decision to extend its travel restrictions again

Canada’s travel ban from India extended

Canada has extended the travel ban for all direct passenger and business flights from India until July 21, 2021, but not from Pakistan. The travel ban from both...

More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says

Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. The brief was published by the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in...