Details from the second draw held this year through the Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities Stream have been released. Nova Scotia invited 329 French-speaking candidates through its Express Entry-linked Labour Market Priorities stream. The March 29 draw saw Letters of Interest issued to candidates who had selected French as their first official language, with a Canadian […]

High-performance amateur athletes and support personnel may be allowed to enter Canada and may not have to carry out mandatory isolation. Canada is making it easier for high-performance amateur athletes to enter the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amateur athletes and accompanying support personnel, who are participating in international single-sport events, may be exempt from Canada’s imposed […]

ANALYSIS: The Federal Court has upheld an order deporting a woman who has been a Canadian permanent resident since she was a child. The case of Adina Harms-Barbour illustrates the enormous consequences criminal conduct can have on a permanent resident’s status in Canada, even if they have lived here for most of their lives. Harms-Barbour […]

A new IRCC update provides a window into the processing status of applications for several immigration programs. Canada’s immigration department recently updated its processing timelines to reflect its operational capacity during the pandemic. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says on its website that people who are trying to access immigration services may experience processing delays, due to COVID-19. […]

The easternmost Prairie Province has invited a total of 1,627 candidates so far in 2021. Manitoba invited another 335 Canadian immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on March 25. If these invited candidates receive the provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) they will be one step closer to permanent residency status. Manitoba regularly […]

“There does not appear to be a health justification” for the current travel restrictions imposed on COPR holders, says federal MP Christine Normandin. A Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) is calling on the federal government to address the plight of foreign nationals with COPRs who cannot enter Canada. In a letter to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, […]

ANALYSIS: Canada has several immigration options to support the settlement of French-speaking foreign nationals outside of Quebec. For several years, the Government of Canada has been stepping up its efforts to attract Francophone immigrants to communities outside Quebec. These efforts are driven by declines in francophone populations across the country and the importance of ensuring their survival […]

Canada and U.S. experts present recommendations on how to re-open the border. Leading border experts met to discuss how to re-open the Canada-U.S. border, as Canada announces travel restrictions will roll over until April 21. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Twitter, saying non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. will continue for […]

Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates were invited to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. Prince Edward Island has released the details of its scheduled March 18 draw. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) issued a total of 150 invitations. Most of the invitations, 140, went to Express Entry and Labour Impact candidates. The […]

ANALYSIS: A look back at COVID-related measures and how they are shaping the future of Canadian immigration. Days after Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced plans to increase immigration in 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the world that the Canadian border would be closed on March 18— one year ago today— as a public safety […]