The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply disrupted all forms of human mobility and international migration. With dramatically reduced cross-border movements, the pandemic has decimated tourism, labour migration, family reunification and halted visa processing…
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On 28 November 2021, the Ontario government confirmed that the first two cases of the new Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus were detected in the federal capital, Ottawa.[1] This new strain…
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Air and Land Crossings within 72 hours Effective 30 November 2021, fully vaccinated Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals registered under the Indian Act will be exempt from presenting a pre-entry COVID-19…
Continue ReadingIn a study conducted by the Conference Board of Canada, it was found that immigrants, who make up 23.8% of the overall workforce, are over-represented in key essential industries including food manufacturing…
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On 5 November 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that they would be accepting online applications to request proof of citizenship and search of citizenship records.[1] Through the secure portal,…
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On 8 November 2021, the United States opened their land crossings and ferry terminals to Canadian travelers for the first time following over a nineteen-month shutdown to non-essential travel. The eased restrictions…
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On 26 October 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed his new cabinet following Canada’s most recent federal election last month. Honourable Sean Fraser will replace Honourable Marco Mendocino as the country’s new…
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Earlier this year, on 6 May 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new, innovative, and temporary pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international students “who…
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Effective 30 October 2021, all travellers 12 years of age and older will be required to show proof of vaccination to board a plane, train or cruise ship from Canada, including air…
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Family reunification is one of the core objectives of the Canadian immigration system as set out in s. 3 of the governing legislation, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Immigration, Refugees and…
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