Airports Reopening in Canada to International Flights and Travel Requirements
Canada is allowing international flights at a limited number of airports at this time. This is due to the pandemic. At the end of November, 2021,...
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Canada’s Updated NOC System 2021
Canada is making changes to the NOC system. NOC 2021 will be introduced in the fall of 2022. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is the national...
Land Border Reopening between Canada and the U.S.
On November 8, 2021, the land border between Canada and the United States will be open both ways for the first time since March 2020. Canada...
Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents for Canada in 2021
Between September 23 and October 7, 2021, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will issue 30,000 invitations to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents to sponsor their parents...
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Holds Draw on 23 September 2021, Issues 391 Invitations
In its latest draw held on 23 September 2021, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) gave out 391 invitations to immigration candidates to seek a provincial...
Canada is Again Welcoming Direct Flights from India
After months of restriction, direct flights from India to Canada resumed onSept. 27, 2021. Direct flights had been suspended in April after India had a large...
Canada’s 2021 Election and Immigration
Canada’s federal election in 2021 will affect immigration for some time. The federal government is responsible for much of immigration in Canada. Federal and provincial governments...
Saskatchewan Immigration Draw Issues 528 Invitations
On 8 September 2021, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held a draw where 528 eligible immigration candidates received an invitation to apply for a provincial...
Canada’s Travel Update during the Pandemic
As of September 7, 2021, Canada will allow travellers from other countries who are fully vaccinated from the pandemic to enter the country for non-essential reasons....
Will Canada Establish a Municipal Nominee Program?
As Canada prepares for a federal election in September, a regional pilot program aimed at helping communities welcome new immigrants is in the planning stages for...
Canada Welcoming Large Numbers of Permanent Residents
Canada is working towards welcoming 401,000 immigrants as permanent residents in 2021. And the numbers are expected to rise from there. In July of 2021, Canada...
New Saskatchewan PNP Draw Invites 496 Candidates for Immigration
On 19 August 2021, The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) issued invitations to 496 candidates following a draw for two of its immigration categories: Express Entry...
Labour Market Impact Assessment
A Labour Market Impact Assessment or LMIA is needed for many employers who want to hire temporary foreign nationals to work in Canada. An LMIA determines...
How COVID-19 Affected Occupations in Saskatchewan
In November 2020 the Government of Canada published employment outlooks for each province in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting jobs affected by COVID-19 and...
Purpose of the Provincial Nominee Program with Express Entry
Canada and its provinces share immigration, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada makes the final decision on who immigrates to Canada. This includes the federal Express...
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Holds New Draw and Issues 452 Invitations
A draw was held on 5 August 2021 that selected 452 immigration candidates in Saskatchewan. These candidates are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination....
Travel to Canada during the Pandemic
Travel and entrance to Canada continue to be affected by the pandemic. However, there are some changes happening. As of August 9, 2021, fully vaccinated Americans...
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program Holds Draw on 21 July 2021, Issues 280 Invitations
Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held a draw for eligible candidates from its International Skilled Worker category. 280 candidates received invitations to apply for a provincial...
New Open Work Permit to be Introduced for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Temporary residents who were in danger of losing their work permits before becoming permanent residents will soon be eligible for a new open work permit, based...
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Deadline for Permanent Residence
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program or AIPP is an immigration program that began in 2017. It was started to help the economies of the Atlantic provinces...
Draw Held by Saskatchewan PNP Issues 295 Invitations
A draw held on 8 July 2021 by the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), Saskatchewan’s provincial nomination program, invited 295 candidates to apply for a provincial...
Statistics Canada Report Highlights International Students’ Contributions to Canada
A recent report by Statistics Canada examined the immigration paths taken by international students in Canada from 2000 to 2019. A major finding of the report...
Canada’s Population Growth in First Quarter of 2021 Due to Immigration
According to a 17 June 2021 Economic Update from RBC, Canada’s population grew by 82,000 in the first three months of 2021. This is the fastest...
Canada Day
Canada Day is a holiday when Canadians celebrate Canada’s birthday. Though the pandemic and domestic issues changed somewhat how Canada Day was celebrated, Canadians across the...