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Parliamentary committee publishes study on COVID impact on Canadian immigration.
https://www.cicnews.com/2021/05/parliamentary-committee-publishes-study-on-covid-impact-on-canadian-immigration-0518117.html#gs.1mvmol
"IRCC has issued authorization to travel letters to many of the affected expired visa holders who were approved before March 18, 2020. However, Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders who got their documents after travel restrictions first went into place are not allowed to come to Canada. These people have been starting to see their documents expire, since the COPR’s validity is tied to that of the medical exam and the holder’s passport.
To address the need for COPR holders to land in Canada and complete their permanent residency landing, the committee wants IRCC to issue authorization letters automatically. Furthermore, they want IRCC to waive the need for expired documents to be renewed while the pandemic endures.
Also, the committee recommends IRCC allow sponsored spouses with no access to a medical exam in their own country to do the process in Canada on a visitor visa during the pandemic".
Nice to see some positivity here again.
https://www.cicnews.com/2021/05/parliamentary-committee-publishes-study-on-covid-impact-on-canadian-immigration-0518117.html#gs.1mvmol
"IRCC has issued authorization to travel letters to many of the affected expired visa holders who were approved before March 18, 2020. However, Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) holders who got their documents after travel restrictions first went into place are not allowed to come to Canada. These people have been starting to see their documents expire, since the COPR’s validity is tied to that of the medical exam and the holder’s passport.
To address the need for COPR holders to land in Canada and complete their permanent residency landing, the committee wants IRCC to issue authorization letters automatically. Furthermore, they want IRCC to waive the need for expired documents to be renewed while the pandemic endures.
Also, the committee recommends IRCC allow sponsored spouses with no access to a medical exam in their own country to do the process in Canada on a visitor visa during the pandemic".
Nice to see some positivity here again.
https://www.cicnews.com/2021/05/canada-planning-to-reopen-u-s-border-0518131.html#gs.1n7ujc
Keep your fingers crossed..
Keep your fingers crossed..
A few are receiving COPRs .. that's been the case for Outlands since August 2020 and it is still very insignificant compared to the huge number of people waiting, myself a 6th April 2020 AOR haven't seen any progress in my application since july 2020.. don t let the small number of COPRs foul you, the backlog of FSW outland is still very huge and I don t know how they will manage it ..
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Ontario to shorten COVID-19 vaccine dose interval starting with health-care workers
Tue., May 18, 2021, 1:47 a.m.
When asked about the time frame for administering second COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ontarians, associate chief medical officer of health Dr. Barbara Yaffe said Monday the province will eventually see shorter intervals between mRNA vaccine doses, particularly for frontline health-care workers and for people in certain high-risk groups. But, the doctor said she doesn’t see the interval becoming “really short” but it might become shorter than 16 weeks.
Ontario to shorten COVID-19 vaccine dose interval starting with health-care workers
Tue., May 18, 2021, 1:47 a.m.
When asked about the time frame for administering second COVID-19 vaccine doses to Ontarians, associate chief medical officer of health Dr. Barbara Yaffe said Monday the province will eventually see shorter intervals between mRNA vaccine doses, particularly for frontline health-care workers and for people in certain high-risk groups. But, the doctor said she doesn’t see the interval becoming “really short” but it might become shorter than 16 weeks.
COVID-19 cases in Vancouver Island region continue to fall
Tue., May 18, 2021, 12:59 a.m.
As the province starts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone aged 18 and above, Island Health's chief medical officer said he's relieved to see the number of active cases in the Vancouver Island Health region continuing to trend down.
"What we are seeing is a general decrease both in south and central Island," Dr. Richard Stanwick said on CBC's On the Island on Friday. "The numbers are absolutely bang on ... and that means our contact tracers are able to make sure we get a hold of anybody who has been exposed at this point."
On Friday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Arian Dix reported 494 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including eight that were reported in the Vancouver Island region.
The region has now recorded 4,875 cases since the pandemic began, and on Friday, there were 149 active cases, including 16 people in hospital and five in critical care.
Stanwick said the warmer spring weather could be a contributing factor to the overall downward trend as more people head outside to enjoy the sun.
"Fortunately, people are taking advantage of our spectacular weather and amazing things to see on the Island," he said. "So that reduces the ability of the virus to spread."
He said over 400,000 vaccines have been administered to more than half of the population and approximately three per cent have received a second dose.
"I think the key word ... is register, register, register," Stanwick said. "Our immunization clinics have been doing phenomenal."
On Thursday, more than 11,000 people received their vaccine at the immunization clinics. Stanwick said he is advising the provincial heath office that vaccine administration for students can be done more effectively and efficiently at the larger clinics rather than at schools.
"This could be a totally different approach because we've got other vaccines we would like to administer to students and we normally do that in the schools," he said, "so we may have a different program, a different look in the fall."
Tue., May 18, 2021, 12:59 a.m.
As the province starts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone aged 18 and above, Island Health's chief medical officer said he's relieved to see the number of active cases in the Vancouver Island Health region continuing to trend down.
"What we are seeing is a general decrease both in south and central Island," Dr. Richard Stanwick said on CBC's On the Island on Friday. "The numbers are absolutely bang on ... and that means our contact tracers are able to make sure we get a hold of anybody who has been exposed at this point."
On Friday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Arian Dix reported 494 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including eight that were reported in the Vancouver Island region.
The region has now recorded 4,875 cases since the pandemic began, and on Friday, there were 149 active cases, including 16 people in hospital and five in critical care.
Stanwick said the warmer spring weather could be a contributing factor to the overall downward trend as more people head outside to enjoy the sun.
"Fortunately, people are taking advantage of our spectacular weather and amazing things to see on the Island," he said. "So that reduces the ability of the virus to spread."
He said over 400,000 vaccines have been administered to more than half of the population and approximately three per cent have received a second dose.
"I think the key word ... is register, register, register," Stanwick said. "Our immunization clinics have been doing phenomenal."
On Thursday, more than 11,000 people received their vaccine at the immunization clinics. Stanwick said he is advising the provincial heath office that vaccine administration for students can be done more effectively and efficiently at the larger clinics rather than at schools.
"This could be a totally different approach because we've got other vaccines we would like to administer to students and we normally do that in the schools," he said, "so we may have a different program, a different look in the fall."
Ottawa Prepares To Reopen Canada-U.S. Border
Baystreet Staff - Monday, May 17, 2021
Ottawa is preparing to reopen the border with the United States.
The federal government’s plans to begin easing restrictions at the border come despite the fact that Canada remains far behind the U.S. in terms of COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Senior officials have begun to formally talk about options for how to reopen the border between Canada and the U.S. One plan reportedly under consideration is whether to employ a two-track system in which quarantine and testing requirements would be relaxed for vaccinated travelers.
The world’s longest international border has been shut since March 2020 to most non-essential travel, dramatically reducing land and air traffic between the two countries. The restrictions have hurt Canada’s tourism and airline sectors, costing them $20 billion in revenue last year.
Any reopening of the border would be gradual and contingent on declining COVID-19 cases in both countries.
The third wave of the pandemic has hit Canada harder than the U.S. because of a vaccine rollout that’s been slowed by supply issues and shipment delays. According to Bloomberg News’ Vaccine Tracker, 34.1% of Canadians have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and only 2.7% are fully vaccinated, compared with 46.6% and 35.8% in the U.S.
Trudeau has said that most Canadians aren’t likely to be fully vaccinated until September, at the earliest
Baystreet Staff - Monday, May 17, 2021
Ottawa is preparing to reopen the border with the United States.
The federal government’s plans to begin easing restrictions at the border come despite the fact that Canada remains far behind the U.S. in terms of COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Senior officials have begun to formally talk about options for how to reopen the border between Canada and the U.S. One plan reportedly under consideration is whether to employ a two-track system in which quarantine and testing requirements would be relaxed for vaccinated travelers.
The world’s longest international border has been shut since March 2020 to most non-essential travel, dramatically reducing land and air traffic between the two countries. The restrictions have hurt Canada’s tourism and airline sectors, costing them $20 billion in revenue last year.
Any reopening of the border would be gradual and contingent on declining COVID-19 cases in both countries.
The third wave of the pandemic has hit Canada harder than the U.S. because of a vaccine rollout that’s been slowed by supply issues and shipment delays. According to Bloomberg News’ Vaccine Tracker, 34.1% of Canadians have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and only 2.7% are fully vaccinated, compared with 46.6% and 35.8% in the U.S.
Trudeau has said that most Canadians aren’t likely to be fully vaccinated until September, at the earliest
I have an immigration lawyer friend in Canada who is saying CEC specific draws will continue at least till the fall
Even if cases drop down to 0 All programs draw may not come. IRCC has a huge backlog and they want to clear it first. Changes to the EE will be introduced soon. Good luck everyone
Even if cases drop down to 0 All programs draw may not come. IRCC has a huge backlog and they want to clear it first. Changes to the EE will be introduced soon. Good luck everyone
So will you decline an ITA if IRCC did an ALL PROGRAM DRAW before 31 dec 2021 ?
Ohhh good let IRCC to finished huge backlog and start again All programs draw once they free after couple of years.....HhahahEven if cases drop down to 0 All programs draw may not come. IRCC has a huge backlog and they want to clear it first. Changes to the EE will be introduced soon. Good luck everyone
Yes, they will continue to approve applicants from US because borders are going to open soon between two countries and travel will be allowed for people who are vaccinated! The sharp decline in cases in US are giving a hope to Ottawa.
Good Luck
congrats...Did you do something extra to boost your chances for OINP?
I am one of the many candidates trying to learn French to boost my score and hopefully get an ITA.
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