Canadian Immigration News

Canada continues to cement its position as one of the most popular study destinations due to its perception as a ‘safe and stable’ country, particularly because of how well it handled the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is a summary of the most important headlines from this week.

Under its new 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan, Canada will aim to welcome around 80,000 immigrants per year under its Spouses, Partners and Children immigration category.

The Canadian government's newest Labour Force Survey (LFS) data shows very recent immigrants are performing better in the job market during the coronavirus pandemic.

The federal government and Quebec government have announced that a new immigration program for health care asylum-seekers helping to fight COVID-19 will go into effect on Monday December 14.

The Government of British Columbia invited 256 Skills Immigration and Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in December 8 invitation round.

Canada invited another 5,000 federal Express Entry system candidates to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

An Act that provides a legal framework to regulate immigration and citizenship consultants is now in effect.

On November 30, 2020, Service Canada re-opened the biometric appointment scheduling service for immigration applicants.

Nova Scotia held a new draw inviting Express Entry candidates with a job offer from a Nova Scotia employer on December 1.