Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that beginning November 30, Canada will enforce strict new travel and border measures requiring full COVID-19 vaccination for most travelers aged 12 and above. This mandate applies to air travel, railways under federal jurisdiction—such as VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer—and cruise ships or other passenger vessels traveling […]

Maple News reports that CIC News has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of delivering trusted, timely information on Canadian immigration. Since publishing its first article on November 30, 1996, CIC News has evolved into a leading digital resource for immigration news and analysis, reaching millions of readers around […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its temporary travel restrictions to include Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi, bringing the total number of restricted countries to ten. The decision, announced on November 30, comes in response to growing international concern over the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These countries join seven others […]

Maple News reports that a recent study from Statistics Canada reveals a significant shift in Canadians’ family planning decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many choosing to postpone having children. This trend adds urgency to the country’s ongoing reliance on immigration to support its shrinking workforce and aging population. According […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has revised its COVID-19 travel protocols, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning from South Africa to bypass the previous requirement of obtaining a COVID-19 test from a third country prior to re-entry. The temporary adjustment permits travellers to present either a negative […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a series of updated travel measures to control the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. These changes, which affect both foreign nationals and Canadian citizens, are aimed at minimizing the risk of new infections entering the country. Effective immediately, foreign nationals who have […]

Maple News reports that Canada has confirmed the 12 Members of Parliament (MPs) who will serve on the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM). This influential committee plays a key role in evaluating federal immigration and multiculturalism policies, as well as overseeing the operations of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Maple News reports that on December 14, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the Canadian government’s latest Economic and Fiscal Update, outlining key fiscal priorities for the coming year. A central theme in the plan is the strategic role of immigration in driving the country’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Maple News reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released new mandate letters to his cabinet, shaping the direction of Canada’s immigration policy in the coming years. These mandate letters outline key responsibilities and objectives for each minister and are central to the government’s vision, especially in the area of […]

Maple News reports that Canada welcomed more than 47,000 new permanent residents in November, setting a fresh monthly record for the third consecutive time. This figure is the highest on record since modern immigration data started in 1980 and reflects Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) intensified efforts to meet […]

Maple News reports that Canada is officially lifting its travel ban on 10 African countries, effective December 18 at 11:59 p.m., as announced by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos on December 17. The policy shift arrives just three weeks after the ban was initially introduced to curb the spread of the […]

Maple News reports that Canada welcomed more than 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021—a historic achievement that marks the highest number of newcomers in a single year since the country’s founding in 1867. This also represents the first time since 1913 that Canada has crossed the 400,000-immigrant threshold. Immigration, Refugees […]

Maple News reports that the median earnings of recent immigrants to Canada have reached record levels, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. The study, which draws on data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database, highlights positive wage trends among permanent residents, particularly those from economic-class immigration programs. Immigrants who […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration system is grappling with a growing backlog, with over 1.8 million applications pending as of mid-December 2021. The data, obtained through an access-to-information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), highlights ongoing challenges in managing a surge in applications across multiple immigration and […]

Maple News reports that, as of January 15, Canada now mandates full COVID-19 vaccination for nearly all foreign travelers entering the country. This new policy expands existing rules that previously applied only to non-essential travelers, extending the requirement to include essential travelers as well. The updated regulations now apply to […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to attract newcomers from across the globe, thanks to its inclusive social values, thriving job market, and world-class education system. If you’re planning to study, work, or settle in Canada, one key step in your immigration journey is demonstrating your English language proficiency—which is […]