Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that on December 9, 2020, Health Canada granted its first emergency authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine, giving a green light to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. This marks the beginning of Canada’s largest immunization campaign in history and is seen as a major turning point in the national pandemic […]

Maple News reports that thousands of individuals who have been officially approved for permanent residency in Canada remain stranded outside the country due to complications stemming from expired documents and pandemic-related travel disruptions. Fadi Ghaoui, a cybersecurity analyst from Lebanon, is one such case. He received his Confirmation of Permanent […]

Maple News reports that Canada welcomed approximately 15,100 new permanent residents in October 2020, a figure nearly identical to that of September. This marks the second-highest monthly intake since COVID-19 began affecting immigration flows earlier in the year. Newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) highlights the […]

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced key changes to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), a program tailored to help rural communities attract and retain skilled foreign workers. According to an announcement made on December 14 by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, these adjustments are aimed at boosting participation […]

Canada has earned a spot among the top five countries worldwide for immigrant-friendly policies, securing fourth place in the latest edition of the Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX). The ranking, based on 52 countries, evaluates how effectively governments support newcomers in becoming full members of society. MIPEX, a globally recognized […]

Maple News reports that Canada implemented an immediate ban on all incoming passenger flights from the United Kingdom starting midnight on December 20, 2020. This decisive move came in response to growing concerns over a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19 that had rapidly spread across parts of the UK. […]

Maple News reports that immigrants and international students will play a pivotal role in Canada’s economic revival, as the country continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With labour shortages intensified and a rapidly aging population, welcoming newcomers is more critical than ever. According to a recent […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer accept webform submissions from individuals with expired Confirmations of Permanent Residence (COPR) who are ready to travel to Canada. This change was confirmed in the department’s most recent program delivery update and marks a shift in how […]

Maple News reports that Canada admitted 15,300 new permanent residents in November 2020, marking the third consecutive month with immigration levels around that figure. Although this reflects a slight rebound in arrivals compared to earlier in the year, total immigration numbers remain well below pre-pandemic norms due to continued global […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to immigration as a key driver of economic development and recovery in a new supplementary mandate letter released by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The letter, addressed to Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, outlines the government’s updated immigration priorities in […]

Maple News reports that a recent survey highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted economic outcomes for immigrants in Canada, amplifying longstanding vulnerabilities in the immigration system. According to research conducted by World Education Services (WES), which analyzed responses from 7,496 recent immigrants across three surveys between April and August […]

Maple News reports that Canada is extending its international travel restrictions for non-U.S. arrivals until at least February 21, 2021, as part of continued efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The extension was officially announced by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, underscoring the Canadian government’s commitment to safeguarding public […]

Canada is making COVID-19 vaccines accessible to everyone in the country, regardless of their immigration status, Maple News reports. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has affirmed that vaccines will be distributed equitably to all residents for whom they are approved and recommended, including permanent residents, temporary workers, international […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino, has reaffirmed the federal government’s strong commitment to immigration despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent interview aired on the Canadian program The Agenda, Mendicino discussed how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is adapting to […]

Maple News reports that Canada and Ukraine have formalized a new agreement aimed at enhancing immigration pathways and mobility between the two nations. The Canada-Ukraine Mobility Working Group, announced by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, is designed to strengthen immigration collaboration and offer more avenues for Ukrainian nationals to come to […]

Maple News reports that newly arrived immigrants to Canada earned the highest median entry wage on record in 2018, marking a significant milestone in Canada’s immigration and labor market trends. According to recent data released by Statistics Canada, immigrants who were admitted in 2017 reported a median income of $30,100 […]