Travellers Face Hefty Non-Compliance Fines as Canadian Border Reopens
Lauren BoormanCanada continues to strictly enforce entry requirements, hitting travelers who do not comply with severe fines.
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IRCC Move to Digital Platforms Good News for Applicants
Since the pandemic hit, IRCC applications have been slowly moving to digital platforms.
What Would Changes to the Express Entry System Mean?
Rebecca MajorThe Canadian Government hints at a possible overhaul in how the Express Entry system is used to select applicants but what would changes to the Express Entry System mean?
International Migrants Day 2020: Five Inspiring Immigration Stories Of The Year
Adam PinskyDec. 18 marks International Migrants Day, a day to celebrate the contributions of newcomers to their new communities. We realize that 2020 has been a hard year everyone. The global COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences for global mobility, public health, and immigration. But in spite of it all, there are glimmers of hope that…
Here We Go Again: The 3rd Attempt To Regulate Immigration Consultants
If the announcement of yet another new regulatory body to govern the conduct of immigration consultants is giving anyone else déjà vu, you’re not alone. On Nov. 26 Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco E. L. Mendicino announced that the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act is now in force. The College of Immigration and…
How The Biden Administration Might Affect Canada’s Immigration System
After four years of anti-immigrant sentiment from Washington, how could the Biden administration affect Canada’s immigration strategy? The Canadian-U.S. relationship is strong and longstanding. Canada is the largest trading partner with the U.S. and we share the largest undefended border between any two countries. And despite tariffs on Canadian goods and other tense moments, Canada…
The Toll Of COVID-19 On Canada’s Permanent Residence Services
Can Canada’s generous permanent residency programs & services survive the COVID-19 pandemic? The Canadian government has made great efforts in the face of the coronavirus pandemic to accommodate and improve immigration services for a select few. These efforts often focus on temporary workers or international students—two things that have an immediate economic benefit to Canada. …
Are Quebec’s PEQ Reforms Xenophobic?
Are the PEQ reforms emblematic of the xenophobic tendencies of the government of Quebec? The short answer is — it’s complicated. A recent editorial in the McGill Tribune, a student-run newspaper from McGill University, makes the case that the new Programme Experience Quebecoise (PEQ) reforms highlight the xenophobic sentiments held by the Coalition Avenir Quebec…
Is a Municipal Nominee Program (MNP) The Future Of Canadian Immigration?
The federal government can select newcomers, provincial governments can too but what’s notably missing is a way for cities and towns to do the same. A Municipal Provincial Nominee program promised by the current Liberal government could change all that. A very brief history of Canadian immigration Initially, Canada had a immigration system that strongly…
Interview With Canadian Immigration Attorney Jennifer Ganeshanathan
ITC News interviewed Immigration Attorney Jennifer Ganeshanathan to answer Canadian immigration questions we’ve received from our readers. Jennifer works for the Canadim Law Firm based in Montreal, Quebec and has a wealth of experience helping newcomers successfully immigrate to Canada. 1. What trends do you see coming up for the future of Canadian immigration? I…
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