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May 4, 2023

Canada waives fees for family members of Canadians who fled Sudan

open work permit, study permit, Sudan, temporary residence
April 24, 2023

Canada to provide support to Sudanese nationals

Sudan; temporary measures
April 14, 2023

Province Ends Detainee Agreement with CBSA

immigration detention
March 24, 2023

Working with the United States to grow our clean economies and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of our border

Canada; irregular migration; Safe Third Country Agreement; United Sates
March 18, 2023

Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

earthquake; open work permit; resettlement; Syria; Turkey;
March 17, 2023

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

international students; labour shortage; open work permit; PGWP
March 10, 2023

Federal, provincial and territorial immigration Ministers meet to plan for the future of Canada’s immigration system

CUAET; Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration; labour shortage; PNP allocations
February 23, 2023

Shaping the future of immigration in Canada

engagement initiative; immigration policy
February 23, 2023

Canada announces support for Iranian temporary residents

Iran, temporary status, open permit
February 6, 2023

Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents

Hong Kong; open work permit; permanent residence; students
January 23, 2023

Canada Meets Its Francophone Immigration Target in 2022

Francophone immigration; French-speaking admissions; Francophone minority communities
January 20, 2023

Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area

construction workers; labour shortages; out-of-status; regularization
January 9, 2023

International Experience Canada program is now open to welcome international youth to Canada

International Experience Canada (IEC) Program; labour shortage; youth
January 3, 2023

Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022

newcomers; permanent residents; target levels
December 9, 2022

Supporting gender equality by addressing barriers to employment

childcare; gender; Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot; settlement services
December 5, 2022

New Funds Aimed At Increasing Recognition Of Foreign Credentials 

foreign credential recognition; healthcare professionals
December 1, 2022

Government of Canada allowing more international youth to work and travel in Canada

International Experience Canada (IEC) Program; labour shortage; youth
November 30, 2022

Shaping the future of immigration through Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

application processing capacity; Indo-Pacific region; international students; visa applications
November 14, 2022

New youth mobility agreement with Italy expands work opportunities for Canadian and Italian youth

Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Agreement; International Experience Canada Program
November 1, 2022

An Immigration Plan to Grow the Economy

Immigration Levels Plan;
October 12, 2022

Streamlining immigration medical examination requirements for eligible applicants

IME, immigration medical exam, in-Canada foreign nationals
October 11, 2022

Reuniting families across the country

income requirement; interest to sponsor; Super Visa
October 7, 2022

International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage

20-hour-per-week rule; off-campus work; study permit
October 5, 2022

Temporary public policy to exempt certain foreign nationals from the immigration medical examination requirement

IME, immigration medical exam, in-Canada foreign nationals
September 29, 2022

Temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Afghan refugees by groups of five and community sponsors

Afghan; Community Sponsors; Groups of Five; Private Sponsorship
September 23, 2022

Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages

doctor shortages; fee-for-service model; permanent residence; physicians
September 21, 2022

Canada works with partners to address forced displacement in the Americas

Caribbean; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Costa Rica; displaced persons; forced displacement; IOM; Latin America ; Panama; United Nations Refugee Agency
September 20, 2022

Strategy to Expand Transitions to Permanent Residency

labour shortages; M-44; temporary to permanent residence
September 16, 2022

COVID-19: CBSA resumes border services at small airports across Canada

airports; border services
September 13, 2022

New online refugee claims portal improves client service

refugee claim; eApp; online asylum application
September 4, 2022

Canada’s immigration minister confirms Express Entry draws will return to normal this Wednesday

Express Entry; Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP); Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
September 1, 2022

Canada continues to strengthen asylum processing capacity in the Americas

asylum processing capacity; Central America; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Mexico; United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
September 1, 2022

A stronger immigration system that better serves newcomers

backlogs; client experience; medical exam; new online services
September 1, 2022

Central America; Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS); Mexico; United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
August 25, 2022

Transition period for distance learning measures

distance learning measures; post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
August 25, 2022

Temporary public policy for foreign nationals being airlifted from Afghanistan

Afghanistan; biometric information; processing fees; Temporary Resident Permits
August 25, 2022

PGWP; processing backlogs; temporary distance learning measures
August 24, 2022

Tackling immigration backlogs to help Canadian businesses grow

immigration processing backlogs
August 23, 2022

Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in eastern Ontario

additional funding; Afghans; government-assisted refugees; settlement services; small and rural communities
August 8, 2022

IRCC begins renewing refugee protection claimant documents

refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs)
August 4, 2022

Removals Resumption Plan

detention; removals; Removals Resumption Plan
August 3, 2022

Canada opens a pathway to permanent residence for families of the victims of two air disasters who are outside of Canada

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (ET302), Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752)
July 13, 2022

Resumption of the Remote Area Border Crossing Program

Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) program
June 25, 2022

Prime Minister announces new task force to improve government services for Canadians

government services; immigration processing backlog; passports
June 20, 2022

Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers): SOR/2022-142

abuse; foreign workers rights; International Mobility Program (IMP); Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP)
June 20, 2022

PC2022-0706 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers)

abuse; compliance; healthcare; recruitment; worker protections
June 20, 2022

Government of Canada funds Kids Help Phone to expand mental health services for Afghan and Ukrainian youth

Afghanistan; counselling; Kids Help Phone; mental health; Ukraine;
June 20, 2022

First U.S. marine preclearance location in Canada opens in Prince Rupert, BC

marine preclearance; Prince Rupert
June 13, 2022

Statement by Minister Gould on Passport Services

passport services
June 10, 2022

Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection

international protection; migration; Summit of the Americas
June 10, 2022

Canada marks 15,000 arrivals of Afghan refugees

Afghan; privately sponsored refugee program (PSR)
June 6, 2022

Expanded National Newcomer Navigation Network to help internationally educated health care professionals

health care professionals; National Newcomer Navigation Network (N4)
June 3, 2022

Canada celebrates Pride Month by helping Afghan LGBTQ2 individuals

Afghan; LGBTQ2; privately sponsored refugee program (PSR)
June 2, 2022

Feds announce one-time $3,000 payment for Ukrainians taking refuge in Canada

Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET); one-time payment; Ukraine
May 24, 2022

New work permit for Quebec skilled workers now open for applications

International Mobility Program Plus (IMP+); labour shortage; Quebec
May 23, 2022

Canada welcomes first federal charter flight for Ukrainians in Winnipeg

Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program; Ukraine
May 20, 2022

COVID-19: The CBSA resumes services at most small vessel reporting sites

services; small vessel reporting sites
May 19, 2022

COVID-19: The CBSA resumes services at most small marine vessel reporting sites

services; small vessel reporting sites
May 17, 2022

Government to ban sanctioned Russians from entering Canada

economic sanctions; entry ban; Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA); inadmissible; Russia; Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA)
May 12, 2022

Government of Canada expands settlement services for newcomers in the Prairies

prairies; resettlement; rural communities; settlement services
May 11, 2022

M-44 PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS 44TH PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

labour shortage, permanent residency, Parliament of Canada, motion
May 11, 2022

Federal charter flights for Ukrainians who want to come to Canada

Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) program; Ukraine
May 11, 2022

Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents

economic immigration stream; labour shortage; pathways to permanency
May 5, 2022

COVID-19: CBSA resumes services and adjusts service hours at five more ports of entry

airports; border clearance services; temporary measures
April 28, 2022

Express Entry changes

Express Entry; Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP); Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
April 22, 2022

New measures to address Canada’s labour shortage

Express Entry; labour shortage; post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
April 20, 2022

New partnership to help Ukrainians come to Canada

Miles4Migrants; Ukraine; Ukraine2Canada Travel Fund
April 6, 2022

Expanding refugee access to third-country solutions: International leaders launch the Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility

Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP); complementary pathways; Global Task Force on Refugee Labour Mobility; third-country solutions
April 5, 2022

Increase in permanent residence fees effective April 30, 2022

fees; permanent residence applications
April 5, 2022

Increase in permanent residence fees effective April 30, 2022

fees; permanent residence applications
April 4, 2022

Government of Canada announces Workforce Solutions Road Map

Workforce Solutions Road Map
March 30, 2022

Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada

settlement services | Ukraine
March 24, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.58

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 17, 2022

Removal orders: Covid-19

removal orders
March 11, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.57

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 7, 2022

Government of Canada announces the new public health plan for cruise ships

cruise ships | non-essential travel | travel restrictions
March 3, 2022

Public policy to support the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) – Phase 2

Atlantic Immigration Class; Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program; EMPP ; Provincial Nominee Class; Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot; skilled refugees
March 3, 2022

CIMM – Undocumented Populations – March 3, 2022

undocumented; regularization
February 28, 2022

Temporary public policy for Afghan nationals applying for temporary resident status

Afghan; biometric information; fees; temporary resident permit; study permit; work permit
February 28, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.56

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 26, 2022

PC 2022-0177 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada

common-law partner | compassionate grounds | listed institution | extended family | fully vaccinated travellers | high-performance international single sport events | immediate family | minor | national athletes | optional or discretionary purpose | protected person | travel restrictions | United States
February 23, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.55

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 14, 2022

New immigration plan to fill labour market shortages and grow Canada’s economy

Labour shortages | Multi-Year Levels Plan
February 7, 2022

Program delivery update: COVID-19 – Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)

Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
January 31, 2022

PC 2022-0042 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

operators of a commercial vehicle | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
January 28, 2022

PC 2022-0041 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada

common-law partner | compassionate grounds | listed institution | extended family | fully vaccinated travellers | high-performance international single sport events | immediate family | minor | national athletes | optional or discretionary purpose | protected person | travel restrictions | United States
January 27, 2022

Program delivery update: Entry/Exit

Beyond the Border Action Plan | Entry/Exit Program
January 27, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.54

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 27, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.53

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 15, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.52

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 15, 2022

Exemptions ending for certain travellers entering Canada

travel restriction exemptions | minors | Covid Prevention Measures>Vaccine mandates
January 2, 2022

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.51

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 23, 2021

Temporary Public Policy for Afghan Nationals in Canada Applying for a Work or Study Permit

Afghanistan | biometrics | study permit | work permit
December 22, 2021

Travel Advisory: Limited exceptions to border measures in British Columbia

travel restrictions | vaccine passports
December 21, 2021

Bathurst, New Brunswick Port of Entry Temporary Suspension of Service

border services | New Brunswick
December 20, 2021

PC 2021-1050 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

COVID-19 molecular test | unvaccinated travellers | varients of concern
December 20, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.50

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 17, 2021

Government of Canada announces additional measures to contain the spread of the Omicron variant

flight restrictions | Africa | travel restrictions
December 16, 2021

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mandate Letter

family reunification | resettlement | Afghanistan | undocumented |
December 16, 2021

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Ethiopia

Ethiopia | pre‑removal risk assessment (PRRA)
December 13, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.49

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 3, 2021

Applications now open for the expanded Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
November 30, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.48

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 30, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.47

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 30, 2021

Government of Canada introduces additional measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

Africa | flight restrictions | travel restrictions
November 26, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.46

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 26, 2021

Government of Canada introduces new measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

flight restrictions | Southern Africa | travel restrictions
November 24, 2021

Canada announces new measures for extended families of Afghan interpreters

Afghanistan | extended family
November 23, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.45

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 20, 2021

PC 2021-0963 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and other obligations

pre-arrival COVID-19 testing | travelling outside of Canada for less than 72 hours
November 20, 2021

PC 2021-0961 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

asylum claimants entering between ports of entry | fully vaccinated | optional or discretionary purpose |
November 19, 2021

Government of Canada announces adjustments to Canada’s border measures

border services | fully vaccinated travellers | travel restrictions | Covid Prevention Measures>Vaccine mandates
November 10, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.44

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 29, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.43

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 29, 2021

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Nicaragua

Nicaragua | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
October 19, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.42

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 18, 2021

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Afghanistan

Afghanistan | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
October 6, 2021

IRCC launches the Canadian Refugee Protection Portal

Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP)
October 6, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.41

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 2, 2021

Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions

compassionate grounds | extended family | immediate family | travel restrictions
September 23, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.40

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 10, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.39

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 3, 2021

On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force

fully vaccinated travellers | optional or discretionary purpose | travel restrictions
August 31, 2021

Canada reaches agreement with U.S. to support refugees’ travel to safety

Afghanistan | persecuted Afghan minorities | women human rights advocates | LGBTI | journalists
August 23, 2021

Program delivery update: Special measures for Afghanistan

immediate family | protected persons
August 20, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.38

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 20, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.37

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 13, 2021

Canada expands resettlement program to bring more Afghans to safety

Afghanistan | LGBTI | journalists | resettlement | women human rights advocates |
August 12, 2021

Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador extend immigration agreement

Newfoundland and Labrador
August 11, 2021

Online citizenship applications

citizenship applications
August 11, 2021

Online citizenship applications

citizenship; website tool
August 11, 2021

Canada moving forward with a proof of vaccination for international travel

ArriveCAN | travellers | vaccine passports
August 10, 2021

New Permanent Residence Online Application Portal for authorized representatives

Permanent Residence Online Application Portal
August 9, 2021

On August 9th, new public health measures will come into force affecting travel to Canada

negative COVID-19 molecular test | United States | vaccine passports
August 9, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.36

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 6, 2021

PC 2021-0825 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

compassionate grounds | government-authorized accommodations | isolation period | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing | randomized-testing | unvaccinated children
August 6, 2021

PC 2021-0824 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States

discretionary travel | essential service | exceptions | mmediate and extended family members | national interest | fully vaccinated | unvaccinated dependants
August 6, 2021

PC 2021-0823 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

discretionary travel | optional or discretionary purpose | fully vaccinated | unvaccinated dependants | unvaccinated habitual residents of the remote communities
July 29, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.35

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 22, 2021

Temporary public policy for the resettlement of Afghan nationals in Afghanistan

Afghan; exemptions to IRPA; resettlement
July 16, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.34

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 15, 2021

New open work permit available for recent permanent residency applicants

open work permit | permanent residence applicants
July 5, 2021

On July 5th, fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada can benefit from reduced public health measures

fully vaccinated travellers | Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA) | travel restrictions
July 5, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.33

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 29, 2021

Changes to the invitation to apply period under Express Entry

Express Entry | permanent residence applicants
June 22, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.32

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 21, 2021

PC 2021-0615 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

fully vaccinated persons | mandatory traveller declarations on vaccination status and proof of vaccination | pre-arrival COVID-19 testing
June 14, 2021

Practice notice: RPD and RAD processing for individuals applying under government of Canada public policies

air disasters; front-line health workers; Guardian Angels
June 11, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.31

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 30, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.30

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 21, 2021

PC 2021-0419 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

minors | national interest exemption | optional or discretionary purpose |
May 21, 2021

Government of Canada extends Quarantine measures and travel restrictions

flight restrictions | India | Pakistan
May 18, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.29

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
May 13, 2021

Program delivery update: Protected persons applications for permanent residence go digital

permanent residence applicants | protected persons
May 7, 2021

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Myanmar

Myanmar | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
May 5, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.28

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
April 22, 2021

Language testing for the temporary pathway to permanent residence

eligibility criteria | language testing
April 22, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.27

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
April 22, 2021

Government of Canada suspends flights from India and Pakistan

flight restrictions | India | Pakistan
April 15, 2021

Minister Mendicino launches plan to accelerate caregiver application processing

caregivers | immediate family | permanent residence applicants
April 15, 2021

Government of Canada Appeal allowed on Safe Third Country Agreement

Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)
April 12, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.26

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 31, 2021

Program delivery update: Paper-based economic class applications go digital

online permanent residence application portal | Non-Express Entry (base) Provincial Nominee Program | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) | Agri-Food Pilot | Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) | Quebec Selected Investor Program | Quebec Entrepreneur Program | Quebec Self-Employed Persons Program
March 30, 2021

Canada expands efforts to welcome more Yazidi refugees and other survivors of Daesh

Daesh | extended family | resettlement | Yazidi
March 19, 2021

PC 2021-0174 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

government-authorized accommodation | land crossing from the U.S. | negative COVID-19 molecular test | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine plan
March 19, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.25

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 19, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.24

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
March 17, 2021

The Government of Canada announced new measures regarding temporary foreign workers

Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA)
March 10, 2021

Irregular Migration in COVID-19 Context

irregular crossing; Roxham Rd.;
March 10, 2021

Detention of Foreign Nationals facing Removals

detention; Immigration Holding Centres; removals
March 8, 2021

CIMM – Francophone Immigration

Francophone immigration; French-speaking admissions; Francophone minority communities
March 4, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.23

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 22, 2021

Air travellers to Canada must Quarantine in hotel starting Feb. 22

Government-Authorized Accommodation (GAA)
February 20, 2021

Public Health Agency of Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders

ArriveCAN | contact tracing
February 19, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.22

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 19, 2021

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Belarus

Belarus | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
February 15, 2021

Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air

travellers | travel restrictions | United States
February 14, 2021

PC 2021-0076 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

optional or discretionary purpose | pre-arrival testing obligations
February 14, 2021

PC 2021-0075 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

essential services | government-authorized accommodation | land crossing from the U.S. | negative COVID-19 molecular test | optional or discretionary purpose | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine plan
February 13, 2021

Thousands of skilled workers in Canada invited to stay permanently

Express entry | Canadian Experience Program | permanent residence
February 12, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.21

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
February 12, 2021

Government of Canada announces further measures to support international students

distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
February 1, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.20

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 31, 2021

Suspension of all flights to and from Mexico and the Caribbean

Caribbean | flight restrictions | Mexico
January 29, 2021

Government of Canada introduces further restrictions on international travel

Caribbean | Central America | Mexico | South America | travel restrictions | United States
January 19, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.19

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
January 18, 2021

IRB moving to remote-only hearings as of January 18, 2021

in-person hearings
January 8, 2021

New policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada

open work permit | Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
January 6, 2021

PC 2021-0001 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations

designated federal facility | negative COVID-19 molecular test
January 6, 2021

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.18

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 17, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.17

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 17, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.16

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
December 16, 2020

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada implements public policy to help stranded temporary workers from Trinidad and Tobago

agricultural workers | employment insurance | open work permit | temporary status | travel restrictions | Trinidad and Tobago
December 14, 2020

Minister Mendicino announces increased flexibility in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot and welcomes practical nurses

work experience | health care sector | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
December 14, 2020

IRCC announces opening date of special measures for refugee claimants working in health care during the pandemic

caregivers | common-law partners | health care sector | spouses | permanent residence applicants | Quebec.
December 11, 2020

Canada and Italy sign new youth mobility agreement

International Experience Class (IEC) | Italy | youth mobility
December 8, 2020

Refugee Protection Division to hold virtual hearings

in-​person hearings | Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
December 4, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.15

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 29, 2020

PC 2020-0968 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

exclusive dating relationship | optional or discretionary purpose | high-performance international single sport events | study permit
November 29, 2020

PC 2020-0966 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States

dating partners | essential service | exceptions | high-performance international single sport events | national interest
November 29, 2020

Government of Canada announces extension of travel restrictions

international single sport events | travel restrictions
November 27, 2020

Service Canada online biometrics enrollment scheduling tool reopening

biometrics | online scheduling tool
November 26, 2020

Online Citizenship Test

online citizenship test
November 26, 2020

Minister Mendicino announces the coming into force of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act

Immigration consultants | College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act
November 25, 2020

Visa application centres in India offering limited biometrics appointments for spouses, partners, dependent children and students

biometrics | dependent children | listed institution | India | spouses | visa application centres (VACs)
November 23, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.14

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 23, 2020

Biometric collection to be offered in more locations following opening of two temporary VACs

biometrics | visa application centres (VACs) | United States
November 12, 2020

Changes to the pre-removal risk assessment for Hong Kong

Hong Kong | study permit | pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA)
November 12, 2020

Canada announces immigration measures supporting Hong Kong residents and Canadians in Hong Kong

Hong Kong | permanent residence applications | study permit | work permit
November 10, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.13

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 6, 2020

Public Policy on Work Experience Eligibility Requirement for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

labour shortage | Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) | work experience
November 4, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.12

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
November 2, 2020

Refugee Appeal Division to hold virtual hearings

in-​person hearings | Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
November 2, 2020

Government of Canada announces new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada

ArriveCAN | contact tracing | travellers
October 30, 2020

PC 2020-0840 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 7

alternatives to Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine | compassionate grounds | dependant children | regular Canada-U.S. border crossers
October 30, 2020

PC 2020-0839 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States

compassionate grounds | essential service | exceptions | immediate family members | listed institution | national interest | registered Indian
October 30, 2020

PC 2020-0838 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

compassionate grounds | optional or discretionary purpose | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine | registered Indian
October 29, 2020

Minister Garneau announces extended measures for cruise ships and pleasure craft in Canada

Arctic | cruise ships | passenger vessels | pleasure craft | travel restrictions
October 23, 2020

My Case pilot phase 2 launch

My Case
October 22, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.11

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 22, 2020

Immigration Appeal Division Expands Virtual Proceedings

in-person hearings
October 7, 2020

PC 2020-0797 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 6

compassionate grounds | dependant child | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
October 7, 2020

PC 2020-0796 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any country other than the United States

compassionate grounds | extended family members | essential service | exceptions | listed institution | national interest
October 7, 2020

PC 2020-0795 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Prohibition of Entry into Canada from the United States

extended family | compassionate grounds | students | listed institution
October 7, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.10

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
October 6, 2020

Temporary Public Policy to exempt prospective refugee claimants, in Canada, from the requirement to make a claim to an officer, in person

Canadian Refugee Protection Portal (CRPP) | In-person service | online applications
September 28, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.9

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 24, 2020

IRCC speeding up processing for spousal applications

spousal applications
September 22, 2020

New temporary public policy allowing permanent residence applicants to rely on biometrics previously submitted within the last 10 years

biometrics | permanent residence applicants | visa application centres (VACs)
September 18, 2020

Canada-US extend temporary non-essential travel restriction

non-essential travel | travel restrictions
September 17, 2020

Gradual resumption of in-person services

in-person services
September 15, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.8

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 4, 2020

Refugee Resettlement in COVID-19 Context

refugee resettlement
September 3, 2020

Public policy to support the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot – Phase 2

Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
September 2, 2020

New immigration measures to support Lebanon

immediate family | Lebanon | permanent resident travel document (PRTD) | passport | visa applications
September 2, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.7

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
September 1, 2020

Policy Governing Communication between the Refugee Protection and Refugee Appeal Divisions

Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) | Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
August 26, 2020

Important new measures on post-graduation work permit eligibility for students beginning programs online

distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) | travel restrictions
August 24, 2020

New temporary public policy will allow Visitors [Foreign Nationals] to apply for a work permit without having to leave Canada

business visitors | employer-specific work permit | Global Skills Strategy | labour shortage | super visa holders
August 21, 2020

Government of Canada to appeal the Federal Court decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement

Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) | United States
August 20, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.6

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
August 7, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.5

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 25, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.4

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
July 22, 2020

Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship]

Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) | United States
July 14, 2020

Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students

distance learning | online learning | study permit
July 14, 2020

Extension for temporary residents applying to restore their status

out-of-status | temporary status
July 13, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.3

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 30, 2020

IRCC resuming processing of online applications for visitor visas and eTAs, but travel restrictions remain

electronic travel authorization (eTA) | online applications | travel restrictions | visitor visas
June 17, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19. No.2

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 17, 2020

Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Aviation Due to COVID-19 No.1

air operators | aerodrome | health checks | facemask
June 12, 2020

Temperature screening to be required for travellers at Canadian airports

flights | temperature screening
June 11, 2020

Visa application centres gradually starting to offer services

biometrics | in-person services | visa application centres (VACs) | travel restrictions
June 10, 2020

Canada signs new youth mobility arrangement with Andorra in a virtual ceremony

Andorra | International Experience Canada (IEC) | Working Holiday stream | youth mobility arrangement
June 5, 2020

Temporary public policy exempting essential workers from giving biometrics overseas

agriculture | agri-food | biometrics | essential workers | health care sector
June 1, 2020

The Government of Canada announces new measures for pleasure craft in northern communities

Arctic | pleasure craft | travel restrictions
May 15, 2020

Agri-Food Pilot begins accepting applications May 15

agri-food | labour shortage
May 14, 2020

Flexibility in post-graduation work permit rules to help international students and Canadian post-secondary institutions

distance learning | online learning | Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP)
May 12, 2020

Government announces help for employers to meet their labour needs

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) | labour shortage | work permit
April 29, 2020

Processing changes for visas due to COVID-19

electronic travel authorization (eTA) | essential services | visa applications
April 29, 2020

ArriveCAN mobile application launched nationally

ArriveCAN | contact tracing
April 27, 2020

IRCC Client Support Centre resumes calls

call Programmatic Changes>Operations | client support
April 22, 2020

Support for students and new grads affected by COVID-19

Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
April 20, 2020

PC 2020-0261 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

compliance management processes | employer obligations | removal order
April 15, 2020

Prime Minister announces expanded access to Canada Emergency Response Benefit and support for essential workers

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) | essential workers
April 14, 2020

PC 2020-0260 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order – Mandatory Isolation, No. 2

asymptomatic | non-medical mask | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
April 14, 2020

Government of Canada updates mandatory requirements for travellers entering Canada

non-medical mask | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
April 7, 2020

Practice notice – Special measures due to covid-19

communication | in-person hearings | Resumption Notice
April 5, 2020

New measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on commercial passenger vessels and ferries

cruise ships | passenger vessels | travel restrictions
March 27, 2020

Update on 2020 Parents and Grandparents Program 

Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)
March 26, 2020

COVID-19: In person Service Canada Centres to be closed

benefits | in-person services | Service Canada Centres
March 25, 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act (S.C. 2020, c. 5)

Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
March 21, 2020

Prime Minister announces efforts to bring Canadians home from abroad

flight restrictions | repatriation | self-isolate
March 20, 2020

PC 2020-0160 Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations
March 20, 2020

Canada provides update on exemptions to travel restrictions to protect Canadians and support the economy

essential travel | international students | LMAI process | Temporary Foreign Worker Program
March 18, 2020

Prime Minister announces temporary border agreement with the United States

Canada-U.S. border | non-essential travel | United States
March 16, 2020

Prime Minister announces new actions under Canada’s COVID-19 response

travel restrictions | non-essential travel | essential workers | self-isolate
March 14, 2020

All in-person hearing and mediations except detention reviews postponed

detention | in-​person hearings | mediations
March 13, 2020

Government of Canada advises Canadians to avoid non-essential travel abroad; Registration of Canadians Abroad

cruise ships | non-essential travel | travel restrictions
March 12, 2020

Supplementary Information 2020-2022 Immigration Levels Plan

Immigration Levels Plan
February 17, 2020

PC 2020-0070 Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order

heightened oversight | repatriation | Covid Prevention Measures>Quarantine
January 28, 2020

Program delivery update: New regulator – The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
January 27, 2020

Legislation introduced to establish independent review of the Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Border Services Act | Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act
January 2, 2020

Temporary public policy for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area

out-of-status; undocumented | regional labour market need