On 8 November 2021, the United States opened their land crossings and ferry terminals to Canadian travelers for the first time following over a nineteen-month shutdown to non-essential travel. The eased restrictions…
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Beginning at 12:01 am EDT on September 7, 2021, fully vaccinated foreign nationals are eligible to enter Canada for non-essential reasons, such as tourism. However, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in…
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Following Mr. Bellissimo’s recent blog post, I write this piece to share #MyImmigrationFuel. Ever since I was young, immigration interested me. I was fortunate to be able to travel with my family…
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On 16 July 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced the launch of a new refugee stream to provide a safe haven for human rights defenders who are fleeing persecution in…
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On 14 June 2021, Minister Mendicino, Minister Bennett and Minister Miller announced that Indigenous peoples can now reclaim their traditional names on immigration documents. A person’s name is not just a name….
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On 12 May 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced a new public policy put in place to facilitate immigration for families who are still…
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On 5 March 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced that they were expanding the Sydney, Nova Scotia Case Processing Centre in an effort to reunite families faster and improve application…
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On 12 February 2021, the Government of Canada announced the extension of travel restrictions for those entering Canada. With the new variants of the COVID-19 virus being detected throughout the country, the…
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International students contribute so much to Canada, including over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Unfortunately, the pandemic has presented critical challenges for international students….
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On 9 December 2020, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that on 14 December 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting…
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