February 10, 2021 by Jonathan Mor in COVID-19
  • Comments Off on COVID-19 testing requirement quietly amended for international travellers

COVID-19 testing requirement quietly amended for international travellers

We previously reported that virtually all international passengers flying to Canada from another country would be required to provide evidence […]

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January 21, 2021 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on IRCC establishes temporary policy allowing former international students to obtain new work permit

IRCC establishes temporary policy allowing former international students to obtain new work permit

The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship recently announced a temporary policy that would grant a new work permit to […]

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January 04, 2021 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on Canada enters into new bilateral youth mobility agreement with Italy

Canada enters into new bilateral youth mobility agreement with Italy

Introduction The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship recently announced that Canada and Italy have signed a new bilateral youth […]

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December 29, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on Examining the concept of dual intent for temporary resident applicants in Canada

Examining the concept of dual intent for temporary resident applicants in Canada

Dual intent exists when a foreign national seeks entry to Canada as a temporary resident (i.e., visitor, student, or worker), […]

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May 25, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in COVID-19
  • Comments Off on Transport Canada issues new requirements regarding face masks for persons boarding flights to Canada

Transport Canada issues new requirements regarding face masks for persons boarding flights to Canada

Introduction Transport Canada’s latest order is Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada due to COVID-19, […]

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April 22, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on An overview of Canada’s domestic travel restrictions

An overview of Canada’s domestic travel restrictions

Canada has already imposed restrictions on international travellers in order to limit the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), […]

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April 22, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
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An overview of Canada’s domestic travel restrictions

Canada has already imposed restrictions on international travellers in order to limit the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as a mandatory obligation on all travellers who enter Canada (with limited exceptions) to self-isolate for a period of 14 days. Most recently, certain provinces and territories have

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April 15, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on A revised update on Canada’s travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak

A revised update on Canada’s travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak

We previously discussed the restrictions that Canada has imposed on international travellers (Travel Restrictions), in order to limit the spread of the […]

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April 15, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
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A revised update on Canada’s travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak

We previously discussed the restrictions that Canada has imposed on international travellers (Travel Restrictions), in order to limit the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Since that time, there have been several additional developments:

  • The Government of Canada has repealed and reissued its two Orders-in-Council relating to the Travel

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April 08, 2020 by Jonathan Mor in Immigration
  • Comments Off on Update on special measures implemented for certain immigration applicants affected by COVID-19

Update on special measures implemented for certain immigration applicants affected by COVID-19

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) previously implemented special measures for applicants for Canadian immigration benefits who have experienced disruptions due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and are located in China, Iran, and South Korea,.  These special measures were discussed here.  IRCC has since provided additional guidance on its COVID-19 special measures, which relate to

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