Canada Loosens Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Americans

TWA REPORT – The Canadian-U.S. border has closed for over a year to most non-essential travels. Nevertheless, as of today, August 9, the federal government welcomes fully vaccinated Americans into Canada. The followings are what Americans travellers can expect at the Canadian border starting today. (more…)

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PGWP Policies Adjust for Graduating Students Outside of Canada

THE COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented challenge to Canada’s education landscape. Nevertheless, countless oversea students managed to complete their programs online in the past year. Considering the confusion that may arise from this particular time when students apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) delivered policy adjustments to the program’s requirements.

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Air Travel to the U.S. Remain Available to Canadians

Due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada-U.S. land border have been closed over a year since March 2020. While vaccination rates are escalating in both countries, the reopening of the border has been postponed several times. As Canadians and Americans eagerly expect to reunite with their loved ones across the border, a full-reopening of the border still requires time. On July 19, the Government of Canada announced its plan to allow fully vaccinated American citizens and permanent residents can enter the country without mandatory quarantine – a measure that will take effect on August 9. While Canada welcomes the return of its neighbour, the U.S. has yet to devise any reciprocal border measures. However, despite the inability to enter the U.S. by vehicles or ferries, one means remain open to Canadians who wish to visit the U.S., and that is travelling by air.

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2021 Parents and Grandparents Program to Accept 30,000 More Applications

The meaning of family has never been more pronounced during the pandemic. Many individuals in Canada endure the hardship of separation from loved ones in the past year. Nevertheless, with climbing vaccination rates and adjusted border measures, Canada is ready to accommodate travellers. Particularly, the country focuses on reuniting families through the Parents and Grandparents Program.

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IRPR Strengthens Protection of Temporary Foreign Workers

On July 10, 2021, the Government of Canada proposed a series of amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). The amendments address the necessity of enhancing the protection of temporary foreign workers, who may lack access to information on their rights. As a result, these workers may be rendered vulnerable to workplace exploitation and abuse. While the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP) were devised to ensure employer discipline, there remain some gaps in need of adjustment.

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Quarantine Exemption Now Applies to International Students

Last week, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced quarantine exemptions for certain fully vaccinated personnel. This includes: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and persons registered under the Indian Act. Today, IRCC confirmed that same exemptions may apply to fully vaccinated international students. The new measures will take effect on July 5, 2021.

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First Nations, Inuit and Métis Rights Incorporated into Citizenship Oath

Following a series of unfortunate reveals of past abuses in Indigenous residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) reinforces its Call to Action 94. As a result, Ottawa updated the latest version of Canada’s Oath of Citizenship on June 21, 2021. The Oath’s importance lies in the sense of belonging bestowed by its words to the residents of Canada. That is why the government has included Indigenous peoples into the Oath, as a response to Call to Action 94.

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Quarantine Restrictions Lifted by Canada, Conditionally

As provinces hit respective vaccine targets, the federal government announced a lift of quarantine restrictions starting from July 5th at 11:59PM Eastern Time. However, the abatement entails certain conditions. Currently, only fully vaccinated Canadian citizens and permanent residents are exempt from quarantine restrictions. Moreover, these individuals must receive their inoculations 14 days prior to arriving Canada.

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COPR Holders Now Eligible to Enter Canada!

On June 21, 2021, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced the latest travelling measures pertaining to COPR holders. According to IRCC, those who hold a valid Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and visa are eligible to enter Canada.

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3 Initiatives for Refugee Support Announced by Canada

As a firm advocate of human rights, Canada is always on the look for ways to alleviate related crises. In 2020, Canada’s resettled nearly half of the world’s refugee population. Recently, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) addressed Canada as “a bright light in a horrible year for refugee settlement.”

Instead of asking: “What have we done?”, Canada’s question has always been “What more can we do?” To concord with World Refugee Day’s initiatives, Minister Marco Mendicino devised 3 initiatives to support refugees.

Under the new initiatives, Canada will offer asylum to more people in need. along with community sponsorships that expedite their accommodations.

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