July 2021

After much expectation, the 2021 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program will reopen the week of September 20^th.  However, new applications are not being accepted.  Only those who submitted an interest to sponsor form in 2020 are eligible for the random selection process.  This will be great news for those not selected in the January 2021 draw, as they will be getting a second chance in the ‘lottery.’  However, no new ‘lottery tickets’ are available, which will be devastating for anyone who couldn’t apply in 2020. 

June 2021

Last month, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Canadian Bar Association’s Immigration Law Online Symposium.  My paper and speaking notes are available here.

May 2021

When I meet with prospective immigrants, I often ask them why they wish to move to Canada.  Their responses vary, but economic opportunities and respect for human rights are usually at the top of their lists. 

April 2021

In an attempt to make up for a pandemic-related shortfall of potential immigrants from overseas, the Canadian government will open temporary programs for individuals working in Canada.  There will be three streams available:

• 20,000 applications for temporary workers in health care

• 30,000 applications for temporary workers in other selected essential occupations

• 40,000 applications for international students who graduated from a Canadian institution