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Canada Will Be Delaying 2020 Parents And Grandparents Immigration Program Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

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The government of Canada has announced that they will be delaying the opening of their 2020 Parents and Grandparents Visa Program due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due to the high numbers of the coronavirus patients in the country, the government of Canada has announced that they will be placing a temporary halt for the program. According to IRCC (Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada), the launch of the call for expressions of interest to apply for the program was anticipated in the coming weeks. The temporary deferral of the call for applications is not expected to impact when parents and grandparents will arrive in the country. The Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be processing the applications. The Parents and Grandparents Program allows the citizens of Canada and its permanent residents to send out sponsorship to their parents and grandparents so they can obtain permanent residency status. The program is so popular that the fe...

Coronavirus Canada: Students Of York University Residence Told To Go Into Self-Isolation

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All students that are living in a residential building at the York University have been advised to go into self-isolation after an individual began exhibiting some symptoms that are similar to those that infected people with Coronavirus have. The notice was posted on the website of the University on Wednesday regarding Founders Residence. The university, however, said that individual exhibiting symptoms does not have either presumptive or confirmed case of the coronavirus, which is also known as the COVID-19. The notice said: “York has carefully planned for this scenario and us immediately notified Toronto Public Health to ensure the person is receiving the appropriate care and that proper precautions are being taken to minimize the risk of transmission, including contacting anyone else they believe may be at risk.” The notice added, “Students and employees sharing space with this individual have been provided additional communication on this matter.” The notice continu...

Canada And The USA Agree To Close Down Border Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

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In the latest attempt of Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the country and the United States of America have mutually agreed to close down the border. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, confirmed the news through a tweet. The move represents the response of the 2 countries, as the world is trying to do it's best to stay away from the virus. Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced that tourists and shoppers will be barred to move between the borders. On March 18, 10:40 am, the Prime Minister announced the news. Canadians are going to be allowed to return home and trades within the 2 countries are going to continue. Truckers are going to be allowed to cross the border in an effort to keep the flow of the food, fuel, and medicines available to both countries. Residents of Canada that have symptoms of the virus are not allowed to board a plane, but crossing the border by land can be an option. On March 16, 2020, P...

5 Major Benefits of Studying In Canada

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Canada is not only known for its snowy season, it is also known as a country that has a well-developed country that offers quality education at an affordable rate. Canada offers its amazing education system to people all over the world, and this includes students from India. There are more advantages of studying in Canada, and that includes: 1.   Advanced Education System  The education system of Canada is considered by many as one of the best in the world. Their education system attracts students from all over the world. The high academic standards of Canada shows a lot on the progress the country is making. Once you finish your education in Canada, it can be assured that you will have a successful future and a good career. 2.        Affordable Education The unique advantage of living in Canada is that their education system is affordable. Remember, each course is different, so the education costs may vary based on the co...

Canada Will Be Welcoming Over 1 Million New Immigrants Between 2020 To 2022

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Great news for people all over the world that are looking to migrate to Canada! Marco Mendicino, the Minister of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, made his first major policy speech since his November 2019 appointment as the Minister. Mendicino, who was appointed after the Liberal Party of Canada was re-elected to a second mandate in October. Vision speeches are a long-standing tradition among-st the immigration ministers of Canadian Immigration Canada. They outline the government’s aspirational goals and what policies and programs the government is going to pursue to achieve the goals. As Minister Mendicino opened up his speech, he stated that the future of Canada depends on Immigration. As such, it is critical to have a dialogue on how many people in Canada needs to secure their economic prosperity. Mendicino said it is necessary due to the demographic realities of Canada. Canada is currently an aging country with a low birth rate. ...