Statistics Canada reported that against the background of easing coronavirus restrictions, GDP in the third quarter of 2021 amounted to 5.4%.
This figure indicates that the economy was growing in the 3rd quarter, while in the 2nd quarter of 2021 it was declining. During this period, Canadians spent a lot and the savings rate fell from 14% to 11%.
When some of the restrictive measures were lifted, residents of the country rushed to catch up with the pandemic: that is, visit bars, restaurants and other public places.
It has been estimated that most of the money spent was in cafes, restaurants and hotels.
Statistics Canada chief economist Avery Schoenfeld warned in a statement that the bright prospects for economic recovery could be darkened by the fact that the recently identified Omicron coronavirus strain will soon make its negative adjustments to the country's economic recovery.
#Statistics_Canada, #unemployment, #economy, #COVID_19, #Omicron
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-gdp-grew-annualized-5-110700358.html
December 2, 2021
Many students from India arrive in Canada with a heavy burden of loans on their parents without being aware of the challenges they may have in Canada.
Despite their best efforts, they often run into financial problems. Mental challenges increase to the extent that it seems easier for them to end their lives.
In the GTA alone, about five bodies of Indian students are cremated every month.
This year, 156,171 study permits were issued to students from India, which is double the number for last year. Most of the students succeed in fighting the challenges, but a few unfortunate ones can never go back to join their families.
#India, #Indian_students, #international_students, #study_permit
December 1, 2021
Chinese woman in Toronto applied for family reunification immigration for her father but unexpectedly, her father was diagnosed with hepatitis.
The applicant was unable to forfeit public health care services at her own expense, so her application was rejected. She appealed to the rejection, the court rejected her appeal after in-depth consideration as the father had family support in China, and he could get good medical care there.
Therefore, there was no reason to give humanitarian and compassionate help to the father.
#China, #hepatitis, #health_requirements, #family_reunification
December 1, 2021
On November 30, 2021, the Government of Canada cancelled all direct flights to 3 more South African countries due to the spread of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus.
As of November 30, 2021, all direct passenger flights to and from Nigeria, Egypt, and Malawi have been suspended. On November 26, 2021, Canada restricted all direct flights from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Regardless of their vaccination status, all travellers from these 10 countries will have to provide a pre-departure negative COVID-19 molecular test result.
#Covid_19, #Travel_restrictions, #South_Africa, #Botswana, #Eswatini, #Lesotho, #Namibia, #Zimbabwe, #Mozambique, #Nigeria, #Egypt, #Malawi, #Travel_ban
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/covid-19-variant-omicron-south-africa-reaction-214456568.html
December 1, 2021
