On December 2, 2021, the first charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees arrived in Canada.
Around 250 vulnerable Afghan refugees who worked for Canada during and after the military mission — including women leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted minorities, LGBTI individuals, and journalists landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
As a part of Canada’s humanitarian commitment, in the upcoming days, these refugees will be resettled into their host communities and follow the quarantine rules with the support of their private sponsors.
#Afghanistan, #Afghan_refugees, #refugees, #Taliban
December 3, 2021
Following the outbreak of the Omicron strain, the Government of Canada introduces additional measures.
Effective immediately, all vaccinated travellers arriving in Canada by plane will have to take a PCR test upon arrival and remain in quarantine until the test results arrive
. This rule applies to those arriving from all countries except the USA.
As for unvaccinated travellers who are allowed to enter Canada, they will also need to take a PCR test upon arrival and on the eight after, as well as undergo a 14-day self-isolation.
#Covid_19, #Travel_restrictions, #Omicron
December 2, 2021
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
