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Ottawa introduced an update regarding off-campus work

On June 9, 2021, the Government of Canada introduced clarifications to the instructions regarding students who possess a part-time course load in their final academic term. Full-time students with a part-time course load are allowed to work full-time during the regularly scheduled break before their last semester and are allowed to work off-campus up to 20 hours per week during their final academic session, provided they have maintained full-time status for the duration of their program of study. #Study_permit, Off_campus_work

June 10, 2021

Canada updated guidelines on returning incomplete applications

On June 9, 2021, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provided updated guidelines on when to return incomplete spousal applications. Updates for Family class applications will help immigration officers to review applications for completeness. Applicants can be sure their application has been made when an application is received, and date stamped by the Case Processing Centre (CPC). An application is date stamped the day it is received in the mailroom at the CPC. The fact that the CPC has received, and date stamped an application is proof that an application has been made. #PR, #Famiy_class, #Spausal_application https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2021-returning-incomplete-applications.html

June 10, 2021

Canada may ease border restrictions for vaccinated travellers

Canada is going to ease border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers. Travellers entering Canada will need a negative test and could be subject to a much shorter quarantine period. However, the currently required 14-day isolation period will probably be loosened. The plans are in the early stages and no official announcement was made. Currently, Canada and the US are under pressure to relax restrictions. Travel restrictions for the world’s longest land border will expire on June 21, as well as Canada’s international travel restrictions. #Covid_19, #Vaccination, #Travel_restrictions   http://Canada May Ease Border Restrictions For Vaccinated Travellers  

June 9, 2021

Canada’s best ten cities for tech workers

According to the report of the world’s biggest commercial realtor - CBRE Research, Canada's cities 'possess the strongest combination of attributes that the technology sector requires to flourish including, and most importantly, a high concentration of tech employment. ' The experts used 13 metrics to measure the tech market’s depth, vitality, and attractiveness to employers and potential employees, as well as the availability of talent, quality of labour, and gross operating costs. Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Waterloo, and Montreal retain top spots in the rankings. Calgary, Victoria, Halifax, Quebec City, and Hamilton also among the best places to find technology jobs in Canada. #IT, #Tech_cities   https://vancouversun.com/business/commercial-real-estate/canadas-top-10-tech-talent-cities-ranked/

June 8, 2021