With the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian government has introduced a series of measures to combat the virus, with total funding approaching 200 billion Canadian dollars. Meanwhile, provinces across Canada have been actively responding to the pandemic based on their local situations. Recently, as signs of the pandemic stabilizing emerge, several Canadian provinces have announced plans to reopen.
Currently, New Brunswick has announced its reopening, with a three-phase restart plan to be implemented immediately. Phase 1 (effective immediately as of May 1): Different households may gather and meet; outdoor venues such as parks, beaches, golf courses, as well as fishing and hunting areas are now open; carpooling, drive-in religious services, and post-secondary education are also resuming. Phase 2 (2-4 weeks after flattening the curve): Restaurants may reopen. Phase 3 (3-4 weeks after no new cases): Dentists, fitness centers, and churches will reopen.
In addition, Saskatchewan has announced a restart on May 4; Ontario also released its framework for a reopening plan on April 27, local Canadian time; Prince Edward Island is also expected to gradually relax restrictions in the coming weeks, with relevant businesses expected to reopen in early May.
Meanwhile, Air Canada has announced the resumption of flights to Vancouver starting June 1, including flights between Vancouver and Beijing, and Vancouver and Shanghai! Due to the ongoing severity of the pandemic in Toronto and Montreal, Air Canada has decided not to resume services there until June 23, with subsequent resumptions to be managed in an orderly manner based on the situation. New immigrants who have been unable to enter Canada due to the pandemic can now put their landing plans back on the agenda.
The gradual reopening of Canada signifies that the economy is about to restart. As everyone knows, Canada is a diverse and inclusive country that is very welcoming to immigration applicants. Previously, Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino, stated that Canada's future depends on immigration, and currently, about 80% of Canada's national population growth comes from immigration. He estimates that by 2030, this ratio will be close to 100%.
According to Canada's newly announced "Million Immigration Plan," the immigration quota for 2020 is 341,000, 351,000 for 2021, and 361,000 for 2022, with a total of 1.053 million immigrants to be admitted over the three-year plan. Compared to the 1.0218 million planned in 2018, the total number of immigrants has increased. Furthermore, statistics show that in 2019, Canada received 341,180 new immigrants, exceeding the government's original target of 341,000. It is possible that the number of new immigrants over the next three years may also exceed the original plan.
It should be noted that an increase in the number of immigrants does not mean that immigration policies are always lenient. Interested applicants should apply as early as possible to benefit sooner! Are you still hesitating about such a friendly and multicultural country? During this period of immigration dividends in Canada, you should also start planning your "Plan B" for life early.
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