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Express Entry applications to be processed within 6 months again

May 18, 2022 admin backlog, backlogs, cec, covid, covid-19, CRS, crs score, Express Entry, fstp, fswp, immigration, immigration minister, pandemic, PNP, processing times, sean fraser

Credit to Author: Gabriel Dumitrascu| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 12:15:45 +0000

Prior to the pandemic, the Canadian government aimed to process most Express Entry immigration applications within six months. Due to the pandemic, however, applicants have had to wait much longer. Non-Canadian Experience Class (CEC) Express Entry applicants are waiting well over 20 months on average for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to finalize their […]

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Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report

April 21, 2022 admin canada economy, canada labour market, coronavirus pandemic, covid-19, immigration, labour market, LMIA, pandemic, Quebec, temporary foreign worker, tfwp

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:17 +0000

Quebec has started off the year with a low unemployment rate and a record number of job vacancies. In an effort to address labour shortages, the provincial and federal governments have put forth a number of measures to support immigrants. The pandemic has transformed Quebec’s labour market. Public health measures have exacerbated previously-existing labour market […]

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A Trump Judge Ended Mask Mandates. The World’s Worst People Partied Mid-Flight.

April 19, 2022 admin covid-19, Joe Biden, mask mandates, news, pandemic, politics, public health, travel, US news, worldnews

Credit to Author: Anya Zoledziowski| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:59:24 GMT

Others are understandably furious after the judge, deemed “unqualified” by the American Bar Association, issued the decision.

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As kids’ activities reopen, parents share insights about keeping families active during COVID-19 shutdowns

April 19, 2022 admin covid-19, family & relationships, Living, Parenting, parenting styles

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:21:46 +0000

The article looks at COVID-19’s impact on children’s activity levels and parents’ plans for returning their children to physical activities or sport – are they planning to wait until after the pandemic had ended?

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Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy

April 15, 2022 admin children, columnists, covid-19, education, face mask, HEALTH, opinión, school closures

Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000

Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.

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Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy

April 15, 2022 admin children, columnists, covid-19, education, face mask, HEALTH, opinión, school closures

Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000

Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.

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Vaughn Palmer: NDP government lacking transparency in handling of COVID-19 pandemic, says Andrew Weaver

April 15, 2022 admin andrew weaver, BC Greens, BC NDP, british columbia politics, columnists, coronavirus, covid-19, John Horgan, opinión, politics, vaughn palmer

Credit to Author: Stephen Snelgrove| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:10:20 +0000

“I wish that the government were forthright a few months ago, saying that they were giving up on preventing spread and moving into ‘herd immunity’ mode. The poor communication of public health intentions undermines confidence in our health leaders.” — Andrew Weaver

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COVID-19 update for April 15: Hospitalizations up; 23 deaths last week | Ontario's top doctor wants to extend mask mandate for hospitals, transit

April 15, 2022 admin BC government, British Columbia, coronavirus, covid-19, fraser health, HEALTH, island health, local health, local news, news, northern health authority, van live, vancouver coastal health, World Health Organization

Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:31:45 +0000

Here’s your daily update with everything you need to know on the coronavirus situation in B.C. and around the world.

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COVID-19: B.C. expert says you should have the right to know if your doctor is vaccinated

April 14, 2022 admin British Columbia, coronavirus, covid-19, dr. bonnie henry, local news, news, vaccinations

Credit to Author: Lisa Cordasco| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 00:38:55 +0000

Dr. William Bowie said he believes all health care practitioners have a duty to protect their patients by being vaccinated against COVID-19 and that patients have the right to know if their caregiver is vaccinated

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COVID-19 update for April 14: Existing COVID vaccines won't deliver herd immunity

April 14, 2022 admin BC government, British Columbia, coronavirus, covid-19, fraser health, HEALTH, island health, local health, local news, news, northern health authority, van live, vancouver coastal health, World Health Organization

Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:48:28 +0000

Here’s your daily update with everything you need to know on the coronavirus situation in B.C. and around the world.

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