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Travel Advisory: Limited Exceptions to Border Measures in BC

On December 22, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency issued a reminder to travellers that border…

Government of Canada introduces additional measure to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern

On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization classified B.1.1.529 as a variant of concern…

BC-Vietnam Education MOU Signed

Ministers Whiteside (Education) and Kang (Advanced Education and Skills Training) signed the first…

Inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Sep 30, 2021

On September 30, Canada will observe its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day…

Canada Announces Extension of Flight Ban from India as It Prepares for the Return of Direct Flights

On September 21, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it is preparing for the resumption…

COVID-19 Travel Toolkit

As of September 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EDT, Canada will allow entry of travellers from any…

BC Ministry announce IE Mobility Programs and International Student Ambassador Pathways Scholarships

British Columbia’s Ministry of Education is pleased to announce that applications are now…

Quarantine and Isolation for International Students FAQ Updates

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has updated the Quarantine and Isolation for…

Quarantine and Isolation FAQ for International Students

Global Affairs Canada has shared a document, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada, that…

Supporting post-secondary students affected by India, Pakistan travel restrictions

Mental health supports are available to BC post-secondary international students who are affected…

Provincial and federal updates in response to COVID-19

Provincial updates The Province of British Columbia is aware of the significant pressures that many…

New pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 essential temporary workers and international graduates

April 14, 2021—Ottawa—Today, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration,…