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The IRCC has released new guidance on January 25th for the examination and issuance of study and work permits for foreign nationals in Canada who received an approval of their application outside of Canada.
For more information:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational…
The IRCC has released new guidance for study permit holders impacted by COVID-19 who wish to do a co-op work placement under the heading “Co-op Work Permit.” It adds information on possibilities for doing work placements overseas if the student’s school and employer agree, as this type of work does not require a work permit.
For more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational…
It is now a legal requirement for all air passengers five years of age or older to be tested and receive a negative result for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to travelling to Canada from another country.
Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory 14-day quarantine.
IRCC has announced a temporary public policy has been put in place to help agricultural workers from Trinidad and Tobago who are stranded in Canada due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions in their home country.
For more information.
(Please link “For more information” to https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/public-policy-stranded-worker… )
We asked our team to share a little more about themselves so you can start getting to know them.
What languages do you speak?
Spanish and English
Where are you originally from?
Puerto Natales, Patagonia, Chile
What countries have you lived in?
United States and Chile
Where is your favorite place in the world and why?
I am still looking for a favorite place but mainly anywhere that makes me feel welcome at home.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Responsible, persistent and empathic.
Are there any achievements or qualifications you are proud of and would like to share?
When I look back and see how many students have learned English and how many of them have been able to study abroad following my advice, that makes me extremely proud.
What is your favorite thing about working for Atlantic Canada Language Academy?
I love working with people from different countries, where everybody contributes with a piece of history, culture, experience, each piece of a perfect puzzle.
What one piece of advice would you give to international students starting their ESL journey at ACLA?
Don’t be afraid of speaking and sharing your ideas, the more you express yourself the faster you will learn the language and make friends as well.
We asked our team to share a little more about themselves so you can start getting to know them.
What languages do you speak?
Vietnamese and English.
Where are you originally from?
Vietnam.
What countries have you lived in?
Vietnam.
Where is your favorite place in the world and why?
Canada. It’s safe.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Kind, enthusiastic, dedicated.
What is your favorite thing about working for Atlantic Canada Language Academy?
Working with amazing and friendly people.
What one piece of advice would you give to international students starting their ESL journey at ACLA?
Immerse yourself in English and the culture, inside and outside the classroom
With the holidays looking a little different this year, it is time to get creative and still make this most of this amazing time of year!
The news started to come in mid-November that our amazing town Santa Parade was cancelled, the Craft Shows, the Lighting of the Trees by townhall and even the Lighting of the Vessels. These events draw many people from surrounding communities and it was simply too risky to go ahead with them. I don’t know who was more disappointed; my 8 year old daughter or me! I was so looking forward to showing our incredible students some of our town’s Christmas traditions.
Typically, the festivities start the last weekend in November and carry us through to Christmas. Lunenburg is an exceptionally wonderful place during the holidays.
So how do you make Christmas still special when everything has changed? You make new traditions and alter the old ones! You can still walk around, or drive by, the beautifully lit trees by town hall. You can still stroll the waterfront and see the amazing Bluenose II lit up, as well as other boats, trees and more. You can still grab a hot chocolate and go for lights drives and see over 115 lit up homes in Lunenburg in just 30 minutes! Yes, we counted. You can still sing carols and spread cheer. Christmas isn’t over…you just have to look a little harder.
When my daughter’s choir couldn’t go ahead with their annual performance, she asked if she could just sing, all by herself, at the bandstand in town. So one evening, in our matching Christmas pajamas, we belted out Christmas songs for anyone who wanted to listen. “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”-Buddy the elf
So this year, whether you are near or far, find new ways, or slightly adjusted ways, to celebrate this magical time of year. You may have to try a little harder, look a little harder, but there is so much to be grateful for…so much to celebrate. So much kindness and joy to spread.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Jackie
New restrictions will come into force at on Thursday, Nov. 26, and continue for two weeks until midnight Dec. 9, with a possibility of extension.
Eurocentres Atlantic Canada will remain open in an online and in-person format while adhering to the new restrictions thoroughly.
As of November 21, 2020, if you’re flying to Canada as your final destination, you must use ArriveCAN to submit your:
You must use ArriveCAN before you board your flight to Canada.
Once you submit your information through ArriveCAN:
Online survey of newcomers to Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is conducting an online survey of newcomers to Canada on their resettlement, settlement and integration experiences. The survey will help IRCC understand which settlement and resettlement services are working well, and what needs improvement. This will help IRCC strengthen its Settlement Program to better meet the needs of newcomers to Canada.
