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Immigrants are encouraged to get vaccinated in Quebec
Immigrants 12 years and over, living in Québec, regardless of their immigration status, can be vaccinated free of charge as part of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. On June 3, 2021, The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration announced that immigrants can book an appointment on the Clic Santé platform or get their vaccine doses in walk-in clinics. The health insurance card is not mandatory for vaccination, but clients must present an identification card at the vaccination site.
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The scientific panel advised the Canadian Government to end hotel quarantine
The scientific panel advising the Canadian government advised to end the mandatory three-day hotel stay since the virus’s incubation period is much longer. The panel also recommended keeping the home quarantine policy in place. Since February 22, all air travellers to Canada have been required to stay in a government-approved hotel for three days upon the arrival. Then they are required to take a COVID-19 test, and after a negative result, they are required to complete their mandatory 14-day quarantine period. This recommendation can ease Canada’s travel restrictions.
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Minister Mendicino encouraged applicants to apply for a Start-up Visa
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marco Mendicino considered the Start-up Visa as a key to Canada’s economic recovery. Mendicino sent a clear message that after the pandemic, ‘with the startup visa program, Canada is open for business.’ The Minister also noted the role of international students in the program as many international students invest in Canada and become small business owners. In 2013, Canada started the Start-up Visa Program as a pilot project. Since 2018 the startup visa has been a permanent part of Canada’s immigration.
#Start_up_visa, #SUV, #IRCC