Columbia International College

Category: COVID Updates

  • Updates on COVID-19 trend in the City of Hamilton and Canada

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    Harvey Jiang
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    In order to deliver peace of mind for parents, we are committed to providing reliable, accurate and timely information to our students and parents. You can find below the updated numbers on the recent COVID-19 reported cases in Canada, Ontario – the province where we are located -, Toronto, Ottawa, Region of Peel, and Hamilton.…

  • Starting October 20 International Students Can Enter Canada

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    There are two types of border closure: The Canada-U.S. border closure has been extended until October 21, 2020 for non essential travel International Border Canada’s borders remain closed since March to all non-citizens and non essential travelers with a few exceptions. According to the Canadian Government announcement, the restrictions on international travel ( non-U.S.) remain…

  • Guaranteed Learning (Fall 2020 Semester)

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    Harvey Jiang
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    May 21, 2020 Dear Students, Parents and Partners,   Guaranteed Learning   CIC is strongly committed to the safety and well being of our students and staff.  As we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, we are making appropriate changes to our typical August semester to support student learning. New and returning Columbia students will begin…

  • FAQs on Canada’s Travel Ban 

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    Harvey Jiang
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    This information has been taken after reviewing Immigration Canada (IRCC) guidelines, speaking with Canadian Border Agents, and the International Student Department at University of British Columbia on April 1, 2020. Please be advised the Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19 is changing rapidly, and current policies and procedures, as expressed here, are subject to change.…

  • [COVID-19 Update] April 3, 2020

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    Harvey Jiang
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    COVID 19 – Update #13    Friday April 03, 2020 To: All CIC Students, Parents, and Partners, Government Announcements The Government of Ontario announced earlier this week that the Declaration of Provincial Emergency would be extended to April 13, 2020.  This measure is based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health.  Additionally, Ontario…

  • [COVID-19 Update] March 20, 2020

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    Friday March 20, 2020 Re:  Facilitate our students to study from home To: All CIC Parents, As we are living and studying under the current State of Emergency here in Ontario, we are receiving many requests from students and parents asking the question: Can my child return to my home country and continue studying remotely?…

  • [COVID-19 Update] March 17, 2020

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    COVID 19 – Update #9 Tuesday March 17, 2020 Re:  COVID-19 CIC update To: All CIC Students, Parents and Partners, Following Monday’s (March 16) announcements from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams’ outlining sweeping restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Premier Doug Ford has declared a…

  • [COVID-19 Update] March 12, 2020

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    COVID-19 Update #8 Thursday March 12, 2020 To: All CIC Students, Parents and Partners, Re: Two COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Hamilton, Ontario. Yesterday, a 32-year old Burlington woman physician who is a Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) radiation oncologist has reportedly tested positive COVID-19 after returning from a personal trip to Hawaii, USA. This has no…

  • Message for Parents and Students

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    Laura Castillo
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    January 30, 2020 Dear Students, The Coronavirus that was identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 continues to make headlines.  The number of reported cases are growing daily with several hundred reported cases in several countries, including our neighbour to the south, the United States.  It is also confirmed that the virus can be transmitted…