Maple News reports that a proof of citizenship certificate confirms you are a Canadian citizen. IRCC’s current standard processing time for this document is about 15 months, with waits climbing as hundreds of thousands of applicants — including many Americans newly eligible under Bill C-3 since December 2025 — enter […]
Canada Reverses Surrender Demand as Some Citizenship Certificates Are Revalidated, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports a rapid shift in Canada’s citizenship process: the federal government has begun reversing an earlier demand that flagged applicants surrender their citizenship certificates for review, instead issuing revalidation letters that confirm entitlement and activation of the certificates. The revalidation letters, seen by Maple News, are signed by […]
Manitoba Invites 124 Skilled Workers Under Strategic Recruitment Initiative
Maple News reports that on June 18, 2026, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 124 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas pathways, as part of a strategic recruitment initiative and for those holding Manitoba-supported work permits. The […]
British Columbia Issues 279 High-Economic-Impact Invitations in Latest SI Draw Under Innovate Initiative
Maple News reports that on June 18, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program invited 279 high economic impact candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued through two selection routes: a TEER 0–3 job offer with a wage of at least $62 per hour (about $125,000 per year), and […]
Maple News: PEI Announces Largest Provincial Immigration Draw of 2026, Inviting 182 Candidates
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its largest provincial immigration draw of 2026 on June 18, inviting 182 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued to in-province workers employed in high-demand occupations and sectors. The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) awarded Invitations to […]
Canada Moves to Make Early Access to Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Permanent
Maple News reports that Ottawa has moved to make permanent the option for asylum claimants to access work permits more quickly. The initiative appears in draft amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, published in the Canada Gazette on June 19, 2026. Currently, asylum seekers qualify for a work […]
Maple News: New Brunswick Invites 669 Provincial Nomination Candidates Across Six Draws, Dominated by Skilled Worker Streams
Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued 669 invitations through its provincial immigration programs in rounds held June 3–4, spanning the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Invitations were issued under three NBPNP streams — Skilled Worker, Strategic Initiative, and Express Entry — in […]
Canada Overhauls Proof of Citizenship by Descent: Original-Source Records Now Required
Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship department has issued updated guidance on proof of Canadian lineage for citizenship-by-descent applications, following instances where new citizens were asked to return their certificates based on submitted documents. The updates affect which documents are accepted and the standard of evidence required for descent-based citizenship […]
Canada pauses finalization of citizenship-by-descent applications as IRCC reviews cases and tightens documentation
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has temporarily halted finalizing certain citizenship-by-descent applications, according to Global News and The Canadian Press. The pause follows letters sent to a few dozen individuals who had already been approved, asking them to surrender their citizenship certificates while their cases are re-examined. Immigration, […]
Alberta launches Eligibility Explorer to streamline AAIP eligibility checks
Maple News reports that Alberta has launched a new online tool, the Eligibility Explorer, to help foreign nationals determine which Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) streams they may qualify for. Users complete a brief questionnaire, and within minutes the tool identifies potential permanent residence pathways based on their responses. The […]
Canada Tightens Proof-of-Citizenship Certificates for Descent-Based Applicants, Lawyers Say
Maple News reports that a growing number of Canadian citizenship certificates issued to individuals by descent are being questioned, with recipients asked to surrender their certificates after being told they breached rules they were not informed about. On June 13, 2026, letters from the Registrar of Citizenship went out under […]
Bill C-3 Paradox: Millions May Qualify for Canadian Citizenship, Yet Few Will Apply
Maple News reports that Canada’s Bill C-3 reshapes citizenship by descent, potentially making millions of Americans eligible for a Canadian passport and the rights that come with citizenship. Under the new law, those who meet the criteria are effectively citizens already; they simply apply for a proof-of-citizenship certificate to formalize […]
IRCC Processing Times Dip for Some Temporary Residents, While Super Visas Rise — Maple News
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its processing-time estimates on June 17 for several temporary residence categories, with some applicants seeing shorter wait times. The update compares current estimates with those from June 10 across work permits, study permits, visitor visas and super visas. Work […]
Forced Surrender of Canadian Citizenship Certificates May Violate Charter, Experts Say
Maple News reports that on June 13, 2026, the Registrar of Citizenship began issuing letters to individuals born outside Canada, ordering the immediate surrender of their Canadian citizenship certificates while investigations proceed under Citizenship Regulations 26(1). Legal experts say the move could be illegal or unconstitutional. Ala Bujac, a Canadian […]
IRCC Backlog Hits a New Low as Express Entry Falls to 9% in April 2026, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports new figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing the total application backlog continuing to shrink, reaching its lowest level since July 2025. Notable movements include a record-low Express Entry backlog of 9%, a 5% drop in study permit backlog, and a 3% uptick in work […]
Canadian Citizenship by Descent: You Can Apply Even with Gaps in Paperwork, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship rules for descent were expanded on December 15, 2025, removing the first-generation limit and opening eligibility to more people born outside the country. The process still requires documentation, but the system now accommodates gaps by allowing applicants to explain missing pieces and demonstrate their […]