Quebec Workers Win 12-Month Work Permit Extension to Bridge to Permanent Residency

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has introduced…

Maple News Reports: 250 ITAs Issued in Canada’s First Express Entry Draw for Senior Managers with Canadian Experience

Maple News reports that on March 5, Canada conducted the…

Maple News: Sweeping immigration reforms advance after Senate passage

Maple News reports that the Senate has passed Bill C-12,…

IRCC data shows 27% of inland spousal sponsorships incomplete in 2025, Maple News reports

Maple News reports new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…

RESPs for Newcomers: A Practical Guide to Saving for Your Child’s Education in Canada

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for…

Quebec Holds Second Arrima Invitation Round Within a Week, Targets Key Tech and Engineering Roles

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has issued…

Canada Prolongs India Flight Ban Until August 21 Amid Border Reopening Updates

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on…

Canada Temporarily Halts New EMPP Applications Amid Processing Backlog

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…

BC, Manitoba, Quebec, and PEI Invite Applicants in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Rounds

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince…

How Education Assistants Can Immigrate to Canada: Pathways, Programs, and Key Insights

Canada continues to face strong demand for education professionals, and…

IRCC data shows 27% of inland spousal sponsorships incomplete in 2025, Maple News reports

Maple News reports new data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) showing that about 27% of inland spousal sponsorship applications submitted in 2025 (January through October) were refused due to incompleteness. Of 45,235 spouse or common-law partner sponsorship applications reviewed during this period, 32,994 were accepted for processing, while […]

RESPs for Newcomers: A Practical Guide to Saving for Your Child’s Education in Canada

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for a child’s education can feel overwhelming. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a practical way to start saving early for your child’s post-secondary education, whether that’s university, college, trades training, or other eligible programs. An RESP is a government-registered […]

IRCC Processing Times Update: Indian Applicants See Faster Visitor Visas as Overall Timelines Improve

Maple News reports on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) latest processing-time estimates for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications, as of March 11, 2026 (March 9 for certain streams). The update reflects mixed movements across programs, with several notable shifts. Key changes include a one‑month increase in in‑land […]

Kelowna expands Francophone PR pathway for 2026 with new sector and eight in-demand occupations, Maple News reports

Maple News reports Kelowna, British Columbia, has announced its 2026 priorities under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The city will target a new priority sector and eight additional in-demand occupations as part of its francophone pathway to permanent residence. Kelowna sits in south-central BC on […]

Canada launches targeted IEC work-permit routes for Portuguese and Taiwanese youth

Maple News reports that Canada has introduced two new employer-specific work permit pathways under the International Experience Canada Young Professionals stream, expanding opportunities for youth from Portugal and Taiwan. The routes are designed to facilitate work placements with Canadian employers while participants gain international experience. The two pathways are: Young […]