Maple News reports that Canada’s population growth reached a historic low in the third quarter of 2020, registering a net increase of just 2,767 people between July and September. This marks the slowest quarterly growth since national demographic tracking began in 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This unprecedented stagnation is […]
Month: December 2020
British Columbia Invites 58 Tech Professionals in Final 2020 Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 58 candidates in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot stream, part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were issued during a draw held on December 29, capping off the province’s […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Launches Immigration Stream for Skilled and Educated Talent
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting highly educated and experienced professionals to meet growing labor market needs. The province’s new Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador program will start accepting applications on January 2. Designed to support sectors with critical talent […]
Canada Lowers Express Entry Cutoff as Record-Breaking Draw Invites 5,000 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that on December 23, Canada held its final Express Entry draw of the year, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 468, representing a slight drop from the previous draw held on December […]
How Canadians Celebrate the Holiday Season: Six Popular Christmas Traditions
Maple News reports that while Christmas is rooted in the Christian tradition of commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, in Canada, it has become a widely celebrated holiday that extends far beyond religion. In fact, according to recent surveys, more than half of Canadians observe Christmas in a secular way—focusing […]
British Columbia Issues 230 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that on December 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 230 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The invitations were extended through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams—key pathways designed to support the province’s labor […]
2020 in Review: Challenges, Resilience, and What’s Ahead for Immigration
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s clear this has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped every part of life, not least the way countries manage immigration. Canada, a long-standing global leader in welcoming newcomers, faced significant disruptions to its immigration system—delayed applications, closed borders, and […]
Ontario Exceeds 2020 Immigration Quota, Moves Toward New EOI System in 2021
Maple News reports that Ontario has surpassed its 2020 immigration nomination quota under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 8,050 nominations—well above its original federal allocation of 7,600. This overage includes 400 additional nominations reallocated during the year and 50 more reserved for National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level […]
Saskatchewan Invites 576 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new provincial immigration draw on December 17, issuing 576 invitations to skilled workers looking to make the province their home. The draw targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category through two streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. […]
Manitoba Conducts Largest Immigration Draw of 2020, Invites 419 Candidates
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its largest immigration draw of the year on December 17, issuing a total of 419 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers and international graduates across three nomination streams. This milestone draw saw invitations distributed to candidates […]
British Columbia Invites 92 Tech Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia issued 92 new invitations to tech professionals on December 15 through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its efforts to attract skilled talent to the province via the Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were extended through two primary pathways under the BC PNP: […]
Ontario Tech Draw Issues 668 Invitations Through Express Entry
Maple News reports that on December 15, Ontario held a new Tech Draw under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), extending 668 invitations to immigration candidates in the Express Entry system. The draw specifically targeted tech professionals through the Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). […]
Five Years Later: How Canada Mobilized to Welcome 25,000 Syrian Refugees in 100 Days
Maple News reports that this week marks the five-year anniversary of a defining moment in Canadian immigration history — the successful settlement of 25,000 Syrian refugees in just 100 days. Back in November 2015, the newly elected Liberal government, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, launched one of the most ambitious […]
Canada Emerges as Global Leader for Safe and Welcoming Study Destination
According to Maple News, Canada has solidified its reputation as one of the safest and most stable countries for international students, while also ranking among the most welcoming. New insights from two global surveys conducted by Navitas Insights reveal that Canada is setting itself apart both for its approach to […]
Canada Invites Another 5,000 Express Entry Candidates, Sets New Invitation Record
Maple News reports that Canada has issued 5,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in its most recent Express Entry draw, held on December 9. Candidates invited needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 469 to be considered. With this latest draw, Canada has now distributed […]
British Columbia Invites 256 Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that British Columbia has extended 256 new invitations to immigration candidates in the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw conducted on December 8. The invitations allow selected candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were issued through […]