Maple News reports that international students have emerged as the primary driver behind the growth in Canadian post-secondary enrolments, even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift towards online learning. A recent Statistics Canada analysis using 2018-2019 data as a reference point revealed international student enrolment increased by 16.2% over […]
Year: 2020
Saskatchewan Issues 564 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan held its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 1, inviting a total of 564 skilled workers seeking permanent residence in Canada. The invitations were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) under the International Skilled Worker category, specifically targeting two subcategories: Express […]
Saskatchewan Invites 551 Skilled Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan conducted a new round of invitations through its immigration system on November 19, selecting a total of 551 skilled candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations went to applicants in two subcategories of the International Skilled […]
Why I Left Kuwait for Canada: Trade-Offs, Challenges, and the Freedom to Be Me
Maple News reports on a personal story that highlights the complex decisions and trade-offs immigrants often face when relocating to Canada. Originally from Kuwait, the author explores both the difficult adjustments and the deeper freedoms that led to their move. One of the first challenges encountered was the climate. Canadian […]
Canada’s Provinces Invited Nearly 3,750 Immigrants Through PNP in November 2020
Maple News reports that Canadian provinces issued a total of 3,744 invitations to immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in November 2020. These programs allow provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on local labor market needs and demographic priorities. Launched in 1998 with just […]
Record-Breaking Express Entry Draw Drops CRS Cut-Off to 469
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system has reached a new milestone, with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score dipping below 470 for the first time this year in an all-program draw. Held on November 25, this round issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence—matching the […]
Canada Issues Record-Breaking 5,000 Invitations in Historic Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Canada conducted its largest-ever Express Entry draw on November 18, 2020, issuing 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. This milestone marks a significant push by the Canadian government to meet its ambitious immigration targets for the year. To receive an ITA in this draw, […]
British Columbia Invites 360 Candidates in Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 360 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in a draw held on November 25. Invitations were issued through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams, targeting applicants across several […]
Prince Edward Island Issues 254 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted a new round of invitations for immigration candidates on November 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), welcoming a total of 254 individuals seeking permanent residency in Canada. Of the total invitations, a large majority—221—were issued to candidates under the Express […]
Canada Grants IEC Extensions Amid Travel Disruptions
Maple News reports that certain participants in Canada’s International Experience Canada (IEC) program are now eligible for an extension of their Letter of Introduction (LOI). This move aims to accommodate youth facing travel challenges due to COVID-19, particularly those whose LOIs are nearing expiration. The IEC program includes three streams: […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 211 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) has issued 211 new invitations for provincial nomination in its latest draw, held on October 15. This selection round continues the province’s strategy of targeting skilled workers to address local labour market needs. Of the 211 invitations, […]
Manitoba Issues 196 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted its second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw in just two weeks, issuing 196 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for permanent residence on November 19. This move underlines the province’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled immigrants and international graduates to strengthen Manitoba’s labor […]
British Columbia Issues 76 Invitations in Targeted Tech Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that on November 17, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 76 invitations to immigration candidates through a targeted draw focused on the technology sector. The draw invited applicants through two key BC PNP pathways: Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration. The selected candidates […]
Canada Issues COVID-19 Travel Guidelines for Incoming International Students
Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government has released a comprehensive guide to help international students navigate travel and health protocols as they arrive in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled “COVID-19: Guide for International Students in Canada Arriving from Abroad,” the document outlines the roles and responsibilities of […]
Québec Launches Enhanced Portal to Help Employers Recruit Immigrant Talent
Maple News reports that Québec has unveiled a new feature in its Employer Portal aimed at streamlining the hiring of skilled immigrants. This enhanced tool enables businesses to connect with candidates already in Québec or abroad through Arrima, the province’s immigration management platform. Announced by Nadine Girault, Québec’s Minister of […]
Ontario Issues 443 Invitations to Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 443 skilled professionals under the Express Entry system through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on November 12. Candidates selected in this targeted draw had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores ranging from 469 to 477 and met specific occupational criteria. The invitations—formally […]