Year: 2023

Maple News reports that travel restrictions on the Canada-U.S. border will remain in place until at least April 21, following an announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The extension, which affects all non-essential travel, continues a year-long policy aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 across North America. The Prime […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has been actively working to attract more French-speaking immigrants to provinces and territories outside of Quebec, in an effort to preserve and revitalize the country’s linguistic duality. While Quebec remains the primary destination for francophone newcomers—being the only province where French is the […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to take significant steps to attract French-speaking immigrants to communities outside of Quebec, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the country’s bilingual identity. While Quebec remains the primary destination for Francophone newcomers—with approximately 80% of its population speaking French as a first language—federal and provincial […]

Maple News reports that Canadian Member of Parliament Christine Normandin has called on the federal government to take urgent action for thousands of foreign nationals who hold approved Confirmations of Permanent Residence (COPRs) but remain unable to enter Canada due to ongoing travel restrictions. In a formal letter addressed to […]

Maple News reports that a pioneering research initiative could soon reshape how newcomers choose where to settle in Canada. A potential new tool, called GeoMatch, is being developed to help immigrants identify which Canadian cities may offer them the greatest chance of professional and economic success. Currently, the vast majority […]

Maple News reports that in 2020, Canada’s population growth rate dropped to its lowest level since 1916—a direct result of increased mortality and a significant decline in immigration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the population grew by only 0.4%, marking a historic slowdown […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing timelines to reflect ongoing delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. IRCC continues to operate at full capacity, but the department acknowledges that backlogs remain across multiple application streams due to pandemic-related disruptions. The department is giving […]

Maple News reports that Canada has updated its immigration policy to allow temporary residents to change the sex or gender identifier on their official immigration documents. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to uphold and promote the human rights of LGBTQ2+ individuals in alignment with contemporary values […]

Maple News reports that health ministers from the G7 countries—Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan—have agreed to begin collaborative work on a standardized vaccine passport system. The initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate safer international travel as global COVID-19 vaccination campaigns […]

Maple News reports that children who immigrate to Canada are defying early-life economic disadvantages to excel in the country’s education system and labour market. According to a recent Statistics Canada study, these immigrant youth are not only more likely to pursue post-secondary education, but also tend to earn higher wages […]

Maple News reports that Canada is taking a leading role in a new international initiative aimed at reshaping the global narrative around migration. The campaign, titled ‘It Takes a Community’, officially launched on March 29 and seeks to highlight the positive contributions of migrants and refugees to societies across the […]

Maple News reports that former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is urging Canada to rethink its long-term population strategy, advocating for a target of 100 million people by the year 2100. Speaking at a national forum hosted by The Globe and Mail and the Century Initiative think tank, Mulroney emphasized that […]