Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw in over six months. On November 10, 2025, IRCC issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool who had received a provincial nomination. To […]
Month: November 2025
Canada Eases Study Permit Process for Graduate Students with Cap Exemption and Faster Processing
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will exempt master’s and doctoral students from Canada’s study permit cap, beginning January 1, 2026. This major policy update removes the requirement for a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL), significantly simplifying the application process for graduate-level international students. Previously, […]
Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers in First Provincial Nominee Draw of November
Maple News reports that on November 6, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) as part of its first skilled worker draw of the month. The invitations were extended through the program’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, targeting […]
Northwest Territories Expands Nominee Program Intake and Updates Eligibility Criteria for 2025
Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will open a third intake window for 2025, offering more skilled foreign workers an opportunity to gain Canadian permanent residency through provincial nomination. This new application window will be open from November 10 to November 24, 2025. The territory aims […]
Quebec Extends Work Permit Freeze for Low-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers Until 2026
Maple News reports that Quebec has extended its moratorium on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for another year. Originally set to expire on November 30, 2025, the freeze will now remain in effect until December 31, 2026. This extended pause applies to […]
Alberta Issues Over 1,100 Invitations in October Immigration Draws Across Key Sectors
Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held four separate immigration draws in the final week of October, extending invitations to a total of 1,112 candidates across multiple immigration streams. These draws reflect Alberta’s targeted efforts to address labour shortages in high-priority sectors such as healthcare, law […]
Quebec to Require French Proficiency for Long-Term Foreign Workers Starting 2025
Maple News reports that Quebec will introduce a new French language requirement for certain temporary foreign workers starting December 17, 2025. The policy mandates that foreign nationals with at least three years of work experience in Quebec must demonstrate spoken French proficiency equivalent to Level 4 on the Niveaux de […]
Quebec to Permanently Close Key Immigration Streams for Students and Temporary Workers
Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec will officially shut down two of its most widely used immigration pathways—the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) streams for international graduates and temporary foreign workers. Both programs are set to end on November 19, 2025. The PEQ was particularly popular among international students […]
A Practical Guide for Newcomers Starting with Self-Directed Investing in Canada
Maple News reports that many newcomers to Canada are increasingly exploring self-directed investing as a way to take control of their financial future. This hands-on approach to managing money can feel empowering, offering individuals the freedom to choose how and where their funds are invested without relying on traditional financial […]
Canada Expands Provincial Nominee Program in 2026 Immigration Targets, Cuts Foreign Worker and Student Numbers
Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government has unveiled its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, with a major strategic shift toward permanent migration via the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), while simultaneously reducing intake under temporary programs like the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and international study permits. Under the new […]
Canada to Introduce Fast-Track Immigration Path for U.S. H-1B Visa Holders
Canada is doubling down on its commitment to attract global talent with new immigration measures outlined in the 2025 federal budget. Maple News reports that the Canadian government has unveiled plans to launch a fast-track immigration pathway specifically tailored for holders of the U.S. H-1B visa, targeting highly skilled workers […]
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Plan to Create New Pathways to Permanent Residency for Temporary Workers
Maple News reports that Canada will introduce a new initiative aimed at granting permanent residency (PR) to up to 33,000 temporary work permit holders over the years 2026 and 2027. This significant policy shift was outlined in the details of Budget 2025 and is expected to be a core feature […]
Foreign Work Experience Key to Express Entry PR Success, 2024 Report Finds
According to a new report reviewed by Maple News, foreign work experience played a more crucial role than Canadian work experience for those invited to apply for permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry in 2024. The report, released on November 3, 2025, offers a comprehensive overview of trends in the […]
House of Commons Moves to Broaden Citizenship Rights for Canadians Born Abroad
Maple News reports that Canadians born abroad could soon benefit from expanded citizenship rights, as the House of Commons has voted to remove proposed restrictions from Bill C-3—legislation aimed at reforming the Citizenship Act. On November 3, Members of Parliament voted 170 to 163 in favour of eliminating contentious amendments […]
Self-Directed Investing in Canada: A Beginner’s Guide for Newcomers
Maple News reports that many newcomers to Canada are embracing self-directed investing as a way to take control of their financial future. With the right approach, self-directed investing can become a powerful tool to build wealth, achieve financial goals, and gain confidence in navigating the Canadian financial system. Self-directed investing […]
Canada Projected to Fall Short of 2025 International Student Intake Target
Maple News reports that Canada is significantly behind in hitting its international student admissions target for 2025, issuing less than a third of the planned study permits in the first eight months of the year. Between January and August 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) granted just 89,430 new […]