Maple News reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated the Canadian government is actively exploring new immigration measures to welcome skilled workers impacted by the U.S.’s recent H-1B visa policy changes. Carney specifically highlighted opportunities for technology professionals, remarking that U.S. visa fees could redirect talent northward. Speaking at […]
Year: 2025
Newcomer Finance 101: Building Healthy Budget Habits in Canada
Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, mastering financial basics early on can ease the transition into a new life. One of the first and most crucial steps is learning how to manage a household budget and stay on top of recurring bills. Establishing financial routines can make a […]
Canada Expands Tech Immigration Options Amid U.S. Visa Fee Hike
Maple News reports that Canada continues to strengthen its appeal to tech professionals worldwide by offering a growing number of immigration pathways tailored to the technology sector. As the United States moves forward with a proposed $100,000 USD fee increase for H-1B visa applications, Canada’s government is signaling its intent […]
How to Immigrate to Canada as a Clinical or Laboratory Medicine Specialist in 2025
Maple News reports that Canada continues to prioritize immigration pathways for specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine amid persistent healthcare labour shortages. As one of the most in-demand medical occupations, professionals under National Occupation Classification (NOC) 31100 are now directly targeted through Express Entry draws and multiple provincial nominee streams […]
Canada’s Growing Demand for Nurse Practitioners Opens New Immigration Pathway via Express Entry
Maple News reports that nurse practitioners now have an increasingly promising route to Canadian permanent residency, thanks to recent updates to the country’s Express Entry system. This highly skilled healthcare role is currently in high demand across Canada, and the federal government is actively encouraging qualified professionals to immigrate and […]
Canada Issues 1,000 ITAs to Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates in its latest Express Entry draw held on October 1, 2025. This draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 534, consistent with the previous […]
Canada Invites 1,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in October’s First Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched the first Express Entry draw of October 2025 by inviting 1,000 candidates from the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). This draw continues Canada’s trend of targeted efforts to welcome skilled and experienced workers already contributing to the Canadian economy. […]
Moose Jaw Joins Canada’s Rural Immigration Program with Targeted Occupations and Sectors
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, has officially launched its participation in Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), becoming the 14th and final community to implement the initiative aimed at addressing labor shortages in rural areas. According to Maple News, the RCIP provides a pathway to permanent residence for foreign workers who receive […]
Canada Quietly Shuts Door on Permanent Residency Stream for Caregivers Abroad
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially closed the pathway to permanent residence for caregivers applying from outside Canada under the Home Care Worker Pilots (HCWP). The “Applicants Not Working in Canada” stream never opened to applications and has now been marked as “closed” on […]
Canadians Grow Increasingly Skeptical of Temporary Foreign Worker Program, National Poll Shows
A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute reveals growing public discontent with Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), signaling a nation-wide shift in attitudes toward the decades-old initiative designed to fill labour shortages. According to Maple News, more than half of surveyed Canadians (52%) now hold a negative view […]
Canada Issues 291 Express Entry Invitations to PNP Candidates in Targeted Draw
Canada has issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw held on September 29, 2025, Maple News reports. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 855, marking a notable increase of 109 points from the previous PNP-only draw […]
Start Smart: How Canada’s Pre-Arrival Services Set Newcomers Up for Success
Maple News reports that thousands of immigrants start their Canadian journeys each year with a mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Questions such as where to live, how to find a job, and what to expect in a new culture can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, Canada offers a powerful solution: free, government-funded […]
Applying to Express Entry with a Medical Condition? Here’s What You Need to Know
According to Maple News, individuals applying for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry should be aware of how existing medical conditions may impact their application. While having a pre-existing medical condition does not automatically mean refusal, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may find applicants medically inadmissible under certain circumstances. […]
Canada Invites 291 PNP Candidates in Latest High-Scoring Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 291 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates under the Express Entry system’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This draw, held on September 29, 2025, required a notably high minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 855. To be eligible, […]
Canada Eyes Displaced H-1B Tech Workers as U.S. Visa Costs Surge
Maple News reports that Canada is actively exploring new strategies to attract international tech professionals affected by recent changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program. In comments made on September 27 at the Global Progress Action Summit in the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Canada’s intent to present […]
Canada to Issue 30% Fewer Post-Graduation Work Permits in 2025 Amid Policy Tightening
Canada is on track to significantly reduce the number of Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) issued in 2025, with projections suggesting a nearly 30% decline compared to the previous year. According to new data reviewed by Maple News, an estimated 143,600 permits will be issued by year-end, down from over 205,000 […]