According to Maple News, Prince Edward Island held its ninth immigration draw of 2025 on September 19, issuing 129 invitations under the Labour and Express Entry streams of the province’s Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP). This latest draw reaffirms PEI’s consistent approach to holding monthly selections that align with the […]
Year: 2025
New Brunswick PNP Invites Over 1,000 Candidates in August Draws
Maple News reports that New Brunswick has issued 1,052 invitations to candidates seeking provincial nomination for permanent residency through the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NB PNP). The invitations were distributed across four draws held between August 11 and 19, 2024. The majority of invitations—1,002—were issued under the New Brunswick […]
Alberta Holds Largest PNP Draw of the Year, Issuing 1,433 Invitations Across Three Streams
Maple News reports that Alberta conducted its most significant immigration draw of 2024, issuing over 1,400 invitations to candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The draws, held between September 12 and 19, were part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and targeted key labor sectors, including tech and […]
Is the Study-Work-Permanent Residency Path Still Viable in Canada?
Maple News reports that despite rising competition in Canada’s Express Entry system, the study-work-immigration route remains one of the most strategic and reliable pathways to permanent residency (PR) for international students. With the Express Entry pool becoming increasingly competitive in 2024 and 2025, some prospective immigrants are questioning whether studying […]
Canada Offers Promising Immigration Pathways for Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Maple News reports that Canada is actively seeking skilled audiologists and speech-language pathologists, as the country anticipates continued growth in healthcare demand through 2025 and beyond. These professionals play a vital role in managing hearing and communication challenges, making them crucial in a system responding to an aging population and […]
Indian-Born Entrepreneur Builds Women-Led Biotech Company in New Brunswick
Maple News reports on the remarkable journey of Natasha Dhayagude, an Indian immigrant who has become a driving force for innovation and inclusivity in New Brunswick’s biotechnology sector. As co-founder and CEO of Chinova Bioworks, Natasha is not only transforming the food industry but also creating significant opportunities for women […]
Alberta Holds Three Targeted Immigration Draws, Inviting Over 1,400 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Alberta has invited more than 1,400 immigration candidates through three targeted draws held under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between September 12 and September 17, 2025. These draws focused on addressing labour gaps in the province’s tech industry, public safety sectors, and general workforce needs. […]
How to Apply for a Discretionary Grant of Canadian Citizenship: A Complete Document Checklist
Maple News reports that individuals who fall outside traditional pathways for Canadian citizenship—commonly referred to as ‘Lost Canadians’—now have a vital opportunity to apply for citizenship through interim measures established by the Canadian government. These provisions are in place as Canada works on amending the first-generation limit (FGL) under the […]
Canada’s Slowing Population Growth Reflects Stricter Immigration Policies
Maple News reports that Canada’s population growth has significantly slowed, according to new data from Statistics Canada. Between April 1 and July 1, 2025, the country added just 47,098 people, a mere 0.1% increase. This marks the slowest second-quarter population growth since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The dramatic slowdown […]
Canada’s Population Growth Stalls as Immigration Declines and Ageing Accelerates
Canada is at a demographic crossroads. New data from Statistics Canada shows that population growth in the second quarter of 2025 slowed to just 0.1%—one of the lowest peacetime growth rates in modern Canadian history. This steep decline, Maple News reports, is linked directly to federal policy decisions to reduce […]
Protecting Your Canadian Business: A Guide to Insurance for Newcomers
Starting a business in Canada is an exciting milestone — especially for newcomers launching their entrepreneurial journey in a new country. While building your business brings growth opportunities, it also comes with unique challenges and risks. One of the smartest early investments you can make is in business insurance. Maple […]
Canada Prioritizes 25 Key Skilled Trades in 2025 Express Entry Immigration Strategy
Canada is reinforcing its commitment to addressing labour shortages in the skilled trades sector through its Express Entry program in 2025. According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue with its targeted category-based draws, prioritizing 25 in-demand trades occupations critical to national infrastructure and economic growth. […]
New $100K H-1B Visa Fee Set to Shake Up North American Tech Hiring
Maple News reports that the U.S. government’s decision to raise the application fee for new H-1B visas to an eye-popping $100,000—effective September 21, 2025—may be one of the most consequential immigration policy shifts for the North American tech labor market in recent years. The Biden administration has framed the move […]
A Newcomer’s Guide to Business Insurance in Canada
Starting a business in Canada is an exciting milestone, especially for newcomers. However, navigating the risks associated with entrepreneurship in an unfamiliar environment can be challenging. Business insurance offers a layer of protection that can help safeguard your time, investments, and peace of mind as you build your new venture. […]
Canada’s Immigration Backlog Rises Sharply, Study Permit Applications See Spike
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to face mounting pressure as the total case backlog reached 958,850 applications by August 31, 2025. According to Maple News, this represents an increase of over 57,000 submissions in just one month, up from 901,700 at the end of July. Over the last […]
Canada Sees Ongoing Drop in Temporary Resident Arrivals Amid Federal Policy Shift
Canada continues to experience a substantial decrease in the number of temporary residents, with both international students and foreign workers arriving in significantly lower numbers this summer. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), July 2025 saw a sharp year-over-year decline in the number of new work and study […]