Maple News reports that for newcomers settling in Canada, understanding the real cost of living is essential — not just to survive, but to thrive. While Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires immigrants to show settlement funds to help cover basic expenses, these amounts often fall short of what’s […]
Year: 2025
British Columbia and Manitoba Issue New Provincial Nominations as Alberta Shares Program Update
Maple News reports that British Columbia and Manitoba have issued fresh rounds of provincial nominations this week, reinforcing their ongoing efforts to attract skilled and entrepreneurial newcomers. These invitations are part of each province’s efforts to meet tailored labor market needs and drive economic growth through immigration. British Columbia extended […]
Who Can Work in Canada Without a Work Permit? A Guide for Newcomers
Maple News reports that foreign nationals may not always need a work permit to legally work in Canada. Depending on an individual’s role, purpose of visit, and duration of stay, certain categories of workers are allowed to perform job-related activities without the standard work authorization. Understanding whether you’re exempt from […]
Canada Updates PGWP Rules for Students with Multiple Programs
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released updated guidelines that clarify how Post-Graduation Work Permits (PGWPs) are issued to international students who complete more than one eligible study program in Canada. Previously, it wasn’t clear how IRCC calculated PGWP duration for students who pursued multiple […]
Express Entry in February 2025: A Strong Start Following January’s Momentum
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system is continuing its steady pace into February 2025, following a more active January that signaled a return to pre-December levels of immigration activity. So far, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has already conducted two draws in February, outpacing the number of […]
Prince Edward Island Launches 2025 Immigration Program with Targeted Healthcare Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2025, focusing on the healthcare sector. Held on January 24, the draw issued 22 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through two key immigration pathways: the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express […]
New Brunswick Reopens Immigration Streams Amid Reduced Federal Quotas
Maple News reports that New Brunswick has officially begun reopening its immigration programs following a temporary pause prompted by a significant reduction in federal immigration allocations. For 2025, the Canadian province has been granted just 2,750 nomination spaces, a sharp constraint compared to previous years. These nominations will be distributed […]
IRCC Invites 4,000 More Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Round
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This move reflects Canada’s continued emphasis on attracting skilled workers with Canadian work experience as part of its […]
Building Credit in Canada: A Practical Guide for Newcomers
Maple News reports that understanding and managing your credit score is an essential part of settling successfully in Canada, especially for newcomers navigating unfamiliar financial systems. A credit score — a three-digit number ranging from 300 to 900 — helps lenders assess your financial reliability. The higher your score, the […]
IRCC Issues 455 Express Entry Invitations in Latest PNP-Focused Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held another Express Entry draw targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), issuing 455 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) on February 4, 2025. To qualify for this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 802 […]
Ontario Expands Permanent Residency Options for Self-Employed Physicians
Maple News reports that Ontario has revised its immigration rules to make it easier for self-employed physicians to qualify for permanent residency under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These updates aim to reflect the reality that many practicing doctors in the province are self-employed, especially in family medicine and […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Boost in Immigration Nominations, Temporarily Pauses Applications
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated an increase of 1,000 spots in its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation, raising the total to 2,050 nominations for the year. The province will also retain its 475 spots under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), bringing its total immigration […]
Canada Unveils New Rural Immigration Pilot and Names 14 Participating Communities
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a new pathway to permanent residence tailored for foreign nationals interested in contributing to smaller Canadian communities facing economic and labour gaps. Unveiled on January 30, RCIP will facilitate the immigration […]
Canada Unveils New Immigration Pathway for French-Speaking Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially launched a new immigration initiative— the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)—designed to attract French-speaking candidates to communities outside the province of Quebec. First announced in March 2024, with additional details released in December 2023, the FCIP targets newcomers […]
IRCC Reduces Immigration Backlog Below One Million for First Time Since June
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has made notable progress in addressing its immigration backlog. As of December 31, 2024, the number of applications awaiting processing dropped to 942,300 — the first time the backlog has dipped below the one million mark since June of the […]
A Decade of Express Entry: How Canada’s Flagship System Reshaped Immigration
January 31, 2025, marks ten years since Canada introduced its first Express Entry draw—an innovation that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Canadian immigration. Since 2015, the Express Entry system has become the cornerstone of economic immigration, streamlining the process for skilled workers seeking permanent residency. According to Maple News, […]