Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 264 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a March 2 Express Entry draw focused on Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. To be considered, applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 710 and had to have created an […]
Month: March 2026
Saskatchewan SINP Opens Second Intake Window for Capped Sectors, Allocating 400 Nomination Spots
Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has opened its second intake window for capped-sector applications. Beginning March 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EST, employers in capped sectors may submit applications for SINP candidates in accommodation and food services, retail trade, and trucking. The window is capped […]
Canada to Raise Passport Fees Starting March 2026, with Annual Inflation-Linked Increases
Maple News reports that the Canadian government will raise passport and travel document fees for the first time in more than two years, with changes taking effect March 31, 2026. The increase will apply to all passports and related service fees, whether issued inside Canada or abroad, and is expected […]