Maple News reports that the final step to becoming a Canadian citizen is the citizenship ceremony, with formats that differ by logistics and preference. Today, most ceremonies are held virtually via video conference, while in-person gatherings take place in a designated IRCC ceremony room. Across both formats, three elements anchor […]
Month: July 2026
British Columbia Targets Entrepreneurs Across Two Pathways in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that on June 30, British Columbia conducted a new selection round under the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) category, aimed at entrepreneurs planning to launch a new business or to acquire and grow an existing one in the province. This round was BC’s seventh EI selection in 2026 and […]
Manitoba Awards 77 Invitations in Latest Skilled Worker Draw, Opens Path to Provincial Nomination
Maple News reports that Manitoba issued 77 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on July 2 through its Skilled Worker Stream, part of a strategic recruitment initiative. This marks the 13th selection round conducted by the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in 2026. The LAAs were distributed across two Skilled […]
Alberta Issues 1,037 Invitations Across Six AAIP Rounds, Targeting Healthcare, Aviation and Tech Talent
Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws from June 17 to June 29, issuing 1,037 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. The invitations targeted candidates across several in-demand sectors, notably healthcare, aviation, and technology, with additional invitations extended to workers in tourism and […]
Beat the Express Entry ITA Deadline: How Police-Certificate Delays Commonly Derail Applications—and What You Can Do
Maple News reports that once an Express Entry candidate receives an invitation to apply, they must submit a complete permanent residence application within 60 days, with all required documents. A common bottleneck is police certificates for every country you have lived in for six months or more since turning 18, […]
IRCC processing times ease for work permits; India super visa improves, study permits edge up, Maple News reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published updated processing times for temporary residence applications on July 2, with notable improvements for in-Canada work permit applicants and for Nigeria, alongside shifts in study permits and super visas. The update provides a country-by-country snapshot of how wait times […]
Millions of Americans May Already Be Canadian Citizens Under New Law, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada marks Canada Day on July 1 and the United States celebrates its Independence Day on July 4, but a little-noticed legal change could mean millions of Americans already hold Canadian citizenship. Under Bill C-3, amended and enacted in December 2025, the rules for citizenship by […]