Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in an Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Eligible applicants needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 516 and had to have created their Express Entry profile before 5:33 […]
Month: July 2026
Manitoba issues 2,146 LAAs in major PNP draw, targeting graduates, skilled workers, and Francophones
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on July 16, inviting international student graduates, Manitoba-based and overseas skilled workers, and Francophones to apply for provincial nomination. This round is the largest MPNP draw since September 2025 and marks the […]
Canada imposes temporary entry ban for travelers with recent DR Congo travel amid Ebola outbreak
Maple News reports that Canada will bar entry to foreign nationals who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the prior 21 days, effective 11:59 p.m. on July 20, 2026. Private and commercial air carriers must deny boarding to those affected. The entry ban is supported by […]
Canada Invites 511 Provincial Nominee Express Entry Applicants in Latest ITA Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 511 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent Express Entry draw limited to provincial nominees. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score stood at 744, and eligible candidates must have created an Express Entry profile before 6:11 p.m. UTC […]
Maple News Reports: Canada Halts New Sponsorships for Parents and Grandparents Program
Maple News reports that Canada is pausing the intake of new applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for permanent residence, effectively closing new sponsorship opportunities unless the government reverses course. The pause was announced in a government news release dated July 15, 2026. IRCC says it will not […]
Canadian Ancestry Could Slash Your Kids’ Tuition by Six Figures, Maple News Finds
Maple News reports that for families who have financed higher education, the prospect of dramatically lowering their kids’ costs is real thanks to Canadian citizenship by descent. If a child qualifies for Canadian citizenship through a Canadian ancestor, they could move from the international student rate to the domestic rate, […]
Polish Roots Could Trigger a Canadian Citizenship Claim Under New Law, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that if your family tree traces back to Poland, a Canadian citizenship claim may be hidden in your lineage. New rules that took effect on December 15, 2025 mean many descendants of Polish immigrants could already be Canadian by descent, even if their ancestors never registered as […]
PEI’s Largest Provincial Immigration Draw of 2026 Targets Local Graduates and In-Province Workers
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island issued its largest provincial nomination draw of 2026 on July 16, inviting 195 candidates to apply for PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) nominations. The draw continues the province’s established pattern of prioritizing applicants who already live and work in PEI in occupations […]
BCPNP Breaks 2026 Record with 569 Invitations in Largest Provincial Round Yet
Maple News reports that on July 16, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) invited 569 candidates to apply for provincial nomination, marking the largest round of the year. Invitations were issued through two selection channels: a TEER 0–3 job offer with a qualifying wage, or a profile registration score.
Alberta Invites 1,167 Applicants Across Six Draws, Spotlighting Healthcare, Tech, and Rural Growth
Maple News reports that between July 3 and July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws, inviting at least 1,167 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The province prioritized workers in healthcare, law enforcement, and technology, along with individuals planning to settle in rural Alberta. As […]
Canada Tightens Low-Wage TFWP Hiring in High-Unemployment Regions
Maple News reports that the federal government has raised the hourly wage thresholds for the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with the changes taking effect on July 17, 2026. In regions experiencing high unemployment, employers cannot initiate new hires or renew TFWP work permits for roles […]
Citizenship by Descent: Proving Canadian Roots When the Birth Certificate Is Missing
Maple News reports on the evolving process of proving Canadian citizenship by descent, including how to proceed when the direct birth certificate is missing. When an ancestor was born before consistent civil birth registration, the crucial document linking your family to Canada may not exist, or may be hard to […]
Nova Scotia Launches One-Time Nomination Drive for Workers with Expiring Permits
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia is launching a one-time expansion of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) to target workers in the province whose work permits are expiring or have already expired. The initiative will see Invitations to Apply for provincial nomination issued to eligible candidates who are living […]
Saskatchewan cuts SINP processing times in Q2 2026, most streams cleared in two weeks
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) published its processing times for the second quarter of 2026, covering April 1 to June 30. The data show that most application types were finalized within two weeks, with overall wait times improving from Q1. The SINP Processing Statistics page, released […]
Older Americans Turn to Canadian Citizenship by Descent as Bill C-3 Expands Pathways
Maple News reports that since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have become a notable share of those pursuing Canadian citizenship by descent. For many retirees, it’s a practical second option that complements their retirement plans. For retirement-age Americans with Canadian family ties, citizenship offers a […]
Maple News Reports: Vancouver Breaks into 2026 Global Liveability Top 10 as North America’s Only Entry
Maple News reports that Vancouver, British Columbia, has ranked among the top 10 most livable cities worldwide in the 2026 Global Liveability Index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It marks the city as the only North American entry in the top tier for a second consecutive year.\n\nThe 2026 […]