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 […]
Year: 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 […]
Saskatchewan hits halfway mark on 2026 SINP quota with 2,628 nominations
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has issued 2,628 nominations under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) this year, roughly 55% of its 2026 allocation. The 2026 SINP allocation stands at 4,761 spaces, the same as the province’s finalized quota for 2025. SINP releases quarterly nomination data, and the latest figures […]
Canada’s Citizenship-by-Descent Reform Opens World Cup Door for Footballer, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports on Alfie Jones’s citizenship journey, a case that highlights how Canada’s citizenship-by-descent reforms are playing out in real life. The England-born defender earned Canadian citizenship in November 2025 and was soon named to Canada’s national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to a grandmother who […]
IRCC: About 1% of C-3 Citizenship Certificates Under Review, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published its first detailed statement on the review of citizenship certificates issued under Bill C-3. The department says it initially flagged 100 certificates with potential eligibility issues during an early June review, including some cases supported by sources outside […]
Canada’s 1947 Citizenship Law Left Ancestors Behind—New Rules Reopen Descent-Based Citizenship, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canadian citizenship can pass down through a family line, but the year your ancestors lived matters for how claims are evaluated. The pivotal year is 1947, when Canada first defined citizenship as a legal status and set narrow rules about who counted as a citizen. At […]
Maple News Exclusive: Three Canadian Airports Allow International‑to‑International Transit Without Border Checks
Maple News reports that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched a pilot program at three Canadian airports enabling eligible international travelers to transit directly from arrival to international departures, bypassing the usual border check-in. Under the Free Flow International-to-International Transit process, passengers who meet specified eligibility criteria can […]
Last Chance for Start-Up Visa PR: Canada’s 2026 Deadline Applies to 2025 Commitment Certificate Holders
Maple News reports that immigrant entrepreneurs who received a valid Start-Up Visa commitment certificate from a designated organization in 2025 have until June 30, 2026 to apply for permanent residence under Canada’s Start-Up Visa program. This extended window specifically covers 2025 certificate holders and marks the final opportunity to pursue […]
Long-Form Birth Certificates for Canadian Citizenship by Descent: What You Need to Know
Maple News reports that eligibility for Canadian citizenship by descent often hinges on securing the right documentation. If you believe you may qualify, the next step is to gather the appropriate birth certificate evidence to support your application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). A key distinction is between […]
Alberta targets healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture with 743 provincial nomination invitations
Maple News reports that Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 743 invitations to apply for provincial nomination across sectors including healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture, in seven draws conducted between June 5 and June 15, 2026. As of June 15, Alberta had held 50 selection rounds in 2026, reflecting a steady […]
Maple News reports: Your Irish ancestors in Canada could mean you’re already a citizen
Maple News reports that roughly 4.4 million Canadians identify Irish roots, making Ireland the third-largest source of ancestry in the country. About one in eight Canadians traces a family line back to a townland in Cork, Kerry, Wexford, or Tipperary. And while that figure counts those who stayed in Canada, […]