Maple News reports that Canada’s citizenship rules for descent were expanded on December 15, 2025, removing the first-generation limit and opening eligibility to more people born outside the country. The process still requires documentation, but the system now accommodates gaps by allowing applicants to explain missing pieces and demonstrate their […]
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Maple News reports: Canada Tightens Scrutiny on Citizenship by Descent — Some Recipients Asked to Return Certificates
Maple News reports that recent applicants under Canada’s expanded citizenship laws are facing renewed scrutiny after their citizenship was approved. The latest amendment to the Citizenship Act opened a wave of descent-based applications, and a subset of those cases are now being re-examined by the federal government. On the afternoon […]
Canada expands work-permit access for provincial nominees during PR processing
Maple News reports that Canada is expanding access to work permits for provincial nominees while their permanent residence applications are processed. From June 9, 2026, temporary measures allow eligible in-Canada applicants to qualify for work permits without waiting for an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) for their PR application. The changes […]
In-Canada Work Permit Wait Times Dip to 186 Days, IRCC Data Shows
Maple News reports that the processing time for in-Canada work permit applications has eased by almost a month, standing at 186 days as of June 10, 2026, down from 212 days on May 6, according to data released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This marks the lowest 2026 […]
Lewiston’s French-Canadian Heritage May Put Canadian Citizenship Within Reach for Descendants
Maple News reports that Lewiston, Maine, stands as one of the United States’ most concentrated French-Canadian heartlands, centered around the Little Canada neighborhood along the Androscoggin River. Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of French-speaking workers from Quebec and Acadian communities in the Maritimes arrived to staff Maine’s textile mills, building […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 108 Invitations in Latest NLPNP and Atlantic Immigration Program Draw
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador held its seventh provincial immigration draw on June 10, issuing 108 invitations through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). It marks the NL Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s first draw in June. Of the total, […]
Maple News: Nearly One in Six Woonsocket Residents May Hold Canadian Citizenship
Maple News reports that Woonsocket, Rhode Island—the city long described as the most French in the United States—may harbor a sizable cohort of residents who are Canadian citizens by descent. A new Canadian law, Bill C-3, took effect on December 15, 2025, removing the old first-generation limit on citizenship by […]
Canada suspends about 36,000 permanent residence applications amid Ebola-related risk measures
Maple News reports that Canada has suspended processing of around 36,000 permanent residence (PR) applications as part of quarantine measures targeting foreign nationals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan. Permanent residence visas issued to individuals from these regions have also been suspended, preventing […]
Dit Names and Hidden Roots: How a Second Surname Could Unlock Canadian Citizenship
Maple News reports on a centuries-old naming tradition among French-Canadian families that could open a path to Canadian citizenship for some Americans. For generations, a family could carry two surnames connected by what is known as a dit name — literally meaning ‘called’ in French. A person baptized Roy might […]
Maple News Reports: Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residence, refocuses on Skilled Worker route
Maple News reports that Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program is retiring the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) within its International Education Stream, effective immediately, following a June 11, 2026 update on the program’s official page. Former CEP candidates seeking permanent residence will need to pursue other pathways to stay in Manitoba. Under […]
FHSA for Newcomers: A Clear Guide to Canada’s First Home Savings Account
Maple News reports on the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a government-backed savings plan designed to help eligible Canadian residents — including newcomers — save for a first home. The FHSA blends tax-deductible contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals when used to purchase a qualifying first home. Key features include […]
High-Wage Bonus Could Boost Express Entry Scores for Key Occupations, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that Canada is considering a high-wage factor in the Express Entry system’s category-based draws. The proposed change would reward higher-paid occupations and could boost permanent-resident prospects for a broad cohort of skilled workers.\n\nUnder current rules, 89 occupations are prioritized through category-based selection (CBS), which allows qualifying candidates […]
FHSA Demystified: A Newcomer’s Roadmap to Canada’s First Home Savings Account
Maple News reports that for many newcomers to Canada, buying a first home is a major milestone that requires careful planning. The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a government-backed registered plan designed to help eligible residents save specifically for that goal, pairing tax-deductible contributions with tax-free growth and withdrawals […]
Atlantic Immigration Program processing times fall by 12 months, Maple News reports
Maple News reports that the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is showing a notable improvement in processing times, with the overall wait for a decision shortening by a full year. As of June 8, 2026, applicants submitting a new AIP permanent residence application should expect a decision in about 26 months, […]
Maple News reports: Quebec to reopen PEQ permanent residence pathway in July for a two-year window
Maple News reports that Quebec’s immigration ministry has announced the reopening of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) on July 2, 2026, for a two-year window that runs through July 2, 2028. The PEQ provides a fast-track route to permanent residence for qualified graduates and workers in Quebec, and this reopening […]
Canada’s Proof-of-C citizenship Wait Time Climbs to 15 Months as Queue Surpasses 82,000, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship certificates have surged to about 15 months as of June 2026, with roughly 82,000 applications in the queue. The development affects those applying for citizenship by descent who must obtain proof of citizenship as part of their immigration or […]