Maple News reports that Canadians will head to the polls on September 20 in a snap federal election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While elections in Canada are typically held every four years, the prime minister can request an early vote, which must be approved by the governor general. […]
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Canada Requests Reapplication for Visitor Visas Submitted Before September 7
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is advising certain applicants to resubmit their visitor visa applications if they were originally submitted before September 7. This update stems from changes in border entry policies that took effect on that date. According to guidance on IRCC’s official portal, […]
9 In-Demand Jobs in Manitoba Emerging From the Pandemic
Maple News reports that a recent Canadian government analysis has identified nine occupations in Manitoba that have seen a notable rise in demand due to the impact of COVID-19. While many sectors—particularly tourism and hospitality—suffered significant job losses during pandemic restrictions, other industries experienced increased employment needs as societal behaviors […]
Saskatchewan Invites 528 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has issued invitations to 528 skilled workers through its latest round of immigration draws held on September 8 under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This marks another significant effort by the province to attract international talent to fill in-demand occupations across Saskatchewan. Of the […]
Canada Hits Record 815,800 Job Vacancies as Service Sector Rebounds
Maple News reports that Canada saw a dramatic increase in job openings in June, reaching a record 815,800 vacant positions across the country. This surge represents a 22% jump from May and marks the highest number of job vacancies since Statistics Canada began collecting such data in October 2020. The […]
British Columbia Invites 34 Tech Professionals in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on September 7, British Columbia extended invitations to 34 tech professionals under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. This targeted draw is part of the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled international talent to support its growing technology industry. The BC PNP Tech stream […]
Canada Issues 635 Express Entry Invitations to PNP Candidates in Latest Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 635 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system. All candidates invited in this round were part of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which automatically awards nominees an additional 600 points in the […]
Manitoba Holds Landmark PNP Draw, Invites 602 Immigration Candidates
Maple News reports that on September 2, the province of Manitoba issued 602 invitations to immigration candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This marks one of the significant rounds of invitations aimed at selecting skilled individuals who can support the province’s economic and labor market needs. The invitations, […]
Canada Offers Final Opportunity for Pandemic-Impacted Working Holiday Visa Holders to Extend Entry Letters
Maple News reports that Canada is extending a lifeline to certain Working Holiday Visa holders whose travel plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a new temporary policy, eligible individuals may now apply for an extension of their Letter of Introduction (LOI)—a document required for entry under the International […]
Quebec Ramps Up Arrima Invitations, Issues Biggest Draw of 2023
Maple News reports that Quebec has conducted its third round of immigration invitations via the Arrima system within a single month — with the latest draw on August 26 marking the most significant of the year so far. In this round, 585 immigration candidates were invited to apply for permanent […]
New Brunswick Introduces Immigration Pilot for International Graduates from Private Colleges
Maple News reports that the province of New Brunswick has launched a new immigration pilot program aimed at retaining international graduates from select private career colleges. Beginning April 1, 2022, eligible international students who graduate from Atlantic Business College, Eastern College, McKenzie College, or Oulton College may apply for permanent […]
Alberta Conducts Two Major Express Entry Draws, Issuing 850 Invitations
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted two of its largest Express Entry-linked draws of 2021 in the final week of August, offering a total of 850 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry stream. In a record-setting move, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) […]
Canada’s Provinces Issued Over 3,400 Immigration Invitations in August 2021
According to Maple News, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) issued more than 3,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in August 2021, marking another active month in regional immigration efforts. Every province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own PNP to support localized workforce needs and regional economic […]
British Columbia Issues 488 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 488 immigration candidates in its latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held on August 31, 2021. The invitations were distributed across four separate draws aimed at attracting in-demand workers to support the province’s labor market needs. Since February, B.C. has […]
Thousands of Immigrants Miss Out on Canada’s Free Settlement Services
Maple News reports that while Canada offers a range of free, government-funded settlement services designed to support newcomers with their integration process, many immigrants remain unaware of these valuable resources. Settlement services are available to immigrants prior to their arrival in Canada and continue through their early months and years […]
Saskatchewan Sees Surge in Demand for Key Jobs Amid and After COVID-19
Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the Canadian labor market, Saskatchewan experienced a noticeable increase in demand across several critical occupations, according to a government study on provincial employment trends. Although hospitality and tourism were hit hard by restrictions and staffing reductions, other industries […]