Maple News reports that improving your French language proficiency from a Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) level 5 to level 7 can significantly improve your chances of receiving Canadian permanent residency (PR) through the Express Entry system. Achieving an NCLC level 7 in French—Canada’s second official language—offers two major […]
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Missed the PGWP? Here Are Other Work Permit Options for International Graduates
International students in Canada who missed the window to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) still have alternative pathways to obtain a Canadian work permit. As Maple News reports, these alternatives depend on the applicant’s specific situation, such as job offers or country of citizenship. The PGWP allows graduates […]
Ontario Halts Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream Amid Misrepresentation Concerns
The Government of Ontario has suspended its Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), effective immediately. According to Maple News, the province has cited widespread systematic misrepresentation as the primary reason behind the decision. As a result of the suspension, Ontario will neither process current […]
Canada Invites 3,500 Healthcare Workers in Record-Low CRS Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 3,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Healthcare and Social Services category in the latest Express Entry draw, held on November 14, 2025. This marks the sixth healthcare-targeted draw of the year, with a record-low Comprehensive […]
Planning to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know if You Have a Criminal Record
Maple News reports that international visitors hoping to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada should be aware of stringent immigration rules concerning criminal inadmissibility. If you have a criminal record—past or present—you may be denied entry, regardless of your nationality or the nature of your offense. Under Canadian […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Record-High Invitations in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its highest number of immigration invitations since July 2025 in the most recent draw held this week. The province extended a total of 330 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its two key programs: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) […]
Canada to Halve International Student Admissions by 2026: What It Means for Future Applicants
Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 introduces significant changes that directly impact international students. The federal government has announced a dramatic reduction in student intake targets, cutting planned admissions by nearly half compared to previous commitments. Under the new plan, Canada will admit only 155,000 […]
IRCC Conducts Surprise Second CEC Express Entry Draw Within Two Weeks
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 1,000 new Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its latest Express Entry draw targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. This marks the second CEC-specific draw within just two weeks, highlighting a notable deviation from the monthly pattern previously followed […]
Express Entry Becomes More Competitive as High-Scoring Candidates Rise
Maple News reports a growing trend of competitiveness in Canada’s Express Entry system, with an increasing number of candidates achieving high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores. As of November 9, 2025, 11% of all candidates in the Express Entry pool have CRS scores above 500, reflecting a significant shift in […]
IRCC Plans to Favor In-Canada Applicants in New Immigration Strategy
Maple News reports that Canada’s latest Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 continues to prioritize applicants already living in the country, even though the plan doesn’t outline a specific admissions category labeled ‘In-Canada focus.’ In a recent media briefing, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab made it clear that Immigration, Refugees and […]
Five Canadian Cities Recognized Among Top 100 Global Destinations in 2026 Rankings
Maple News reports that five Canadian cities have secured spots in the upcoming 2026 World’s Best Cities list, with Toronto breaking into the global top 20. The ranking evaluates the world’s top 100 urban destinations through a lens of livability, visitability, and investment potential. The 2026 World’s Best Cities Report […]
Canada Holds Largest Express Entry PNP Draw Since April
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw in over six months. On November 10, 2025, IRCC issued 714 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool who had received a provincial nomination. To […]
Canada Eases Study Permit Process for Graduate Students with Cap Exemption and Faster Processing
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will exempt master’s and doctoral students from Canada’s study permit cap, beginning January 1, 2026. This major policy update removes the requirement for a Provincial or Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL), significantly simplifying the application process for graduate-level international students. Previously, […]
Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers in First Provincial Nominee Draw of November
Maple News reports that on November 6, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) as part of its first skilled worker draw of the month. The invitations were extended through the program’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, targeting […]
Northwest Territories Expands Nominee Program Intake and Updates Eligibility Criteria for 2025
Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will open a third intake window for 2025, offering more skilled foreign workers an opportunity to gain Canadian permanent residency through provincial nomination. This new application window will be open from November 10 to November 24, 2025. The territory aims […]
Quebec Extends Work Permit Freeze for Low-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers Until 2026
Maple News reports that Quebec has extended its moratorium on low-wage Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) for another year. Originally set to expire on November 30, 2025, the freeze will now remain in effect until December 31, 2026. This extended pause applies to […]