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 […]
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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 […]
Atlantic Immigration Program Slashes Economic Immigration Processing Times, Maple News Reports
Maple News reports that processing times for economic immigration applications have eased across several streams, with the biggest improvement in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), alongside gains in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Quebec Business Class. As of June 8, 2026, AIP wait times dropped by 12 months, while […]
Maple News: Canada tightens sea-entry rules for Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon arrivals with new eTA requirement
Maple News reports that Canada has tightened entry rules for sea arrivals from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. The new policy requires most visa-exempt travellers to obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada by sea, applying to ferries, commercial vessels, and private boats. A limited set of travellers are exempt from the […]
University of Toronto Tops Global Research Ranking, Surpassing Yale, Princeton, Oxford and Cambridge
Maple News reports that the University of Toronto has risen to the top among leading global research powerhouses, finishing fourth in the CWUR’s 2026 Global 2000 edition for academic research. The university outranked Yale, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge in this category, with only Harvard, Stanford, and The University of Chinese […]
Canadian Citizenship by Descent in 2026: What Grandchildren of Canadian-born Grandparents Should Know
Maple News reports that if one of your grandparents was born in Canada, you may already hold Canadian citizenship—even if you and your parent were born abroad and no one in your family has ever carried a Canadian passport. If you qualify, you don’t apply to become a citizen—you already […]
You’re Canadian Under Bill C-3, but Your Future Children Might Not Be — Here’s What You Can Do
Maple News reports on the implications of Bill C-3, which restored Canadian citizenship by descent for people born before December 15, 2025, but introduced a new hurdle for the next generation. Specifically, for children born abroad after that date, automatic citizenship through a Canadian parent is not guaranteed unless a […]
LMIA Wait Times Improve for Select TFWP Streams, but Permanent Residency Backlog Persists
Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has released its April 2026 processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs). The update, published May 15, 2026, shows movement across nearly all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams. While several streams saw faster processing, the permanent resident (PR) […]
Quebec expands open work permits for spouses of permanent‑selection applicants (temporary policy)
Maple News reports that Quebec has introduced a temporary public policy expanding open work permits to spouses and common‑law partners accompanying applicants for permanent selection in the province, effective June 5, 2026. Under the policy, a qualifying spouse or partner may be issued an open work permit without the usual […]
Canada Opens Citizenship by Descent to Unlimited Generations, Making Millions of Americans Eligible
Maple News reports that Josh Duhamel, best known for the Transformers franchise, recently quipped that he’s “basically Canadian” given his proximity to the U.S.–Canada border—and Canada’s citizenship law changes have now made that claim literal. On December 15, 2025, Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, took effect, […]
Quebec Invites 2,549 Candidates Across PSTQ Streams in Fifth 2026 Draw
Maple News reports that Quebec conducted a new immigration selection round on June 4, inviting 2,549 provincial candidates through all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). The majority—42.9%—were allocated to applicants with highly qualified or specialized skills. This marks the province’s fifth draw of 2026, with selections […]
Canada’s Descent-Based Citizenship: An Affordable Path for Americans with Canadian Roots
Maple News reports a notable shift in the citizenship landscape for Americans seeking a second passport: Canada now offers a remarkably affordable route through descent, with millions potentially eligible to claim citizenship. As of December 15, 2025, Canadian law removed the generational cap on citizenship by descent. If you were […]
Manitoba kicks off June draw with 104 invitations under Provincial Nominee Program
Maple News reports that Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program issued 104 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on June 4, 2026, inviting foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination under the Skilled Worker Stream. The invitations came through a strategic recruitment initiative and mark Manitoba’s 11th provincial immigration draw of 2026. […]