Finding a place to call home is one of the first major decisions newcomers to Canada will face. Whether you’re considering renting or buying, each option offers unique benefits and challenges that depend on your financial situation, lifestyle preferences, and long-term plans. Maple News reports that renting is often the […]
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Smart Money Moves for Newcomers: Balancing Cash and Investments in Canada
Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada have a unique opportunity to lay a strong financial foundation through informed decisions about saving, investing, and preparing for economic changes like recessions. Effectively managing your finances from the outset can help ensure long-term financial security in your new home. One of the […]
B.C. Introduces New Law to Simplify Recognition of International Credentials Starting July 1
Maple News reports that British Columbia’s International Credentials Recognition Act will officially come into effect on July 1, bringing major reforms to how foreign qualifications are assessed in the province. The new legislation is designed to streamline the process for skilled immigrants to have their credentials recognized—reducing bureaucratic delays and […]
Free Settlement Resources Every International Student in Canada Should Know
Maple News reports that international students across Canada have access to various free settlement resources aimed at helping them integrate smoothly into their new environment. These services—available across provinces and territories—offer support in key areas such as language training, employment assistance, healthcare navigation, and community engagement. While programs differ depending […]
Canada Delays Changes to Citizenship Law Affecting Children Born Abroad
Maple News reports that the federal government of Canada has received a court-approved extension to amend the First-Generation Limit (FGL) in the Citizenship Act, a rule that currently affects Canadian citizens who were born abroad and wish to pass citizenship to their children also born outside Canada. The original deadline […]
Canada Introduces Interim Path to Citizenship for Second-Generation Children Born Abroad
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented new interim measures to help foreign nationals impacted by Canada’s restrictive citizenship-by-descent rules. Historically, Canadian citizenship could only be passed to the first generation of children born abroad. This meant that Canadians born overseas were unable to transmit […]
Canada’s Population Expected to Reach 63 Million by 2073, Driven by Immigration
Maple News reports that Canada’s population could grow significantly over the next five decades, reaching 63 million by the year 2073. This forecast comes from Statistics Canada’s newly released population projections, which model a range of growth scenarios influenced heavily by immigration. Under its medium-growth scenario (referred to as M1), […]
Canada Ends Flagpoling for Post-Graduation Work Permit Applicants
Maple News reports that, effective June 21, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will no longer allow foreign nationals to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at a Canadian port of entry. This significant policy change ends the long-standing practice of ‘flagpoling’ for PGWP applicants. Flagpoling is the process […]
Ontario and B.C. Issue Over 400 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws
Maple News reports that Ontario and British Columbia have extended a combined total of over 400 invitations to immigration candidates through recent rounds of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), highlighting Canada’s ongoing effort to attract skilled workers tailored to each province’s labour market needs. The PNP is a collaborative initiative […]
Canada’s Student Permit Cap Triggers Sharp Drop in Approvals and Slower Processing Times
Maple News reports that recent updates to Canada’s study permit system are causing significant ripple effects across the international education landscape. In January 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a two-year cap on international student permits, aiming to limit the number of approved applications to 292,000 annually. To […]
New Webinar Sheds Light on Excelling in Canadian University Admissions with CAEL
Maple News reports that international students aiming to study in Canada now have clearer insight into improving their academic prospects, thanks to a newly released webinar centered on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test. Titled “CAEL Webinar: A Clear Path to Academic Achievement in Canada Redefined,” the session offers […]
Bridging Open Work Permits: Who Qualifies and What You Need to Know
Maple News reports that foreign nationals currently working in Canada and awaiting the processing of their permanent residence (PR) applications may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) — a valuable immigration tool that allows applicants and their families to remain in Canada and continue working legally. A […]
Canada Surpasses 41 Million Residents—Driven by Surge in Immigration
Maple News reports that Canada’s population has exceeded 41 million for the first time, largely fueled by new arrivals through immigration. According to recently released data from Statistics Canada, the country reached a total population of 41,012,563 as of April 1, 2024—just 10 months after crossing the 40 million mark […]
Canada Invites 1,499 Candidates in Latest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on June 19, 2024, exclusively targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 1,499 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required set at […]
Canada’s Targeted Express Entry Draw System Marks One Year: A Strategic Shift in Immigration
Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws have marked their first full year of implementation, signaling a strategic shift in how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targets skilled newcomers. According to Maple News, this new system, first introduced in June 2023, is designed to attract immigrants who match Canada’s most pressing […]
Self-Employed Newcomers: Key Tax Mistakes to Avoid in Canada
Maple News reports that tax season can be particularly challenging for self-employed newcomers to Canada, who face a more complex filing process compared to traditional employees. Unlike salaried workers, self-employed individuals must maintain their own bookkeeping and carefully deduct eligible business expenses from their income when completing their T1 tax […]