Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that for newcomers to Canada, planning for a child’s post-secondary education can feel overwhelming, but a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) offers a practical, flexible way to start saving early for university, college, trade school, or other eligible programs. What is an RESP? An RESP is a […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its guidance to make the self-administered online citizenship test the default for most applicants, with up to three attempts. The new instructions, published March 9, 2026, also set a 45-minute time limit for the online test and maintain […]

Maple News reports that the Senate, in its third reading of a major immigration bill, has adopted an amendment that adds heightened oversight to proposed asylum limitations. The amendment would require the government to prepare a report detailing asylum claims deemed ineligible because they were filed one year after entry […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s passport has strengthened further in the latest Henley Global Passport Rankings, rising from eighth to seventh place at the start of 2026. Canadians now enjoy visa-free access to 182 destinations worldwide. Canada remains the strongest passport in North America, clearly ahead of the United States, […]

Maple News reports Kelowna, British Columbia, has announced its 2026 priorities under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). The city will target a new priority sector and eight additional in-demand occupations as part of its francophone pathway to permanent residence. Kelowna sits in south-central BC on […]

Maple News reports that the CELPIP exam remains a key milestone for newcomers pursuing permanent residency, citizenship, or professional accreditation in Canada. While many test-takers feel confident about listening and speaking, the writing component is often the most challenging part of the test. 1) Build Comfort With Typing: The CELPIP […]

Maple News reports that Canada is temporarily pausing the removal of certain inadmissible Israeli and Lebanese nationals who hold temporary or permanent residence status, in response to the escalating conflict in the region. Under an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR) measure, those affected as of March 7 will be allowed […]

Maple News reports that Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) for 2026, outlining who may qualify for permanent residence. The city sits in south-central Saskatchewan, about 77 kilometres from Regina. This year Moose Jaw added one sector and seven new […]

Maple News reports that Canada has launched the temporary resident to permanent resident (TR-to-PR) pathway for eligible foreign workers. While the program is open in principle, the government has not yet published specific eligibility criteria, application forms, or detailed submission instructions. Officials say more details are expected to be released […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has quietly launched a one-time pathway to permanent residence for 33,000 foreign workers. The government indicated that fuller details will follow in April, a development first reported by the Toronto Star on March 6, 2026. The measure was first announced in last November’s […]

Maple News reports that pop star Britney Spears may be denied entry into Canada following her March 4, 2026 DUI arrest in California. Under Canadian immigration rules, foreign nationals can be deemed inadmissible if their history includes criminality or serious criminality, with Canadian officials assessing the seriousness of the offense […]

Maple News reports that on March 4, 2026, the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment of a new deputy minister of immigration, refugees, and citizenship, with a start date to be announced in the coming weeks. Ted Gallivan, who is currently serving as interim deputy national security […]

Maple News reports that, starting April 1, 2026, Canadian passport applications are to be processed within 30 business days, or the applicant will receive a full refund of the passport fees. The policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and confirmed in a March 3, 2026 online release, […]

Maple News reports that a newly enacted Canadian law dramatically expands eligibility for Americans with Canadian ancestry to claim dual citizenship and obtain Canadian passports. The changes are encapsulated in Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act, which took effect on December 15, 2025. Under the new regime, […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has opened its second intake window for capped-sector applications. Beginning March 2, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EST, employers in capped sectors may submit applications for SINP candidates in accommodation and food services, retail trade, and trucking. The window is capped […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government will raise passport and travel document fees for the first time in more than two years, with changes taking effect March 31, 2026. The increase will apply to all passports and related service fees, whether issued inside Canada or abroad, and is expected […]