Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is increasingly focusing on granting permanent residency (PR) to individuals already living and working in Canada. This shift aligns with Canada’s broader strategy to fill labour market gaps with candidates who possess Canadian experience and are already contributing to the […]

Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada may receive hundreds of extra dollars this year through an overhauled federal benefit designed to counter rising living costs. Announced on January 26, the federal government is introducing the newly named Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, a revamped version of the existing Goods […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s evolving immigration strategy plays a critical role in advancing Prime Minister Carney’s call for a ‘third path’ to global prosperity—a response to the breakdown of the rules-based international order. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carney highlighted a major shift in […]

Maple News reports that Canada is undergoing a significant and deliberate reduction in the number of international students and temporary foreign workers entering the country—part of a broader shift in federal immigration policy aimed at restoring balance to the temporary resident population. New federal data shows a marked downturn in […]

Maple News reports that a significant change to Canadian citizenship laws has opened the door for thousands of individuals born abroad to claim Canadian citizenship, even if their parents never held a Canadian passport. As of December 15, 2025, the Government of Canada has implemented Bill C-3, officially titled An […]

Maple News reports that a historic shift in Canadian citizenship law is positioning the country as a global leader in second passport demand in 2026. With the passage of Bill C-3, which came into effect on December 15, 2025, Canada has removed the longstanding ‘first-generation limit’ on citizenship by descent, […]

Maple News reports that applicants who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from a Canadian province under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) must act quickly and carefully to ensure their application is approved. Once invited, candidates typically have between 20 to 60 days to submit a complete application with all […]

Maple News reports that on November 5, Bill C-3, which seeks to significantly expand Canadian citizenship eligibility, passed its third reading in the House of Commons. This legislative milestone brings the country closer to eliminating the controversial First-Generation Limit (FGL), a provision that restricts the transmission of Canadian citizenship to […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has unveiled its 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, laying out significant revisions to its permanent and temporary residency targets. The new strategy includes a sharp increase in spots for provincial nominees, while scaling back submissions under work and student visa programs, with the aim […]

Maple News reports that Canada has implemented a major reform to its citizenship laws by enacting Bill C-3, a legislative milestone that permanently removes the first-generation limit for Canadian citizenship by descent. This change retroactively recognizes the citizenship of thousands of individuals previously excluded simply because their Canadian parent or […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) program is offering a groundbreaking immigration route for skilled refugees and displaced people to gain permanent residency through economic immigration streams. The EMPP represents a fusion of Canada’s humanitarian commitments with its labour market strategies, enabling employers to access a […]

Maple News reports: For many newcomers, experiencing their first Canadian snowfall can be both enchanting and intimidating. While winter landscapes paint a postcard-perfect scene, they also introduce new and potentially hazardous driving conditions. Understanding how to drive safely during Canada’s long and snowy winters is crucial for anyone planning to […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unexpectedly paused new applications to the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), a federal initiative providing skilled refugees and displaced individuals with a pathway to permanent residence through Canada’s economic immigration system. The suspension took effect in late December 2023 […]

For the first time in several years, Canada has experienced a year-over-year drop in the total number of temporary residents—marking a pivotal shift in the country’s immigration landscape. According to Maple News, this reversal is largely attributed to new immigration policies aimed at managing the rapid influx of temporary foreign […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented sweeping changes to how decision-making powers are distributed among immigration officials. The latest version of the Instrument of Designation and Delegation (IDD), approved by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, became effective on December 15, 2025, and was officially published […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced a new temporary policy aimed at supporting Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who are already in Canada. The initiative eases access to work and study permits—even for those who might not ordinarily qualify—and allows them to […]