Maple News reports that former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is urging Canada to rethink its long-term population strategy, advocating for a target of 100 million people by the year 2100. Speaking at a national forum hosted by The Globe and Mail and the Century Initiative think tank, Mulroney emphasized that […]
Category: Immigration Guidance
Canada Eases Immigration Rules for Applicants with Disabilities
Maple News reports that Canada is moving to permanently ease its long-standing medical inadmissibility rules, making it easier for individuals with disabilities to qualify for permanent residency. The federal government’s proposed changes were officially published in the Canada Gazette on March 16 and mark a significant step toward a more […]
IRCC Ends Automatic Deadline Extensions for Incomplete Immigration Applications
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially stopped automatically extending deadlines for incomplete immigration applications—a temporary measure previously introduced due to global COVID-19 disruptions. This move marks a return to more standard processing timelines as immigration services gradually resume worldwide. Although automatic extensions are ending, […]
Canada Unveils Six New Immigration Pathways for Essential Workers, Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports that Canada is opening six new immigration pathways this May, targeting international graduates, essential workers, and French-speaking temporary residents. The programs offer a significant opportunity for those currently living and working in Canada to transition to permanent residency. Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino announced the initiative on […]
Canada Launches New PR Pathways for Essential Workers, International Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports that Canada is introducing six new immigration streams aimed at offering permanent residency (PR) to essential workers, recent international graduates, and French-speaking residents already living in the country on temporary status. These programs, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), began accepting applications on May 6 […]
Language Test Providers Overwhelmed as Canada Launches New Immigration Pathways
Maple News reports that the official websites for both IELTS and CELPIP temporarily crashed following an unprecedented surge in traffic triggered by Canada’s announcement of new immigration programs. The outage left many aspiring immigrants unable to book mandatory English language exams that are crucial for immigration applications. The technical issues […]
Canada Moves Closer to Fully Digital Immigration with New Online PR Portal
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has taken a significant step toward digitizing the country’s immigration system by launching an online application portal for select permanent residence (PR) programs. This initiative, rolled out on April 1, represents a push toward modernizing Canada’s immigration process and reducing […]
CELPIP and IELTS Testing Sites Back Online Amid Surge in PR Demand
Maple News reports that the official websites for IELTS and CELPIP, Canada’s two authorized language test providers for immigration applicants, are now fully operational after both experienced significant outages. The disruptions came in the wake of a government announcement on April 15 introducing six new limited-time permanent residency (PR) programs, […]
Canada Fast-Tracks 6,000 Caregiver Permanent Residency Applications by Year-End
Maple News reports that Canada is expediting permanent residency for 6,000 caregivers and their immediate family members by the end of 2021, according to recent announcements by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This move is part of an effort to clear backlogs and reunite families who have been separated […]
Canada Unveils Six New Immigration Pathways for Workers, Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports a landmark week in Canadian immigration, marked by major announcements and activity. The Canadian government has launched six new immigration programs designed to help essential workers, recent international graduates, and French-speaking individuals gain permanent residency. These programs open for applications on May 6, 2021, and will remain […]
Canada Unveils New PR Pathways for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched six new limited-time permanent residence (PR) streams aimed at essential workers and recent international student graduates already in Canada. These pathways are part of Canada’s broader strategy to meet immigration targets, which have been challenged by ongoing travel […]
Canada Opens New Immigration Pathways for Nurses Amid Ongoing Healthcare Shortages
Maple News reports that Canada’s demand for nurses remains at an all-time high, especially in the wake of healthcare system strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, Canada had experienced chronic shortages of nursing professionals, and this urgency has led to the development of multiple immigration […]
CELPIP Expands Test Availability to Meet Surge in PR Pathway Demand
Maple News reports that CELPIP, one of Canada’s key English language testing providers, has released additional testing dates in response to an overwhelming demand created by the federal government’s newly announced pathways to permanent residency (PR). This expansion aims to support thousands of essential workers and international students already in […]
Canada Offers Permanent Residency Pathway for French-Speaking International Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled a special immigration initiative allowing French-speaking international graduates currently residing in the country to apply for permanent residency (PR) under a new, time-limited program. Launched on April 14 as part of the federal government’s efforts to tackle pandemic-related immigration challenges, this temporary public […]
Canada Launches New PR Pathway for Essential French-Speaking Workers
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has introduced a new, time-limited immigration program designed to offer a permanent residency pathway for temporary residents who speak intermediate French and are employed in essential occupations. This initiative aims to welcome up to 90,000 essential workers and international graduates currently residing […]
Canada to Launch Six New Pathways to Permanent Residency for Workers and Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada is rolling out six new immigration pathways aimed at helping essential workers, international graduates, and French-speaking applicants secure permanent residency. These limited-time streams, which open next week, are part of a broader strategy by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to meet ambitious immigration targets […]