Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that Canada is launching a standardized national COVID-19 vaccine passport to support safer and more seamless international travel. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the initiative during a press briefing in Ottawa, highlighting the federal government’s efforts to streamline vaccination verification for Canadians traveling abroad. Canadians who are […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making progress on the long-anticipated Municipal Nominee Program (MNP), with new details emerging from an internal 2020 stakeholder consultation memo. The program, initially promised by the Liberal Party in their 2019 federal election campaign, aims to support immigration to […]

Maple News reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled a new federal cabinet, with 37-year-old Sean Fraser taking over as Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. The appointment comes as the country continues its broad efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and scale up its ambitious immigration […]

Maple News reports that, beginning October 30 at 3 a.m., all travelers aged 12 and older departing from Canadian airports or traveling on federally regulated rail and cruise services must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy applies to domestic and international air passengers, VIA Rail passengers, Rocky Mountaineer travelers, […]

Canada is introducing significant updates to its National Occupational Classification (NOC), a central framework that underpins the country’s immigration and foreign worker programs. Maple News reports that the newly revamped NOC 2021 has been officially released and will be adopted across Canada’s immigration system in the fall of 2022. The […]

Maple News reports that Canada welcomed 45,000 new permanent residents in September 2021, marking the highest monthly intake of immigrants in recent Canadian history. This impressive figure signals a significant rebound for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) after pandemic-related setbacks dramatically reduced immigration flows last year. While historic records […]

Maple News reports that Canada is significantly expanding its international air travel network by reopening eight regional airports to overseas flights starting November 30. The move aligns with the country’s growing vaccination rates and builds on the government’s phased reopening of the border. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced the decision, […]

Maple News reports that prominent members of Canada’s political opposition are calling for swift action to resolve ongoing challenges within the country’s immigration system. In public letters addressed to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, MPs Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative Party) and Jenny Kwan (New Democratic Party) raised a series of concerns […]

According to new findings published by the Environics Institute, most Canadians remain supportive of immigration, even after a year marked by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, conducted through telephone interviews with 2,000 Canadians between September 7 and 23, 2021, reveals that public attitudes toward immigration and refugees […]

According to a newly released report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), immigration flows to OECD countries—including Canada—experienced a record-breaking decline in 2020, marking the steepest drop on record. Maple News reports that this unprecedented dip is directly attributed to global shutdowns and travel restrictions brought on […]

Canada’s immigration system, long considered a strategic tool for addressing labour shortages, is struggling to keep up with growing demand in essential service sectors. Despite targeted immigration pathways, many of the occupations facing critical staffing gaps — such as in healthcare, transportation, and child care — are not adequately prioritized […]

Canada has secured the second spot in the 2021 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index, marking its highest-ever position in the prestigious global ranking. According to Maple News, the country achieved this milestone thanks largely to its top-ranking reputation in immigration and investment, as well as strong scores across multiple governance and […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration system is currently facing a significant backlog, with nearly 1.8 million applications pending as of late October 2021. Data obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveals the growing strain on the department as it processes a surge in demand across several immigration […]

Maple News reports that Sean Fraser, Canada’s new Minister of Immigration, is open to increasing immigration levels to address critical labour shortages and support economic recovery. In recent interviews marking his entry into the role, Fraser emphasized both the potential and the challenges the country’s immigration system faces in a […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Parliament officially reconvened on November 22, launching a new legislative session following the summer break and the 44th federal election. This marks a return to formal governance, with Members of Parliament (MPs) set to resume debates, introduce legislation, and represent citizens in the House of […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has introduced new travel restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the recently identified Omicron COVID-19 variant. Effective November 26, foreign nationals who have traveled through seven southern African countries within the past 14 days will not be permitted to enter Canada. The […]