Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration framework continues to balance pragmatic rules with human dignity through its humanitarian and compassionate consideration stream. Rooted in Section 25(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), this provision allows individuals who do not meet the standard immigration criteria to request an exception […]
Category: Immigration Guidance
Canada Extends Restoration Deadline for Temporary Residents to August 31, 2021
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended the deadline for temporary residents to restore their legal status in Canada. Individuals who held valid temporary status on or after January 30, 2020, but whose status expired on or before May 31, 2021, now have until August […]
Canada’s Population Growth Hits Record Low Amid Pandemic-Era Immigration Decline
Maple News reports that Canada’s population growth reached a historic low in the third quarter of 2020, registering a net increase of just 2,767 people between July and September. This marks the slowest quarterly growth since national demographic tracking began in 1946, according to Statistics Canada. This unprecedented stagnation is […]
2020 in Review: Challenges, Resilience, and What’s Ahead for Immigration
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s clear this has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped every part of life, not least the way countries manage immigration. Canada, a long-standing global leader in welcoming newcomers, faced significant disruptions to its immigration system—delayed applications, closed borders, and […]
Five Years Later: How Canada Mobilized to Welcome 25,000 Syrian Refugees in 100 Days
Maple News reports that this week marks the five-year anniversary of a defining moment in Canadian immigration history — the successful settlement of 25,000 Syrian refugees in just 100 days. Back in November 2015, the newly elected Liberal government, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, launched one of the most ambitious […]
Why I Left Kuwait for Canada: Trade-Offs, Challenges, and the Freedom to Be Me
Maple News reports on a personal story that highlights the complex decisions and trade-offs immigrants often face when relocating to Canada. Originally from Kuwait, the author explores both the difficult adjustments and the deeper freedoms that led to their move. One of the first challenges encountered was the climate. Canadian […]
How U.S. Election Outcomes Could Shape Canadian Immigration Trends
As Americans await the final results of a tightly contested presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the outcome could have major implications—not just for the United States, but for Canada’s immigration landscape as well. According to Maple News, Canada continues to position itself as a global leader in […]
Canada Urged to Maintain Strong Immigration Targets Despite Pandemic Challenges
Maple News reports that Canada is preparing to unveil a pivotal update to its Immigration Levels Plan, a move expected to define the country’s long-term economic path amid global uncertainty. By Friday, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino will announce the targets for how many newcomers Canada aims to welcome in 2021. […]
Canada Launches $2.2M Mental Health Program to Support Immigrants’ Well-Being
Maple News reports that an innovative mental health initiative is now available to newcomers in Ontario, aiming to support their mental health and ease their integration into Canadian society. The Newcomers’ Health and Well-Being Program, led by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) York Region & South Simcoe, launched in […]
Canada’s Economic Recovery Relies on Immigrants, Study Shows
Maple News reports that Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery must prioritize immigration policy and newcomer support, as immigrants, international students, and temporary foreign workers have been among the most financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. According to a survey conducted by World Education Services (WES) in June, substantial portions of Canada’s […]
PNP and CEC Immigrants See Stronger Success in Canada’s Labour Market, Study Finds
Maple News reports that immigrants who become permanent residents through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) tend to achieve better outcomes in Canada’s labour market compared to those who enter via the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This […]
PNP and CEC Immigrants Lead in Canadian Employment Outcomes, Study Reveals
Maple News reports that immigrants who gain permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) enjoy stronger employment outcomes in Canada compared to those who arrive via the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This insight comes from newly […]