Category: Immigration Guidance

Maple News reports that health ministers from the G7 countries—Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan—have agreed to begin collaborative work on a standardized vaccine passport system. The initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate safer international travel as global COVID-19 vaccination campaigns […]

Maple News reports that children who immigrate to Canada are defying early-life economic disadvantages to excel in the country’s education system and labour market. According to a recent Statistics Canada study, these immigrant youth are not only more likely to pursue post-secondary education, but also tend to earn higher wages […]

Maple News reports that Canada is taking a leading role in a new international initiative aimed at reshaping the global narrative around migration. The campaign, titled ‘It Takes a Community’, officially launched on March 29 and seeks to highlight the positive contributions of migrants and refugees to societies across the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]