Category: Provinces

According to Maple News, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) has already reached its nomination caps for three key sectors during its first intake window of 2024. The capped sectors — accommodation and food services, retail trade, and trucking — are part of a managed intake system to fairly distribute […]

Maple News reports that the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will host a global virtual immigration and job fair on February 11, 2024. Running from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. GMT, the event is designed to connect skilled foreign professionals with employers based in the province. This initiative supports the province’s […]

Maple News reports that the Government of British Columbia has officially increased the application fee for its Skills Immigration stream under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). Effective January 22, 2026, the application fee rose from $1,475 to $1,750 CAD. This adjustment affects all candidates who submit full applications […]

Maple News reports that Ontario is entering a new chapter in its immigration strategy, shifting away from broad, general selection toward a more focused, high-impact approach. As of 2026, the province’s immigration priorities under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will emphasize professional readiness, sector alignment, integrity, and excellence. Following […]

According to Maple News, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has officially increased its application fees for several Skills Immigration streams. Effective January 22, 2026, the fee has risen from $1,475 to $1,750 for specific worker categories within the program. This update applies only to new applications submitted […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has officially announced its 2026 nomination allocation under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), receiving 6,403 nomination spaces from the federal government. This marks a 31% increase from the province’s initial 2025 allocation of 4,875, signaling a stronger provincial commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants. The […]

As of January 1, 2026, Quebec has implemented new immigration service fees, impacting a wide range of applicants and service providers, Maple News reports. The updates include increased costs for permanent and temporary immigration applications, employer requests, immigration consultants, and individuals seeking credential assessments through Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has launched its first immigration draw of 2026 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Conducted on January 15, Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #262 specifically targeted candidates invited under […]

New Brunswick has issued a total of 379 invitations through its first round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2026, Maple News reports. The draws were held between January 13 and 15 and spanned three major immigration streams: the Skilled Worker Stream, the Strategic Initiative, and the Express Entry […]

Prince Edward Island has kicked off its 2026 immigration intake by issuing 26 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), according to Maple News. The invitations, announced on January 15, were exclusive to candidates in the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams, with a continued focus on addressing the […]

Maple News reports that Canada continues to shine globally when it comes to quality of life, with several cities ranking among the best in the 2026 Numbeo Quality of Life Index. The index evaluates cities based on key everyday metrics such as safety, cost of living, housing affordability, health care […]

Maple News reports that Canada is strengthening its commitment to Francophone immigration by adding 5,000 new permanent residence (PR) nomination spaces for French-speaking newcomers. The announcement was made on January 19 in Moncton, New Brunswick by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab during a government press conference. This increase in PR […]

Quebec has announced lower immigration targets for 2026, scaling back its permanent resident (PR) intake compared to previous years. According to the province’s 2026 Immigration Levels Plan, unveiled on November 6, Quebec will aim to welcome 45,000 new permanent residents, with a minimum intake of 43,000 and a maximum of […]

Maple News reports that Canada is set to significantly expand its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting 91,500 new permanent residents through the PNP in 2026. This marks a 66% increase compared to the 2023 target of 55,000 admissions, providing a major opportunity for candidates hoping to immigrate through provincial streams. […]

Maple News reports that on January 15, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its first immigration draw of the year, exclusively inviting skilled workers through a strategic recruitment initiative under the Skilled Worker Stream. A total of 55 candidates received Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in what […]

Maple News reports that the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for 2026, welcoming a total of 379 candidates across three streams during a series of draws held from January 13 to 15. This marks the province’s ongoing commitment to […]