Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the federal government will issue open work permits to up to 2,700 temporary foreign workers in Manitoba, including individuals who have fallen out of status or are at risk of losing their authorization to work in Canada. The measure operates under the temporary Manitoba Workforce Transition […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will add 200 nominations for 2026, raising the year’s total to 6,603 from 6,403. The redistribution adjusts allocations across streams to reflect the added capacity. Alberta’s government announced the increase on its AAIP Updates page on August 10, 2026. With […]

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has gained 103 additional nomination spaces from the federal government for 2026, lifting the territory’s annual allocation to 300 nominations. This increase mirrors the total reached by the end of 2025 after two prior increments. The boost enables an additional […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued invitations to 500 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through an occupation-specific draw targeting priority workers, spanning five in-demand sectors: construction trades, healthcare, childcare, education, and veterinary care. The invitations fall under BC’s Skills Immigration stream and represent […]

Maple News reports that Nova Scotia is introducing new application fees for the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSNP). Beginning September 1, 2026, foreign nationals seeking to immigrate through the NSNP’s worker streams must pay a non-refundable $1,000 application fee. The change marks a shift from the previous policy, which […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has opened intake for a new pathway to permanent residence under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS) is now available for eligible foreign nationals to be considered for provincial nomination. To be considered, applicants must create an Expression of […]

Maple News reports that Alberta conducted two provincial immigration draws between July 16 and July 21, 2026, both targeting workers in priority sectors. Through the Alberta Express Entry Stream, the province issued 82 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The July 21 round focused on Construction, issuing 53 invitations with […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has detailed how it will score candidates for its three new pathways to permanent residence. The highest-scoring applicants will be invited to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS), with successful nominees gaining permanent residence through […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration issued 523 invitations to apply for permanent selection through the province’s Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) in a July 30 draw. Invitations were issued across all four PSTQ streams, with Stream 2 drawing the largest share, reflecting ongoing demand […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia issued invitations to entrepreneurs through the Base Stream of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) Entrepreneur Immigration in a July 28 draw. Ten invitations were issued in this round, offering recipients the chance to apply for provincial nomination toward Canadian permanent residence as entrepreneurs […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 invitations to provincial immigration candidates on July 28, through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). This round marks the province’s ninth draw of 2026. Invitations were distributed as 400 under NLPNP and 45 […]

Maple News reports that on July 30, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 766 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for provincial nomination in draw #276. The invitations span the program’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Stream – Manitoba and Overseas streams, reflecting Manitoba’s focus on sectors […]

Maple News reports that Yukon has simplified the licensing path for internationally trained family physicians from Australia, Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Under the new Limited A licensing pathway, eligible physicians can be authorized to practice in Yukon without completing an additional practice assessment or supervised practice […]

Maple News will continue monitoring NB’s provincial selections and report on how these invitations translate into provincial nominations and eventual permanent residence outcomes.

Maple News reports that British Columbia has conducted the inaugural selection round under its temporary rural/remote health-support initiative (TRHSI), a pathway aimed at permanent residency for essential workers. The July 23 draw invited 60 workers—cleaning and security staff—employed by a BC health authority to apply for provincial nomination. Applicants were […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 2,146 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) on July 16, inviting international student graduates, Manitoba-based and overseas skilled workers, and Francophones to apply for provincial nomination. This round is the largest MPNP draw since September 2025 and marks the […]