Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on December 4, 2025, the province of Quebec issued more than 1,870 invitations under its Permanent Immigration Pilot Program for Skilled Workers (PSTQ), marking its first major draw in three months. The invitations were extended across all four streams of the program, targeting candidates with diverse […]

Maple News reports that on December 10, 2025, British Columbia held its first Skills Immigration draw in over two months, inviting 410 candidates to apply for permanent residence through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw focused on individuals expected to contribute significantly to the province’s economic growth, […]

Maple News reports that a snowstorm can take even seasoned residents by surprise—but for newcomers to Canada, the experience can be especially daunting. With sub-zero temperatures, heavy snowfalls, and slick road conditions, Canadian winters demand preparation and vigilance. The key to staying safe during a storm starts with being informed. […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued a total of 2,049 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) over two consecutive days—December 10 and 11—breaking a two-month period of inactivity in its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams. On December 10, 1,133 invitations were extended across five targeted draws […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its first immigration draw of December on December 5, 2025, inviting a total of 184 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under the Skilled Worker Stream. This draw marks the largest number of Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) […]

Ontario is proposing a sweeping transformation of its immigration system through a two-phase plan to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Maple News reports. The initiative aims to streamline the existing pathways and better align the program with the province’s labour market priorities, particularly targeting critical sectors like healthcare […]

Nova Scotia has announced a major change in how it selects candidates for permanent residency. As of November 28, all submissions to the Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NSPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) will now be treated as Expressions of Interest (EOIs), according to Maple News. This transition […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Ontario is preparing to introduce new immigration pathways aimed at attracting skilled foreign nationals across a range of sectors, including research, culinary arts, and entrepreneurship. The announcement was made by Ontario’s Immigration Minister David Piccini during the third reading of Bill 30 on […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued a new round of invitations to skilled workers, both domestically and internationally, as part of its ongoing efforts to address regional labour market needs through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). In a draw held on November 21, the MPNP extended a total […]

Maple News reports that Alberta is set to implement significant changes to its Rural Renewal Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), tightening eligibility requirements for in-Canada and overseas applicants. These changes will be enforced starting January 1, 2026, and are designed to streamline the program and better meet […]

Alberta has conducted its second-largest immigration draw of the year, inviting a total of 1,125 candidates through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Maple News reports. Two separate draws were held between November 10 and 14, resulting in invitations to a significant cohort of skilled workers. The majority of invitations—1,045—were […]

British Columbia has conducted its most extensive entrepreneur immigration draw yet, aiming to attract more business talent to the province and stimulate its local economy, Maple News reports. On November 18, 2025, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) held draws under both the Base and Regional Entrepreneur Immigration […]

Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its most significant immigration draw of 2025 to date, issuing 190 invitations through the Labour and Express Entry streams of the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), Maple News reports. Held on November 20, the draw focused on individuals already contributing to the province’s […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has introduced a new level of transparency in its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), giving skilled immigration candidates a clearer view of where they stand within the provincial talent pool. For the first time, data from the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) has been […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its highest number of immigration invitations since July 2025 in the most recent draw held this week. The province extended a total of 330 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its two key programs: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) […]

Maple News reports that five Canadian cities have secured spots in the upcoming 2026 World’s Best Cities list, with Toronto breaking into the global top 20. The ranking evaluates the world’s top 100 urban destinations through a lens of livability, visitability, and investment potential. The 2026 World’s Best Cities Report […]