Category: Provinces

According to a new national survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec has emerged as the happiest province in Canada. Maple News reports that the majority of respondents in la belle province described themselves as either ‘very happy’ or ‘pretty happy,’ putting Quebec at the top of the rankings […]

Maple News reports that both British Columbia and Alberta have recently extended invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), reinforcing their commitment to targeted economic immigration. On November 13, British Columbia conducted two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), issuing a total […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), marking a significant policy shift in the province’s approach to business immigration. The move was formalized on November 4, nearly a year after the province paused new applications to the stream in […]

Maple News reports that significant changes are coming to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for international graduates, with new French-language requirements set to take effect on November 23, 2024. The revised criteria are part of Quebec’s continued efforts to reinforce the use of French in the province’s immigration programs. Under […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia (B.C.) and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have recently issued new invitations to apply for provincial nomination under Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), aiming to attract skilled workers tailored to meet specific regional labour market needs. The Provincial Nominee Program, initiated in […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Jean-François Roberge, has officially released the province’s Immigration Levels Plan for 2025. The new roadmap maintains Quebec’s previous target of welcoming around 50,000 new permanent residents next year, reinforcing a focus on both economic contribution and linguistic integration. According to the announcement, […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has temporarily suspended two major pathways to permanent residency as part of a broader plan to control immigration levels in the province. Effective immediately, the province will no longer accept applications under the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for recent graduates, and invitations under the Regular […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island (PEI), and Quebec—have issued new rounds of invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), giving skilled workers and graduates another opportunity to apply for permanent residency in Canada. British Columbia issued approximately 125 invitations on October 22 through […]

Maple News reports that Ontario and British Columbia have conducted new rounds of invitations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week—demonstrating Canada’s ongoing reliance on regional immigration streams to support economic growth and address labor shortages. The Provincial Nominee Program, launched in 1998, allows provinces and territories to […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has introduced a new country-specific cap for its Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ), limiting the number of invitations issued to applicants from any single country to no more than 25% per selection round. The policy, announced by Quebec’s Immigration Minister Jean François Roberge on October […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—have issued new invitations this week for immigration candidates to apply through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These targeted draws are part of an ongoing effort to address local labour market needs and support regional economic growth. Canada’s PNP […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta—have released key updates in their provincial immigration programs between September 27 and October 4, 2024. These developments highlight ongoing efforts to attract skilled candidates who align with regional labor market priorities. British Columbia held two rounds of draws through […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick’s Critical Worker Pilot (NBCWP), launched in November 2022, is providing a distinct immigration pathway for skilled foreign workers aiming to settle in the province. Unlike traditional programs, the NBCWP is designed to directly link select employers with international talent to address pressing labor shortages […]

This past week, British Columbia and Manitoba conducted immigration draws, while Alberta provided key updates on its provincial immigration streams. British Columbia (BCPNP) On October 2, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held two draws. The first was a general draw, inviting 81 candidates through various immigration streams. Here […]

Maple News reports that Ontario and three other Canadian provinces—Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan—implemented increases to their minimum hourly wage rates as of October 1. These adjustments are primarily designed to align with inflation, providing slight relief amid Canada’s rising cost of living. Ontario, home to many recent immigrants, […]

Alberta has implemented significant changes to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), introducing a new system for issuing Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for certain worker pathways. As of September 30, 2024, candidates looking to apply under the AAIP Worker Streams must submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) through the […]