Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the provinces of Manitoba and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have recently conducted new draws under their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), offering pathways to permanent residency for select skilled workers, international graduates, and individuals with strong ties to the provinces. Between February 14 and 21, Manitoba […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick has announced a significant update to its participation in the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), with immediate and upcoming changes affecting several occupations. Effective immediately, the province will no longer consider endorsement applications for 12 specific occupations under the AIP. This decision impacts both employers […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has officially launched its 2025 immigration selections under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting skilled workers through three targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Simultaneously, New Brunswick has issued an update on its application processing following the recent reactivation of its provincial immigration pathways. […]

Maple News reports that a recent ranking highlights Canada’s most cost-effective provinces to live in while enjoying a high quality of life in 2025. The report, compiled by Montreal-based moving company MovingWaldo, evaluated provinces based on factors such as overall cost of living, rental and housing prices, and neighborhood safety. […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia and Manitoba have issued fresh rounds of provincial nominations this week, reinforcing their ongoing efforts to attract skilled and entrepreneurial newcomers. These invitations are part of each province’s efforts to meet tailored labor market needs and drive economic growth through immigration. British Columbia extended […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2025, focusing on the healthcare sector. Held on January 24, the draw issued 22 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through two key immigration pathways: the Labour Impact Category and the PEI PNP Express […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick has officially begun reopening its immigration programs following a temporary pause prompted by a significant reduction in federal immigration allocations. For 2025, the Canadian province has been granted just 2,750 nomination spaces, a sharp constraint compared to previous years. These nominations will be distributed […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has revised its immigration rules to make it easier for self-employed physicians to qualify for permanent residency under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These updates aim to reflect the reality that many practicing doctors in the province are self-employed, especially in family medicine and […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated an increase of 1,000 spots in its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation, raising the total to 2,050 nominations for the year. The province will also retain its 475 spots under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), bringing its total immigration […]

Maple News reports that Canadian provinces are beginning to ramp up Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) activities as 2025 progresses. Manitoba and Ontario are among the first to issue nomination invitations this year, signifying a renewed momentum in Canada’s regional immigration efforts. Manitoba took the lead by conducting its first PNP […]

Maple News reports that several provinces across Canada are voicing concern after the federal government announced a significant reduction in immigration allocations for 2025. Provincial immigration leaders in Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador have publicly expressed interest in welcoming more newcomers than their allotted quotas permit, citing regional economic and […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has wrapped up 2024 with notable successes, marking an impactful year for immigration in the province. Alberta exceeded its federal nomination allocation and introduced new initiatives to attract and retain skilled foreign talent. Throughout the year, AAIP issued a total […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) saw dynamic progress throughout 2024, marked by new streams, pilot programs, and strategic shifts aimed at addressing evolving labour market demands across the country. The PNPs empower provinces and territories to nominate skilled immigrants who can contribute to local economies — […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has introduced a new regional initiative—the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. This program, operational from January 2, 2024, to December 31, 2025, aims to attract up to 800 skilled immigrants to support workforce demands in four key rural […]

Maple News reports that the Government of the Northwest Territories has postponed the previously scheduled January 16, 2025, reopening of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). This decision follows a significant reduction in the territory’s nomination allocation from the federal government. Originally, the NTNP had planned to accept 100 new […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta have begun the new year with strategic immigration updates under their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), offering fresh opportunities for skilled workers looking to settle in Canada. On January 9, Manitoba held its first immigration draw of 2024 through the […]