Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on June 19, 2025, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its sixth Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, extending invitations to 52 candidates across multiple immigration streams. Significantly, this draw marked the first time in 2025 that the province issued an invitation under its Work […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued 36 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Skilled Worker Overseas stream in the latest draw conducted on June 12, 2025. This targeted provincial nomination draw was part of a strategic recruitment initiative designed to attract high-potential candidates with in-demand skills from […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario government is introducing legislative changes aimed at increasing enforcement and administrative agility within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), through its proposed Bill 30 – Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025. These updates are designed to protect the integrity of the program while allowing […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick has secured a notable increase in its federal immigration allocation for 2025, following negotiations with the Government of Canada. The province will now receive 4,250 spots under its immigration programs, an increase of 1,500 over the previously announced 2,750 for this year. The additional […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has resumed issuing invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), marking an end to a four-month pause in draws. On June 6, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a targeted draw aimed specifically at candidates with job offers in the Greater Sudbury region. […]

Starting July 2, 2024, significant changes will take effect in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), introducing a new online Employer Portal that shifts the application process for Employer Job Offer streams from candidates to employers. Maple News reports that foreign nationals will no longer be able to independently submit […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued new invitations to skilled foreign workers as part of its ongoing effort to attract talent aligned with provincial labor market needs. In a draw held on June 12, 2024, the MPNP issued 36 Letters of Advice to Apply […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued new invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to foreign entrepreneurs ready to start or take over businesses in the province. The latest draws, conducted on May 28, targeted candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration streams — part of the province’s broader […]

Maple News reports that the West Kootenay region in British Columbia has unveiled its priority sectors and occupations for Canada’s recently announced Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). As one of the pilot’s participating communities, West Kootenay is now actively identifying key roles crucial to its economic development while opening new […]

Maple News reports that a new partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) aims to fast-track internationally-trained physicians into the Canadian healthcare system. The initiative, titled the PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship, provides a structured pathway for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking to work in Canada. […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s Immigration Minister, Jean-François Roberge, has announced the province’s proposed immigration framework for the 2026–2029 period, signaling a tighter and more selective approach to immigration. The proposed plan outlines revised pathways and stricter criteria aimed at protecting Quebec’s French-speaking character and ensuring better integration outcomes. Effective […]

Maple News reports that Greater Sudbury has officially released the priority sectors and occupations for two federal immigration pilots: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These designations aim to address workforce shortages and promote long-term economic growth in the region. Sudbury, a major […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador continues to build momentum in its 2025 immigration efforts, issuing 405 invitations in the latest round under its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Held on May 29, this marks the province’s third invitation round since adopting the EOI framework earlier this year. The […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted its latest targeted immigration draw, continuing its focus on attracting critical talent for the health care sector. On June 3, 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 36 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under its Express Entry-aligned Dedicated Health Care Pathway. […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has resumed its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws after a four-month pause, issuing 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination on June 3, 2024. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a total of 10 targeted draws under three Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has significantly reduced its immigration intake under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for 2025, slashing its allocation to just 10,750 nominations—less than half of the 21,500 spots offered in 2024. The province quietly confirmed the change in a notice posted to its official portal, […]