Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on March 5 and 6, 2025, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) held its first official immigration draws of the year. These selections focused on skilled foreign workers who have experience or education aligned with New Brunswick’s key labor market needs. The latest draws took […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (OINP) has issued only four Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence so far in 2025—significantly fewer than the 14,760 issued during the first two months of 2024. This significant drop aligns with a wider trend across Canada, as provinces adjust to […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta have issued new invitations to candidates seeking Canadian permanent residence through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). In an immigration update spanning from February through early March, Manitoba issued a total of 111 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) is revising its approach to the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), now restricting eligibility to foreign workers in just three key sectors: healthcare, construction, and manufacturing. Starting January 24, 2025, applications for provincial endorsement under the AIP will only be accepted for workers […]

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will reopen for new applications between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time from February 27 to March 6, 2024. The latest intake aims to fulfill the territory’s 2025 immigration allotment, targeting a total of 150 nominations. The NTNP will […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has overhauled its immigration intake process, introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system that will govern applications for its two key immigration streams: the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Effective February 19, 2025, prospective immigrants are no […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has temporarily halted new applications for its job offer-based immigration streams under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The freeze, effective February 18, 2025, affects foreign nationals and employers seeking to submit Job Approval Forms (JAFs) — a required step in provincial nomination through employment […]

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 […]