Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that both British Columbia and Manitoba have issued new invitations to immigration candidates as part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in the latest round of draws held between June 29 and July 5. The PNP allows Canadian provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and Nunavut—to nominate individuals who […]

Maple News reports that Alberta is preparing to open a new immigration pathway under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), designed specifically for law enforcement professionals. Set to launch later in 2024, this targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) stream aims to address officer shortages and strengthen public safety across the […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta, and Quebec—have issued new rounds of invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) between June 18 and June 28. These draws play a crucial role in enabling provinces to address specific labor market needs by selecting […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s International Credentials Recognition Act will officially come into effect on July 1, bringing major reforms to how foreign qualifications are assessed in the province. The new legislation is designed to streamline the process for skilled immigrants to have their credentials recognized—reducing bureaucratic delays and […]

Maple News reports that Ontario and British Columbia have extended a combined total of over 400 invitations to immigration candidates through recent rounds of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), highlighting Canada’s ongoing effort to attract skilled workers tailored to each province’s labour market needs. The PNP is a collaborative initiative […]

Maple News reports that three of Canada’s provinces—Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Saskatchewan—have issued new rounds of immigration invitations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) between June 8 and June 14, 2024. PNPs allow provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate foreign nationals who meet local economic […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia is introducing three new immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) to support international graduates. Starting January 2025, the province will roll out three separate streams tailored to recent graduates of eligible Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree programs from recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions. […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Quebec, and Manitoba—have issued new invitations to immigration candidates as part of their latest provincial selection rounds held between June 1 and June 7. In British Columbia, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 4 resulted in 68 invitations across four […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia (B.C.), Alberta, and Quebec have issued fresh invitations to immigration candidates this past week, continuing Canada’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled newcomers to support regional labor demands and demographic sustainability. Most provinces and territories in Canada operate Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), designed to allow […]

Maple News reports that both British Columbia and Manitoba have issued new invitations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), opening more pathways for prospective immigrants to apply for Canadian permanent residency. The latest rounds of invitations, held between May 11 and May 24, focused on addressing labour shortages and […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba have issued fresh rounds of invitations for immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) during the week of May 3–10. These invitations are part of ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in key sectors by welcoming skilled […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved a special request from the province of Manitoba to extend the work permits of certain Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates. This move is expected to benefit approximately 6,700 temporary foreign workers whose current permits are set to expire […]

Maple News reports that five Canadian provinces — British Columbia, Quebec, Alberta, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island — have conducted new immigration draws between April 27 and May 3, inviting skilled individuals to apply through their respective provincial programs. Canada’s provinces and territories, except Quebec and Nunavut, use Provincial Nominee […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—have issued new invitations to candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) this week. These latest draws reaffirm Canada’s commitment to regionalized immigration that fuels economic growth and addresses labor market needs across the provinces. Launched in 1998, the […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia and Prince Edward Island issued a new round of immigration invitations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) during the week of April 13 to April 19, 2024. As a reminder, Provincial Nominee Programs allow Canadian provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia and Manitoba have issued over 400 invitations to skilled immigrants through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) during the week of April 6–12. These draws focused on attracting talent in high-demand sectors to address critical labor market needs in their respective provinces. British Columbia (B.C.) […]