Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Canada’s provincial premiers are stepping up their calls for expanded authority over immigration policy, including the ability to issue their own work permits and influence economic immigration levels based on local labour market needs. This growing demand took center stage at the Council of the Federation […]

Mandela Kuet, a Sudanese-born community advocate in Winnipeg, is making waves for his efforts to bridge cultural divides between Indigenous Peoples and newcomers to Canada. Having immigrated from South Sudan in the late 1990s, Kuet grew up in Winnipeg’s North End — a neighbourhood historically rooted in Indigenous culture and […]

Maple News reports that Canadian provinces are intensifying their push for more autonomy over immigration policy, including the authority to set their own immigration targets and issue work permits independently of the federal government. This rising demand took center stage at the annual Council of the Federation meeting, held in […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued 19 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw held on July 24, 2025. The draw specifically targeted skilled workers under strategic recruitment initiatives, with candidates coming from both the Skilled Worker […]

Maple News reports that on July 17, the province of Quebec issued its first invitations under its newly revamped Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, or PSTQ). The draw spotlighted individuals who are already residing in Quebec, with a strong focus on French-speaking candidates who either […]

Nova Scotia will no longer process certain applications to its Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP) for 2025, after exceeding its federal nomination allocation for the year. According to Maple News, this means not all eligible applicants will receive nominations, despite meeting program criteria. For the remainder of 2025, Nova Scotia […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has issued 238 invitations in its first immigration draw under the newly implemented Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ), held through the Arrima expression of interest system on July 17, 2025. This draw targeted two key applicant streams: highly qualified individuals and those with […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has successfully allocated all 21,500 federal nominations for 2024, underscoring the program’s growing significance in meeting Ontario’s labour market needs. Operated jointly by the provincial and federal governments, the OINP enables Ontario to select skilled immigrants who align with the […]

Maple News reports that Alberta held six targeted draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between July 3 and July 16, 2025, as the province continues to prioritize strategic sectors facing acute labour shortages. These draws focused on candidates in healthcare, law enforcement, aviation, and agriculture, along with those […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island has issued 39 invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) in a targeted draw held on July 17, 2025. The invitations were extended to candidates under the Labour Impact and Express Entry categories, focusing on individuals who can contribute to key economic […]

Ontario has introduced major reforms to its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), aiming to streamline processing, align more closely with labour market demands, and involve employers more directly in the selection process. According to Maple News, the changes—which came into effect on July 1, 2025—are a strategic response to the […]

Maple News reports that on July 17, Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing 39 invitations to foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination. The draw emphasized skilled workers poised to make meaningful contributions to the province’s labor force, particularly in sectors facing critical […]

Maple News reports that on July 10, the Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) extended 359 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through two key immigration pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). According to provincial immigration data, […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted two new rounds of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), focusing on international student graduates and skilled workers whose expertise aligns with the province’s economic needs. On July 10, the MPNP issued a total of 67 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has continued its strong push to attract international entrepreneurs, issuing up to 17 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on July 8, 2025. This marks the fifth entrepreneur-targeted selection round of the year under the British […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a total of 320 new immigration invitations through two of its key programs: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The latest selection round, held on June 24, 2025, marks the province’s fourth draw […]