Category: Provinces

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 […]

Maple News reports that Quebec will reopen three targeted immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aiming to address critical labor shortages in the province. These programs offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR) for foreign workers who meet specific qualifications in designated industries. Originally launched in 2021, the […]

Maple News reports that Quebec is entering 2025 with sweeping updates to its immigration policies, introducing measures that will significantly shape how newcomers settle in the province. These reform efforts touch nearly every facet of Quebec’s immigration system—from selection programs and language requirements to family sponsorship caps and labor market […]

Maple News reports that the province of Manitoba has conducted its 235th draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), extending new opportunities for skilled workers aiming to settle permanently in Canada. The draw, held on December 27, 2024, resulted in 276 Letters of Advice to Apply (LOAs) being issued […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Yukon is set to implement a new intake-based application model for its Yukon Nominee Program (YNP), beginning January 29, 2025. Under this revamped system, applications will only be accepted during designated intake periods, with a fixed cap on the number of submissions per […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially reached its full nomination quota for the year 2024. As of December 23, the province had issued all 21,500 nominations allocated by the federal government under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The OINP is now shifting focus to […]

Maple News reports that Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, has been ranked the most livable city in Canada for newcomers in 2024. The finding comes from a recent annual report by The Globe and Mail, which evaluates cities across several criteria including affordability, employment opportunities, health care access, climate, […]