Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Quebec has updated its roster of occupations eligible for expedited Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The February 24, 2026 update reduces the list to 60 occupations across the province, down from 76. To ease the transition, Quebec has […]

Maple News reports that five Ontario communities participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have published their 2026 priority sectors and occupations. The RCIP provides a path to permanent residence for foreign nationals who have a job offer aligned with a community’s labour-market needs, supporting rural and northern growth. […]

Maple News reports that on February 19, 2026, Prince Edward Island conducted its latest draw under the PEI Provincial Nominee Program, aligned with the province’s anticipated Invitation to Apply schedule. Continuing a pattern from earlier draws this year, PEI prioritized candidates with in-province ties and strong alignment with occupations and […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) carried out six provincial draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, spanning Rural Renewal and multiple Express Entry streams, plus dedicated priority-sector pathways. The period yielded at least 441 invitations across the six draws, reflecting a broad push across tech, […]

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has allocated 197 nomination slots to the Northwest Territories for 2026, the same total the territory ended 2025 with after a post-nomination increase. The Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) is also updating its selection process by adopting an Expression of Interest […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s move to phase out the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) has ignited significant concern among workforce planners, especially in the healthcare sector. The program’s replacement by the Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ) marks a fundamental shift in how the province selects skilled immigrants—at a […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its latest draw on February 12, extending 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers through both domestic and international streams. This marks the province’s first draw of the month and highlights Manitoba’s ongoing effort to meet […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has continued its strong start to 2024 by issuing 474 invitations to apply (ITAs) through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) over two consecutive draws held on February 10 and 11. The invitations were extended to both skilled workers and entrepreneurs seeking […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 429 invitations to apply (ITAs) in a highly selective draw held on February 4, 2026. This targeted draw aimed to identify and invite candidates capable of contributing significant economic value to the province, focusing on high earners […]

On February 2, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) completed a landmark series of targeted draws, issuing 1,825 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residency. As Maple News reports, the province continues to prioritize healthcare, early childhood education, and regional workforce development in its latest immigration efforts. The majority […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has laid formal charges against an unlicensed immigration consultant and two employers, marking a decisive enforcement of its updated immigration laws to protect foreign workers from exploitation. On January 15, 2026, the province charged Jun Su under the Immigration Services Act, 2024, for allegedly offering […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has kicked off 2026 with a robust start to its immigration efforts, issuing a total of 1,169 invitations through four separate draws held between January 26 and February 2 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). These early draws span across key streams designed to […]

According to Maple News, New Brunswick has issued 326 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination in two separate draws conducted through its Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) on February 2. The province is continuing to prioritize candidates with strong ties to New Brunswick, in-demand skills, and French language proficiency. The […]

Maple News reports that on February 4, 2024, British Columbia conducted its first Skills Immigration draw of the year, issuing 429 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw focused on identifying candidates who demonstrate strong potential to contribute to the province’s economy, […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick has announced a series of significant changes to its immigration pathways, directly impacting applicants under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). These updates, effective February 3, 2026, aim to better align immigration with the province’s evolving labour […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba wrapped up January 2026 by issuing 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), targeting candidates through strategic recruitment initiatives. Draw #263, held on January 29, focused exclusively on individuals previously invited through MPNP’s targeted outreach, continuing the province’s efforts […]