Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued its first set of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for 2026, welcoming a total of 379 candidates across three streams during a series of draws held from January 13 to 15. This marks the province’s ongoing commitment to […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2026, continuing its focus on international student graduates and candidates working in priority sectors. The draw took place on January 15, 2025, and was aligned with the province’s projected schedule for issuing […]

British Columbia has kicked off the year with a new round of invitations through its Entrepreneur Immigration Program, reflecting the province’s ongoing commitment to welcoming innovative business owners who can contribute to economic growth and job creation. According to Maple News, the latest draw was held on January 13, 2026, […]

Maple News reports that the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has announced its 2026 nomination allocation and program priorities. For the upcoming year, the territory has been granted 282 nomination spaces to support the permanent residency applications of skilled foreign workers and other eligible applicants. The first intake period for 2026 […]

Maple News reports that Ottawa has been ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in North America for 2026, according to newly released data from Numbeo. Not only does Canada’s capital lead the continent, it also lands at 28th on the global scale—reinforcing its reputation as one […]

Prince Edward Island (PEI) has officially announced its anticipated 2026 immigration draw schedule, marking a notable step toward greater transparency in Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). According to Maple News, PEI is currently the only province or territory that publishes a public timetable for its Invitation to Apply (ITA) rounds […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has introduced updated immigration rules that make it easier for self-employed internationally educated physicians to obtain permanent residence through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These changes—effective January 1, 2026—expand eligibility under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream. While this stream typically requires a […]

2025 marked a pivotal year for provincial immigration in Canada, with major shifts that are set to shape the landscape for 2026 and beyond. According to Maple News, both federal and provincial immigration authorities made sweeping changes to regional immigration programs, bringing new systems, altering quotas, and phasing out several […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) ended 2025 with a significant Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on December 31, issuing 421 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers aiming to settle in the province. This year-end draw focused on both regional labour market needs […]

According to Maple News, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its second unexpected Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of the year, diverging from its usual monthly invitation schedule. Held on December 23, the draw invited 13 candidates through the Labour Impact and Express Entry streams. In a notable shift from […]

Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) conducted its final scheduled immigration draw of 2025 on December 15, issuing a total of 166 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination. This latest draw continued PEI’s strategic focus on candidates contributing to the province’s economy. […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has officially reached its full 2025 nomination allocation after conducting its final two invitation rounds in November. These draws, aimed specifically at healthcare professionals, marked the conclusion of Alberta’s immigration nominations for the year. The province issued a total of […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) will maintain its 2026 nomination allocation at 4,761 spots, matching the tally from the end of 2025. However, the provincial immigration program is introducing significant reforms aimed at better aligning immigration with provincial labour market needs. Beginning in 2026, at […]

Maple News reports that the province of New Brunswick resumed its provincial nominee draws with its first round of invitations for December, held on December 9, 2025. This marks the province’s first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) activity since November 16, 2025. A total of 110 candidates received Invitations to Apply […]

Maple News reports that on December 16, 2025, British Columbia conducted a new round of invitations under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) streams, extending opportunities to innovative business leaders looking to invest and establish themselves in the province. Through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), a total of up […]

Maple News reports that on December 18, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) extended 63 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates under its Skilled Worker Stream. The invitations were issued through the program’s strategic recruitment initiatives, targeting individuals both within Canada and abroad. The selected applicants were […]