Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth immigration draw of 2026 on May 21, issuing 114 invitations to candidates in in-demand occupations and priority sectors across the province. The figure marks the fifth consecutive month with more than 100 invitations. The draw aligns with PEI’s published invitation […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds from May 1–13, inviting 1,051 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations targeted health and tech professionals, as well as individuals intending to live and work in rural Alberta communities. The four draws tapped four AAIP […]

Maple News reports that on May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its 10th selection round of the year, inviting candidates through a strategic recruitment initiative within the Skilled Worker Stream. Invitations were issued via both Skilled Worker pathways: Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas. To […]

Maple News reports that Lena Metlege Diab’s first year as minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yielded three clear through-lines: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlined framework for temporary residence administration, and stricter measures within the asylum system. The assessment covers policy developments […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 437 invitations in a May 14, 2026 Skills Immigration draw, marking the province’s fifth SI draw of the year. Invitations were granted under two selection factors: wage/salary plus TEER 0–3 job offer (with a wage of at least $59 […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fifth provincial immigration draw of 2026 on May 11, marking the province’s second draw in May to date. A total of 186 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds from April 30 through May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued via three NB Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).\n\nInvitations were distributed across NBPNP streams—Skilled Worker, Strategic […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) carried out back-to-back draws on May 5–6 to invite candidates for provincial nomination. Officials issued at least 341 invitations across Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI), with the majority coming through SI and directed at care-based, education, and construction […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its largest draw of the year on May 7, issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The round specifically prioritized teachers and education assistants, alongside direct invitations under a strategic recruitment initiative. This marks Manitoba’s ninth selection round of […]

Maple News reports that on April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) conducted selections across all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This marked the fourth PSTQ draw this year. In total, 2,555 invitations were issued to foreign workers across the four PSTQ streams: […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette announced on May 5, during her inaugural address to the National Assembly, that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will be reopened for a two-year period. Details on the reopening—such as the exact start date, eligibility criteria, prioritization rules, or whether any […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is tightening eligibility for its Skilled Worker Stream. Effective May 4, 2026, invitations to apply under the NB Experience pathway will be issued only to candidates employed in three sectors, and only until further notice. The targeted sectors are healthcare, […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is shifting to targeted draws for candidates who hold Manitoba-specific open work permits issued under the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Program Candidates (TPP). The policy is designed to streamline pathways for workers already rooted […]

Maple News reports that between April 15 and 27, 2026, Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued invitations across four provincial streams, totaling at least 185 invitations. The rounds illustrate the province’s targeted approach to filling critical labour gaps in health care, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality. The four streams […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan’s Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) opened its third intake window on May 4 for employers sponsoring SINP candidates in capped sectors. The update comes as the province continues to manage its nomination allocations across targeted industries. As of this writing, Saskatchewan has hit the cap in […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador held its fourth provincial immigration selection round of 2026 on May 1, inviting a total of 190 candidates through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Invitations were split with 157 going to NLPNP candidates and […]