Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that, effective January 1, 2021, the province of Quebec has increased immigration application fees across a range of categories. This annual fee adjustment is based on changes to the Consumer Price Index, reflecting inflation-related cost updates. For skilled worker applicants, the main application fee has risen from […]

Maple News reports that a Winnipeg-based social enterprise is empowering immigrant women by training them to produce comfortable, inclusive face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, known as The Cutting Edge, operates through the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute and has employed ten newcomer women to date. Initially focused on […]

Maple News reports that the City of North Bay, Ontario, is preparing to officially launch its participation in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) in the coming weeks, becoming the tenth Canadian community to join the national program. This move is expected to enhance the city’s workforce and support […]

Maple News reports that Canada is extending support to Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) applicants who lost job offers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of the global health crisis’ impact on employment, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering these applicants an opportunity to maintain their path to […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government is stepping up its efforts to attract and retain immigrants as part of a broader population growth plan. Following their re-election on September 14, Premier Blaine Higgs reaffirmed his government’s five-year strategy aimed at revitalizing the province’s demographic and labour landscape. […]

Maple News reports that the Quebec government has announced the launch of three new permanent immigration pilot programs, designed to attract and retain skilled workers in sectors experiencing labor shortages. The measures were officially published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on October 28, 2020, with a 45-day consultation period […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has announced the details of three new permanent immigration pilot programs set to launch in early 2021. These initiatives aim to address critical labour shortages in the province by attracting and retaining foreign talent with specialized skills. According to a draft regulation […]

Maple News reports that immigration is set to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth for the Ottawa-Gatineau region, potentially contributing nearly $38 billion to the region’s GDP by 2036. This finding comes from a landmark study by the Conference Board of Canada titled “Four Futures: The Economic Impact […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba is proposing key legislative changes aimed at accelerating the recognition of international credentials, making it easier for internationally educated professionals to contribute to the province’s workforce sooner. On November 2, Ralph Eichler, Minister of Economic Development and Training, announced amendments to the Fair Registration Practices […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has temporarily suspended the intake for its Employer Job Offer: International Student stream due to unexpected technical difficulties that disrupted the online registration system. The pause was announced shortly after the stream opened for applications on November 26. This particular stream is part of the […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced a new immigration stream aimed at retaining highly skilled newcomers already living in the province. The ‘Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador’ pathway, part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), is set to launch on January […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has become the first Canadian province to pilot a new COVID-19 testing initiative aimed at reducing the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for certain international travellers. The program, launched at Calgary International Airport and the Coutts land border crossing, offers COVID-19 testing upon arrival, with the […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new exemptions to simplify the hiring process for foreign workers in critical sectors facing labour shortages under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The provincial government has published a list of in-demand occupations that are now exempt from its traditional labour market […]

Maple News reports that job opportunities are the most decisive factor influencing whether immigrants remain in Nova Scotia or seek opportunities elsewhere. A recent study analyzing the experiences of 2,815 immigrants who either stayed in or left the province between 2011 and 2018 found that 46% of those who left […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s early testing pilot for international travellers is showing encouraging outcomes, with most participants testing negative for COVID-19. The innovative program allows arriving travellers at select entry points to reduce their quarantine period through testing, rather than undergoing the standard 14-day isolation requirement. Launched at Calgary […]

Maple News reports that despite the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) remained a cornerstone of the country’s immigration strategy in 2020. The provinces and territories stayed actively engaged, maintaining stable nomination levels and launching new immigration streams to address evolving demographic and labour […]