Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the Government of Ontario has launched a new COVID-19 screening pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s busiest travel hub. Effective January 6, the initiative offers free, voluntary COVID-19 testing for incoming international travelers committed to staying in Ontario for 14 days or more. Premier […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador are intensifying efforts to attract and retain immigrants as the province faces a shrinking and aging population. While provinces like Ontario and British Columbia continue to be top destinations for newcomers, Newfoundland and Labrador are now stepping forward to compete as a viable […]

Maple News reports that the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is making significant progress in helping Atlantic Canada attract and retain immigrants—a long-standing challenge for the region. A new evaluation by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) covering the period from the program’s 2017 launch through the 2019–2020 fiscal year suggests […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration numbers took a significant hit in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country welcoming just over 184,000 permanent residents—well below its original target of 341,000. This marked the lowest immigration level since 1998, triggered by travel restrictions and border closures beginning in […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec is launching three new pilot immigration programs targeting workers in key industries facing labor shortages. The announcements were made by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) on March 3, and the pilots are set to roll out […]

Maple News reports that rural and northern Ontario communities are mobilizing to counter population decline and foster stronger local economies by embracing immigration and inclusivity. A collaborative initiative, supported by over 100 organizations and 300 participants, laid the groundwork through two key conferences held in February 2020 in Temiskaming Shores […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec is stepping up its international recruitment efforts in response to a growing shortage of nurses and healthcare workers. With local resources stretched thin, the Quebec health network plans to hire over 1,700 nurses and more than 200 orderlies from abroad in the […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick remained firmly committed to its immigration goals in 2020, even amid the unprecedented disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to provincial data, New Brunswick issued 2,020 nominations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in 2020—nearly identical to the 2,022 nominations granted the previous […]

Maple News reports that while Canada’s largest cities—Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary—remain popular destinations for newcomers, small to mid-sized cities are experiencing some of the most rapid growth in immigrant populations. A study conducted by Ryerson University reveals that between 2013 and 2019, immigration to smaller urban centres in Canada […]

Maple News reports that Ontario is set to modernize its immigration intake process by introducing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system for five of its key economic immigration streams. This shift will replace the previous first-come, first-served approach, which was often criticized for being unfair and inefficient. The Ontario […]

Maple News reports that immigration will be a major force driving economic resilience and long-term prosperity in Ontario and Quebec, as the provinces continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent economic analysis reveals that if Canada reaches its new immigration targets, Ontario could see its […]

Maple News reports that the Canadian government has announced a $1 million investment aimed at strengthening immigration, tourism, and local economic development in Northern Ontario, with a particular focus on the Thunder Bay-Superior North region. The funding was unveiled on April 7 by Members of Parliament Patty Hajdu and Marcus […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) saw robust activity throughout May 2021, with provinces actively issuing invitations to skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence. The PNP system enables individual Canadian provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and Nunavut—to select immigration candidates who align with their specific […]

Maple News reports that Canadian border cities may soon see an easing of travel restrictions, as Ontario mayors held a key discussion with Public Safety Minister Bill Blair about the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens shared that while there is no fixed date, federal officials are […]

Maple News reports that on June 8, 2021, British Columbia issued 373 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its trend of conducting targeted draws to address specific labor market needs. Since February, the province has been conducting two types of PNP draws: […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan conducted a new provincial immigration draw on June 15, 2024, issuing a total of 255 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations were extended under the International Skilled Worker (ISW) category—one of the province’s key immigration pathways targeting skilled […]