Category: Provinces

As Canada marked its 154th birthday in 2021, the usual patriotic celebrations gave way to quiet reflection and national introspection. Maple News reports that ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and a deep reckoning with the country’s colonial past significantly reshaped Canada Day events. With many provinces still under social distancing protocols, parades, […]

Maple News reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted traditional job markets across Canada but also sparked sharp increases in demand for certain occupations—especially in Ontario. According to recent federal data, while many industries experienced job losses, others are actively expanding their workforces as businesses adapt to long-term […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has invited 374 skilled immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. These draws are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address labour market demands across various sectors of the province. Since February […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its immigration agreement with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for an additional year, allowing both levels of government more time to re-negotiate and strengthen their long-term immigration strategy. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and Premier Andrew Furey on […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario government is proposing groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing employment barriers for internationally trained workers. If passed, the new law would remove the long-standing requirement for Canadian work experience when applying for licensing in many regulated professions. This legislative shift targets roles outside the healthcare […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, has introduced a major legislative proposal aimed at making the province a more attractive destination for workers—particularly skilled immigrants. Titled the “Working for Workers Act,” the legislation was tabled on October 25 and, if passed, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP), a program designed to attract skilled immigrants to Atlantic Canada, will become a permanent immigration pathway beginning January 1, 2022. The initiative will be renamed the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), reflecting its new status within Canada’s immigration system. The announcement was […]

Nova Scotia’s population has officially surpassed one million—a historic milestone fueled in large part by immigration, Maple News reports. Since July 2021, the province has experienced record-breaking population growth, just one month after Canada lifted pandemic-era travel restrictions on approved permanent residents. This policy shift helped revive immigration flows that […]

Maple News reports that a recent study by Statistics Canada highlights Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton as the top three Canadian cities where immigrants are most likely to stay long-term. The findings come from the 2020 Longitudinal Immigration Database, which analyzed tax data from immigrants who landed in Canada in 2014. […]

Ontario is intensifying its efforts to attract internationally educated nurses to address an acute staffing shortage in its healthcare system. According to Maple News, the provincial government aims to integrate thousands of foreign-trained nursing professionals into its hospitals by March 31, 2022. The initiative includes deploying approximately 300 internationally trained […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has issued its largest invitation round in more than a year, extending invitations to 365 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection under the province’s economic immigration system. The draw, held on September 24, targeted individuals who had submitted a declaration of interest through Arrima, […]

Maple News reports that the idea of one province being universally ‘easier’ to immigrate to in Canada is largely a myth. Each province has its own set of immigration pathways under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and the ‘easiest’ option ultimately depends on an applicant’s profile, including their skills, work […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has invited 233 candidates to apply for permanent selection through the Arrima portal as part of its Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés – PRTQ). These invitations were issued on December 16, according to details released today by the Ministry of Immigration, […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has invited 233 skilled worker candidates to apply for permanent selection through its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued on December 16 through Arrima, Quebec’s online immigration application management system. According to details released today, this latest draw targeted […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially raised its immigration processing fees as of January 1, 2021. The fee adjustments are part of an annual review linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensuring that inflation and operational changes are reflected in the cost of application processing. For skilled workers […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially opened applications for two new permanent immigration pilot programs aimed at addressing critical labour shortages in the province. The announcement was made by Nadine Girault, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, and marks a significant step in the province’s strategy to strengthen its workforce and […]