Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the Québec government has unveiled a significant investment of $246.1 million over three years to enhance its immigration strategy and support economic recovery. As part of its 2021–2022 provincial budget, the government aims to attract more immigrants, accelerate the recognition of foreign credentials, and encourage settlement […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has announced a significant investment of $246 million over three years to strengthen its immigration strategy, focusing on integration, regional settlement, and workforce alignment. The funding commitment, presented in the 2021-2022 provincial budget by Finance Minister Eric Girard, underscores immigration as a […]

Maple News reports that Quebec officially launched a targeted immigration pilot program on April 22 to attract skilled professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and visual effects. The innovative five-year initiative aims to strengthen Quebec’s economic growth by addressing critical labour shortages in its high-demand tech sectors. The […]

Maple News reports that Québec is preparing to significantly increase its immigration targets in response to labour shortages that have only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a recent virtual press conference, Québec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, revealed that the province is working to make up for a shortfall […]

Maple News reports that Quebec is preparing to significantly raise its immigration targets in response to a growing labour shortage, worsened by declines in admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nadine Girault, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, announced in a virtual press conference that the province is currently facing a shortfall of […]

Maple News reports that Québec is aiming to admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, according to its updated Immigration Plan released by the provincial government. An additional 18,000 admissions are also expected as part of a backlog recovery from 2020’s shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has set ambitious immigration targets for 2022, aiming to admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents over the next year—and potentially more than 70,000 when accounting for deferred admissions from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This update was part of Quebec’s […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has announced plans to welcome up to 52,500 permanent residents in 2022—a move that signals a partial return to pre-2019 immigration levels. However, experts argue the target remains insufficient to tackle the province’s pressing labour shortages and long-term demographic challenges. Quebec, which currently faces one […]

Maple News reports that Quebec invited 23 candidates to apply for permanent selection on October 21 through the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This marked the first Arrima invitation round for the month and the smallest draw of the year, as previous draws in the second half of 2021 […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has conducted its largest immigration draw of the year under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), issuing invitations to 585 candidates on August 26. This marks the third round of selections in a single month—a notable acceleration in Quebec’s immigration activity. […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia extended a total of 494 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 16, 2021. These invitations were part of the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers and graduates to meet labor market needs and support […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec issued 326 invitations to skilled workers on December 9 through its Arrima platform, as part of the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). According to the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI), candidates selected in this draw had scores of […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan led the country in employment growth at the close of 2021, marking a significant milestone for the province amid a volatile global economic climate. According to the December Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan saw a 1.1% increase in employment from November to December […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 232 immigration candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draws held on January 11. The invitations were issued under two pathways: Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC). The January 11 draws included a general draw and a […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has launched its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2022, inviting a total of 1,084 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11. The invitations were issued through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to applicants registered in the province’s Expression of […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has released its full Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw schedule for 2022, making it the only Canadian province to publish a planned timeline for invitations in advance. This proactive approach allows potential immigration candidates to better plan their application strategies throughout the […]