Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) saw dynamic progress throughout 2024, marked by new streams, pilot programs, and strategic shifts aimed at addressing evolving labour market demands across the country. The PNPs empower provinces and territories to nominate skilled immigrants who can contribute to local economies — […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has introduced a new regional initiative—the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot. This program, operational from January 2, 2024, to December 31, 2025, aims to attract up to 800 skilled immigrants to support workforce demands in four key rural […]

Maple News reports that the Government of the Northwest Territories has postponed the previously scheduled January 16, 2025, reopening of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP). This decision follows a significant reduction in the territory’s nomination allocation from the federal government. Originally, the NTNP had planned to accept 100 new […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta have begun the new year with strategic immigration updates under their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), offering fresh opportunities for skilled workers looking to settle in Canada. On January 9, Manitoba held its first immigration draw of 2024 through the […]

Maple News reports that Quebec will reopen three targeted immigration pilot programs on January 13, 2025, aiming to address critical labor shortages in the province. These programs offer a pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR) for foreign workers who meet specific qualifications in designated industries. Originally launched in 2021, the […]

Maple News reports that Quebec is entering 2025 with sweeping updates to its immigration policies, introducing measures that will significantly shape how newcomers settle in the province. These reform efforts touch nearly every facet of Quebec’s immigration system—from selection programs and language requirements to family sponsorship caps and labor market […]

Maple News reports that the province of Manitoba has conducted its 235th draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), extending new opportunities for skilled workers aiming to settle permanently in Canada. The draw, held on December 27, 2024, resulted in 276 Letters of Advice to Apply (LOAs) being issued […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Yukon is set to implement a new intake-based application model for its Yukon Nominee Program (YNP), beginning January 29, 2025. Under this revamped system, applications will only be accepted during designated intake periods, with a fixed cap on the number of submissions per […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has officially reached its full nomination quota for the year 2024. As of December 23, the province had issued all 21,500 nominations allocated by the federal government under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The OINP is now shifting focus to […]

Maple News reports that Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, has been ranked the most livable city in Canada for newcomers in 2024. The finding comes from a recent annual report by The Globe and Mail, which evaluates cities across several criteria including affordability, employment opportunities, health care access, climate, […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—have recently issued new invitations through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), offering pathways toward permanent residency for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and other in-demand candidates. In Alberta, between November 29 and December 17, the province conducted an active […]

Maple News reports a busy week in Canadian provincial immigration, as British Columbia issued new invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) while Manitoba announced the end of a key open work permit policy. On December 10, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held two separate invitation rounds targeting […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia and Alberta have issued new rounds of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), advancing Canada’s broader goal of distributing immigration benefits across the country. Under draws held between November 29 and December 6, both provinces selected candidates from various […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—held immigration draws this past week under their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These draws targeted skilled foreign workers in key sectors, aligning with the provinces’ labor market needs. The majority of invitations were issued through economic […]

Maple News reports that beginning January 6, 2025, the operating hours at 35 land border crossings between Canada and the United States will be adjusted, according to coordinated announcements from both nations’ border services. The new hours will take effect at 12:01 a.m. local time on that date and reflect […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba have issued new invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), continuing Canada’s regional efforts to attract skilled foreign workers in key sectors. On November 20, British Columbia conducted targeted category-based draws under its BC Provincial […]