Category: Provinces

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 […]

Maple News reports that the province of New Brunswick has temporarily paused several of its immigration pathways, effective November 15, 2024, after reaching its annual allocation of candidate nominations. The impacted streams include: – The New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), – The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot, […]

Maple News reports that the government of Manitoba has introduced a new three-year immigration pilot aimed at addressing labour shortages in the province’s rural west-central region. Announced on November 15, the West-Central Immigration Initiative is part of Manitoba’s broader strategy to attract skilled workers to underserved regions, supporting both economic […]

Maple News reports that employees in Ontario can expect nine paid statutory holidays in 2025, offering several long weekends and well-deserved breaks throughout the year. While holiday entitlements vary by province and whether an employer is federally or provincially regulated, this guide focuses specifically on Ontario’s calendar. In Canada, federally […]

According to a new national survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute, Quebec has emerged as the happiest province in Canada. Maple News reports that the majority of respondents in la belle province described themselves as either ‘very happy’ or ‘pretty happy,’ putting Quebec at the top of the rankings […]

Maple News reports that both British Columbia and Alberta have recently extended invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), reinforcing their commitment to targeted economic immigration. On November 13, British Columbia conducted two draws under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), issuing a total […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has officially closed its Entrepreneur Stream under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), marking a significant policy shift in the province’s approach to business immigration. The move was formalized on November 4, nearly a year after the province paused new applications to the stream in […]

Maple News reports that significant changes are coming to the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for international graduates, with new French-language requirements set to take effect on November 23, 2024. The revised criteria are part of Quebec’s continued efforts to reinforce the use of French in the province’s immigration programs. Under […]

Maple News reports that the provinces of British Columbia (B.C.) and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have recently issued new invitations to apply for provincial nomination under Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), aiming to attract skilled workers tailored to meet specific regional labour market needs. The Provincial Nominee Program, initiated in […]