Maple News reports that British Columbia invited a total of 464 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on September 14, 2021. The invitations were issued under both the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, reflecting the province’s ongoing efforts to meet labor market […]
Category: Provinces
Ontario Invites Nearly 700 Master’s and PhD Graduates to Apply for Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that on September 14, Ontario extended invitations to 691 international graduates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), signaling continued support for skilled international talent educated in the province. According to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), 627 invitations were issued under the Masters Graduate stream, while 64 […]
9 In-Demand Jobs in Manitoba Emerging From the Pandemic
Maple News reports that a recent Canadian government analysis has identified nine occupations in Manitoba that have seen a notable rise in demand due to the impact of COVID-19. While many sectors—particularly tourism and hospitality—suffered significant job losses during pandemic restrictions, other industries experienced increased employment needs as societal behaviors […]
British Columbia Invites 34 Tech Professionals in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on September 7, British Columbia extended invitations to 34 tech professionals under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. This targeted draw is part of the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled international talent to support its growing technology industry. The BC PNP Tech stream […]
Manitoba Holds Landmark PNP Draw, Invites 602 Immigration Candidates
Maple News reports that on September 2, the province of Manitoba issued 602 invitations to immigration candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This marks one of the significant rounds of invitations aimed at selecting skilled individuals who can support the province’s economic and labor market needs. The invitations, […]
Quebec Ramps Up Arrima Invitations, Issues Biggest Draw of 2023
Maple News reports that Quebec has conducted its third round of immigration invitations via the Arrima system within a single month — with the latest draw on August 26 marking the most significant of the year so far. In this round, 585 immigration candidates were invited to apply for permanent […]
British Columbia Issues 488 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 488 immigration candidates in its latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held on August 31, 2021. The invitations were distributed across four separate draws aimed at attracting in-demand workers to support the province’s labor market needs. Since February, B.C. has […]
Saskatchewan Sees Surge in Demand for Key Jobs Amid and After COVID-19
Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the Canadian labor market, Saskatchewan experienced a noticeable increase in demand across several critical occupations, according to a government study on provincial employment trends. Although hospitality and tourism were hit hard by restrictions and staffing reductions, other industries […]
Quebec Holds Second Arrima Invitation Round Within a Week, Targets Key Tech and Engineering Roles
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has issued 502 new invitations for permanent selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) through its Arrima platform. This marks the second invitation round in just one week, highlighting Quebec’s proactive approach to meeting its immigration and labor market needs. On […]
Ontario Invites 326 Master’s Graduates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario has invited 326 candidates through its Masters Graduate stream as part of the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on August 25. This marks the second such invitation round since the introduction of the Expression of Interest (EOI) system for this stream earlier […]
Quebec Holds Latest Skilled Worker Draw, Invites 502 Candidates to Apply for Immigration
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has extended invitations to 502 skilled workers through its latest Arrima draw, which took place on August 19. These candidates have now been invited to apply for permanent selection under Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). To be eligible, individuals must have […]
B.C. Issues 74 Invitations in Latest Tech-Focused Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued 74 invitations to skilled tech professionals on August 24 as part of its ongoing effort to attract top global talent to support the local technology sector. These invitations were sent through the BC PNP Tech stream, a specialized pathway within […]
Quebec Conducts Largest Arrima Draw of 2021, Inviting 515 Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Quebec has announced the largest Arrima draw of 2021 to date, issuing invitations to 515 skilled worker candidates to apply for permanent selection through the province’s immigration system. The draw, which occurred on August 12, was conducted under Quebec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des […]
Quebec Conducts Largest Arrima Draw of the Year, Inviting 515 Candidates
Maple News reports that Quebec held its largest immigration draw of 2021 on August 12, inviting 515 skilled candidates to apply for permanent selection through the province’s online Arrima platform. The results of this important draw were released today by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration […]
Ontario Launches Updated Provincial Nominee Draws for Masters and PhD Graduates
Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has conducted its first round of invitations for international graduates under its newly revamped Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting Masters and PhD graduates. The two draws, held on August 18, mark the first PNP invitations since Ontario introduced changes to its […]
British Columbia Invites Over 435 Skilled Workers and Entrepreneurs in Latest PNP Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia issued invitations to more than 435 immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draws on August 17, 2021. The invitations reflect the province’s ongoing strategy to meet evolving labour market needs and support economic growth by welcoming skilled individuals and entrepreneurs. Since […]