Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Alberta has recorded the fastest population growth rate among all Canadian provinces, driven largely by immigration and affordability factors that continue to attract newcomers from both within and outside of Canada. According to the latest data from Alberta’s Office of Statistics and Information, the province’s population […]

Maple News reports that two of Canada’s largest provinces have conducted new selection rounds under their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), inviting skilled immigrant candidates to apply for permanent residency. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan has officially closed one of its targeted immigration pilot initiatives. On September 5, 2024, Ontario issued 96 Notifications of […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has introduced two new immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) as part of efforts to respond to labor shortages in critical sectors. Announced on August 30, the new streams—Agriculture Talent Pathway and Health Talent Pathway—form part of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba—have issued invitations to immigration candidates as part of their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held between August 24 and August 30. Canada’s PNP allows provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on regional labor market […]

Maple News reports that the Alberta government has temporarily relaxed work experience requirements under certain streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) to support workers impacted by recent wildfires. Effective from July 19 to November 30, 2024, the measure targets individuals who have lost employment or whose work has […]

Maple News reports that housing affordability remains a central concern for Canadians in 2024, with rising interest rates, increasing immigration, and limited supply reshaping the real estate market. To help potential homebuyers better understand the market, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has released updated benchmark housing prices for cities […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island have issued new invitations for permanent residency under their respective provincial immigration programs between August 17 and 23. These draws aim to attract skilled workers and international graduates who can contribute to the local labor market. British Columbia conducted […]

Maple News reports that three Canadian provinces — Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba — issued fresh invitations to immigration candidates through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) between August 10 and 16. These programs enable provinces to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on regional labor market needs. Each province […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—have launched targeted incentive programs to attract skilled immigrants in healthcare. These measures reflect Canada’s ongoing strategy to address critical healthcare shortages by welcoming global talent through provincial and federal initiatives. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]

Maple News reports that this week, three Canadian provinces—British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec—have issued fresh invitations to immigration candidates through their respective provincial pathways. British Columbia invited over 144 candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), targeting a range of skilled and semi-skilled workers. A general draw issued 52 […]

Maple News reports that Alberta is launching fresh initiatives to address an urgent demand for skilled workers in the trades sector, one of Canada’s most affected industries amid an aging workforce. According to a recent report from Statistics Canada, the national labour force has seen a sharp dip following widespread […]

Maple News reports that between July 13 and 19, 2024, four Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island—issued new invitations for permanent residence through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These PNP draws selected candidates based on economic criteria such as work experience, education, skilled occupations, and alignment with […]

Maple News reports that both British Columbia and Manitoba have issued new invitations to immigration candidates as part of their latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held during the week of July 27 to August 2. These draws focused on attracting skilled talent in specific high-demand sectors to support local […]

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories (NWT) has reached its full allocation of nominations for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) in 2024 for the first time in its history. The announcement, made on July 22, confirms that the territory has exceeded its cap of 300 nominations, signaling an […]

Maple News reports that four Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), Alberta, and Quebec—have issued new invitations to immigration candidates through their respective provincial programs during the week of July 20 to July 26. While most provinces and territories in Canada administer immigration through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), Quebec operates […]

Maple News reports that TD Bank Group has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Cricket Canada, becoming the official bank partner of the national cricket teams. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of cricket across Canada by enhancing grassroots initiatives and increasing youth engagement with the sport. As part […]