Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 275 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to immigration candidates on August 12, in its latest round of invitations. These invitations offer candidates the chance to apply for a provincial nomination, a key step toward securing Canadian permanent residence. […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 48 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in its August 11 draw, focusing on critical sectors with persistent labor shortages. The draw was held through the In-Demand Skills stream under the province’s recently launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system, […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 51 invitations to skilled technology professionals through the BC PNP Tech draw held on August 10. These candidates are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination, a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were extended through the BC […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has officially integrated its Masters Graduate and PhD Graduate immigration streams into the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system, expanding opportunities for international graduates who wish to settle in the province. International Master’s and PhD graduates who have completed their studies in Ontario can now […]

Maple News reports that on August 5, Saskatchewan issued 452 invitations to skilled workers seeking permanent residence through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw targeted candidates within the International Skilled Worker category, including both Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand subcategories. Of those invited, […]

Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the economy in British Columbia, it also reshaped the job market in surprising ways. Industries such as tourism and hospitality faced significant challenges, but demand surged in others as businesses adapted to new ways of operating. According to […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has invited 375 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The latest draw, held on July 29, comes just two days after the province conducted its largest draw on record, signaling Manitoba’s continued demand for skilled newcomers. […]

Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many industries across Canada, several job sectors in Alberta saw a surprising increase in demand. A federal labour market study revealed that although the overall employment landscape faced significant challenges, certain occupations in the province either maintained stability or experienced notable […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 59 invitations to immigration candidates working in the technology sector. The invitations were part of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech draw held on July 27. This targeted draw continues the province’s efforts to attract and retain […]

Maple News reports that a recent study by The Harris Centre at Memorial University highlights a growing labour challenge in Atlantic Canada, where employers are struggling to fill roles due to a lack of qualified applicants. The report, titled “Employer Attitudes Towards Hiring Newcomers and International Students in the Atlantic […]

Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 280 invitations to immigration candidates through its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) on July 21. The draw targeted professionals under the International Skilled Worker category, seeking to strengthen the province’s labor force with qualified talent. Of the total candidates invited, […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued a total of 383 invitations to immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on July 20. The invitations were extended under the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, including the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, […]

Maple News reports that the province of Ontario has conducted its inaugural draw through the newly integrated Expression of Interest (EOI) system under the In-Demand Skills stream of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This marks a significant development in Ontario’s immigration strategy, aimed at addressing critical labor market gaps […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has implemented a new, comprehensive points-based ranking system for candidates submitting profiles in its Arrima Expression of Interest pool. This updated framework aims to better align immigration with the province’s labor market demands and improve the overall selection process. Under the revised […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has unveiled a major update to its immigration process by introducing a comprehensive points-based scoring system within the Arrima expression of interest platform. Designed to better match immigration with labor market needs, the revamped model assigns candidates a score out of 1,320 points, enabling the […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 56 new invitations to eligible tech professionals to apply for provincial nomination through the BC PNP Tech stream. The draw was held on July 13 and targets skilled workers and international graduates with expertise in high-demand technology roles. The BC PNP Tech […]