Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has announced the details of three new permanent immigration pilot programs set to launch in early 2021. These initiatives aim to address critical labour shortages in the province by attracting and retaining foreign talent with specialized skills. According to a draft regulation […]

Maple News reports that the Quebec government has announced the launch of three new permanent immigration pilot programs, designed to attract and retain skilled workers in sectors experiencing labor shortages. The measures were officially published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on October 28, 2020, with a 45-day consultation period […]

Maple News reports that immigration is set to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth for the Ottawa-Gatineau region, potentially contributing nearly $38 billion to the region’s GDP by 2036. This finding comes from a landmark study by the Conference Board of Canada titled “Four Futures: The Economic Impact […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba is proposing key legislative changes aimed at accelerating the recognition of international credentials, making it easier for internationally educated professionals to contribute to the province’s workforce sooner. On November 2, Ralph Eichler, Minister of Economic Development and Training, announced amendments to the Fair Registration Practices […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has introduced a new immigration stream aimed at retaining highly skilled newcomers already living in the province. The ‘Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador’ pathway, part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), is set to launch on January […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has temporarily suspended the intake for its Employer Job Offer: International Student stream due to unexpected technical difficulties that disrupted the online registration system. The pause was announced shortly after the stream opened for applications on November 26. This particular stream is part of the […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has become the first Canadian province to pilot a new COVID-19 testing initiative aimed at reducing the mandatory 14-day quarantine period for certain international travellers. The program, launched at Calgary International Airport and the Coutts land border crossing, offers COVID-19 testing upon arrival, with the […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador have introduced new exemptions to simplify the hiring process for foreign workers in critical sectors facing labour shortages under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The provincial government has published a list of in-demand occupations that are now exempt from its traditional labour market […]

Maple News reports that job opportunities are the most decisive factor influencing whether immigrants remain in Nova Scotia or seek opportunities elsewhere. A recent study analyzing the experiences of 2,815 immigrants who either stayed in or left the province between 2011 and 2018 found that 46% of those who left […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s early testing pilot for international travellers is showing encouraging outcomes, with most participants testing negative for COVID-19. The innovative program allows arriving travellers at select entry points to reduce their quarantine period through testing, rather than undergoing the standard 14-day isolation requirement. Launched at Calgary […]

Maple News reports that despite the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) remained a cornerstone of the country’s immigration strategy in 2020. The provinces and territories stayed actively engaged, maintaining stable nomination levels and launching new immigration streams to address evolving demographic and labour […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Ontario has launched a new COVID-19 screening pilot program at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada’s busiest travel hub. Effective January 6, the initiative offers free, voluntary COVID-19 testing for incoming international travelers committed to staying in Ontario for 14 days or more. Premier […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador are intensifying efforts to attract and retain immigrants as the province faces a shrinking and aging population. While provinces like Ontario and British Columbia continue to be top destinations for newcomers, Newfoundland and Labrador are now stepping forward to compete as a viable […]

Maple News reports that the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is making significant progress in helping Atlantic Canada attract and retain immigrants—a long-standing challenge for the region. A new evaluation by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) covering the period from the program’s 2017 launch through the 2019–2020 fiscal year suggests […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration numbers took a significant hit in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country welcoming just over 184,000 permanent residents—well below its original target of 341,000. This marked the lowest immigration level since 1998, triggered by travel restrictions and border closures beginning in […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec is launching three new pilot immigration programs targeting workers in key industries facing labor shortages. The announcements were made by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) on March 3, and the pilots are set to roll out […]