Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has conducted its largest immigration draw of the year under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), issuing invitations to 585 candidates on August 26. This marks the third round of selections in a single month—a notable acceleration in Quebec’s immigration activity. […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia extended a total of 494 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on February 16, 2021. These invitations were part of the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled workers and graduates to meet labor market needs and support […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec issued 326 invitations to skilled workers on December 9 through its Arrima platform, as part of the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). According to the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI), candidates selected in this draw had scores of […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan led the country in employment growth at the close of 2021, marking a significant milestone for the province amid a volatile global economic climate. According to the December Labour Force Survey by Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan saw a 1.1% increase in employment from November to December […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 232 immigration candidates through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draws held on January 11. The invitations were issued under two pathways: Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC). The January 11 draws included a general draw and a […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has launched its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2022, inviting a total of 1,084 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 11. The invitations were issued through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) to applicants registered in the province’s Expression of […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has released its full Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw schedule for 2022, making it the only Canadian province to publish a planned timeline for invitations in advance. This proactive approach allows potential immigration candidates to better plan their application strategies throughout the […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) played a central role in addressing the country’s evolving immigration needs in 2021, particularly as the nation adapted to economic shifts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to empower provinces and territories to shape their own immigration strategies, the PNPs […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued 102 immigration invitations under its BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream on January 4, 2024. The initiative continues to support the province’s fast-growing technology sector by providing a dedicated immigration pathway for skilled foreign tech workers and recent […]

Maple News reports that Canadian provinces continued to engage actively in attracting skilled immigrants through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), issuing over 3,000 invitations to apply for provincial nomination in December 2021 alone. PNPs are immigration pathways that enable provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and Nunavut—to nominate individuals who align with […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued 393 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its final Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2023, held on December 30. The draw targeted candidates across three streams under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), signaling the province’s ongoing commitment to welcoming skilled international talent. […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia issued 243 invitations to immigration candidates on December 21 through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), marking one of the final draws of 2023. The latest draw was held across two main streams: Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC). Candidates were selected […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has launched a new International Healthcare Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool, aiming to connect skilled global healthcare professionals with job opportunities in the province. This new initiative falls under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) and reflects Saskatchewan’s ongoing effort to address labor shortages […]

Maple News reports that the province of Manitoba conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on December 16, issuing a total of 349 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to immigration candidates across multiple streams. This move reflects Manitoba’s continued commitment to selecting skilled workers and graduates who can […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has issued 32 invitations to skilled immigration candidates through its Arrima platform in a newly held draw on November 11. This marks Quebec’s first invitation round of the month under the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP), which aims to attract individuals who can contribute […]

Maple News reports that on December 14, the province of British Columbia issued 71 new invitations to tech professionals through its BC PNP Tech program — an initiative under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) designed to address skill shortages in the technology sector by fast-tracking immigration for […]