Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Ontario’s Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton, has introduced a major legislative proposal aimed at making the province a more attractive destination for workers—particularly skilled immigrants. Titled the “Working for Workers Act,” the legislation was tabled on October 25 and, if passed, […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP), a program designed to attract skilled immigrants to Atlantic Canada, will become a permanent immigration pathway beginning January 1, 2022. The initiative will be renamed the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), reflecting its new status within Canada’s immigration system. The announcement was […]

Nova Scotia’s population has officially surpassed one million—a historic milestone fueled in large part by immigration, Maple News reports. Since July 2021, the province has experienced record-breaking population growth, just one month after Canada lifted pandemic-era travel restrictions on approved permanent residents. This policy shift helped revive immigration flows that […]

Maple News reports that a recent study by Statistics Canada highlights Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton as the top three Canadian cities where immigrants are most likely to stay long-term. The findings come from the 2020 Longitudinal Immigration Database, which analyzed tax data from immigrants who landed in Canada in 2014. […]

Ontario is intensifying its efforts to attract internationally educated nurses to address an acute staffing shortage in its healthcare system. According to Maple News, the provincial government aims to integrate thousands of foreign-trained nursing professionals into its hospitals by March 31, 2022. The initiative includes deploying approximately 300 internationally trained […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has issued its largest invitation round in more than a year, extending invitations to 365 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection under the province’s economic immigration system. The draw, held on September 24, targeted individuals who had submitted a declaration of interest through Arrima, […]

Maple News reports that the idea of one province being universally ‘easier’ to immigrate to in Canada is largely a myth. Each province has its own set of immigration pathways under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and the ‘easiest’ option ultimately depends on an applicant’s profile, including their skills, work […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has invited 233 candidates to apply for permanent selection through the Arrima portal as part of its Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés – PRTQ). These invitations were issued on December 16, according to details released today by the Ministry of Immigration, […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has invited 233 skilled worker candidates to apply for permanent selection through its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued on December 16 through Arrima, Quebec’s online immigration application management system. According to details released today, this latest draw targeted […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially raised its immigration processing fees as of January 1, 2021. The fee adjustments are part of an annual review linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensuring that inflation and operational changes are reflected in the cost of application processing. For skilled workers […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has officially opened applications for two new permanent immigration pilot programs aimed at addressing critical labour shortages in the province. The announcement was made by Nadine Girault, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, and marks a significant step in the province’s strategy to strengthen its workforce and […]

Maple News reports that the Québec government has unveiled a significant investment of $246.1 million over three years to enhance its immigration strategy and support economic recovery. As part of its 2021–2022 provincial budget, the government aims to attract more immigrants, accelerate the recognition of foreign credentials, and encourage settlement […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has announced a significant investment of $246 million over three years to strengthen its immigration strategy, focusing on integration, regional settlement, and workforce alignment. The funding commitment, presented in the 2021-2022 provincial budget by Finance Minister Eric Girard, underscores immigration as a […]

Maple News reports that Quebec officially launched a targeted immigration pilot program on April 22 to attract skilled professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), information technology (IT), and visual effects. The innovative five-year initiative aims to strengthen Quebec’s economic growth by addressing critical labour shortages in its high-demand tech sectors. The […]

Maple News reports that Québec is preparing to significantly increase its immigration targets in response to labour shortages that have only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a recent virtual press conference, Québec’s Minister of Immigration, Nadine Girault, revealed that the province is working to make up for a shortfall […]

Maple News reports that Quebec is preparing to significantly raise its immigration targets in response to a growing labour shortage, worsened by declines in admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nadine Girault, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, announced in a virtual press conference that the province is currently facing a shortfall of […]