Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Ontario continued to push forward with its immigration strategy in 2020, nominating a substantial number of skilled professionals through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) despite the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 8,054 principal applicants were nominated by the province last […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 506 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on March 16. The invitations were issued under two key streams of the BC PNP: Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC). These streams […]

Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan invited 248 skilled workers to apply for a provincial nomination on March 11 under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations were extended through the SINP’s International Skilled Worker category, continuing the province’s commitment to attracting international talent to meet labor […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia invited 95 skilled tech professionals to apply for permanent residency through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) on March 9. This draw was part of the BC Tech Pilot—a fast-track immigration stream designed to attract highly sought-after technology workers and international graduates. […]

Maple News reports that on March 2, the province of British Columbia extended 444 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate draws under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations targeted applicants across the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, including sub-categories such as Skilled Worker, […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its fourth immigration draw of 2024 on February 26, inviting a total of 207 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations, known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), were issued through […]

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite travel restrictions and disruptions to immigration services. These programs, managed by each province and territory, play a vital role in supporting regional labor markets by nominating skilled foreign workers for permanent residency. Throughout […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has invited 296 candidates to apply for provincial nomination through its latest draw under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), held on February 12, 2021. This marks the third MPNP draw of the year, offering skilled workers and recent graduates a pathway to Canadian permanent […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia invited 74 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence in its latest Tech Pilot draw held on February 9. The invitations were issued through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) under the Express Entry BC […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 216 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) draw held on February 2, 2021. This latest draw targeted skilled workers and international graduates under both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick is temporarily accepting applications under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) from temporary workers employed in lower-skilled occupations. This move provides a limited-time immigration opportunity for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders with work experience in National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill level D positions — jobs […]

Maple News reports that Québec has officially kicked off its 2021 immigration selection process by issuing 95 invitations to apply for permanent selection under the province’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés – PRTQ). The latest draw took place on January 26, 2021, through the province’s Arrima […]

Maple News reports that Quebec held its first Arrima draw of 2021 on January 26, inviting 95 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection under the province’s Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued through Quebec’s online Expression of Interest (EOI) platform, Arrima, which is used to manage […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued 218 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) in a draw held on January 28. This marks the second round of MPNP invitations in the month, targeting skilled workers and international graduates seeking permanent residency in Canada. The […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia invited a new batch of skilled tech professionals and entrepreneurs to apply for provincial nomination on December 1, 2020. The latest draw under the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) resulted in a total of 79 immigration candidates receiving invitations, highlighting the province’s continued […]

Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan conducted a significant immigration draw on January 21, extending 502 invitations to candidates through its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). These invitations mark the province’s ongoing efforts to address skill shortages in key industries by attracting international talent ready to contribute to […]