Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has set ambitious immigration targets for 2022, aiming to admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents over the next year—and potentially more than 70,000 when accounting for deferred admissions from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This update was part of Quebec’s […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has announced plans to welcome up to 52,500 permanent residents in 2022—a move that signals a partial return to pre-2019 immigration levels. However, experts argue the target remains insufficient to tackle the province’s pressing labour shortages and long-term demographic challenges. Quebec, which currently faces one […]

Maple News reports that Québec is aiming to admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, according to its updated Immigration Plan released by the provincial government. An additional 18,000 admissions are also expected as part of a backlog recovery from 2020’s shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]

Maple News reports that Quebec invited 23 candidates to apply for permanent selection on October 21 through the Quebec Regular Skilled Worker Program (QSWP). This marked the first Arrima invitation round for the month and the smallest draw of the year, as previous draws in the second half of 2021 […]

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 […]