Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on January 19, 2021, British Columbia issued 195 invitations to immigration candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw targeted candidates across multiple streams, reinforcing the province’s strong interest in attracting skilled workers and international graduates to support its labor market needs. The latest […]

Maple News reports that as of January 12, applicants for the Quebec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise – PEQ) can now submit their applications entirely online through the province’s Arrima platform. The shift is part of Quebec’s broader strategy to modernize and streamline its immigration processes. Through this digital […]

Maple News reports that the Québec Experience Program (Programme de l’expérience québécoise, or PEQ) has officially transitioned to a fully digital application system through the Arrima online platform. Applicants can now submit their documents, pay any associated fees, and complete the entire process electronically. Starting January 26, 2021, all PEQ […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has kicked off 2021 with a draw held on January 14, issuing 272 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates across three immigration streams. This marks the first invitation round for the province this year, continuing its efforts to […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has invited 80 skilled tech professionals to apply for provincial nomination in its latest Tech Pilot draw, held on January 12, 2021. This marks the second BC PNP draw of the year and continues the province’s targeted recruitment […]

Maple News reports that Nova Scotia is ramping up its immigration efforts as a key strategy for economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the province approved 3,517 newcomers, many of whom are trained in essential sectors like healthcare. Despite global travel restrictions and a decline in immigration levels […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia began 2021 by inviting 168 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The draw, held on January 5, issued invitations through the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams. The […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 58 candidates in the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination through its Tech Pilot stream, part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were issued during a draw held on December 29, capping off the province’s […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting highly educated and experienced professionals to meet growing labor market needs. The province’s new Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador program will start accepting applications on January 2. Designed to support sectors with critical talent […]

Maple News reports that on December 22, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 230 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. The invitations were extended through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams—key pathways designed to support the province’s labor […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has surpassed its 2020 immigration nomination quota under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), issuing 8,050 nominations—well above its original federal allocation of 7,600. This overage includes 400 additional nominations reallocated during the year and 50 more reserved for National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level […]

Maple News reports that the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) conducted a new provincial immigration draw on December 17, issuing 576 invitations to skilled workers looking to make the province their home. The draw targeted candidates under the International Skilled Worker category through two streams: Express Entry and Occupations In-Demand. […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its largest immigration draw of the year on December 17, issuing a total of 419 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to skilled workers and international graduates across three nomination streams. This milestone draw saw invitations distributed to candidates […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has extended 256 new invitations to immigration candidates in the latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw conducted on December 8. The invitations allow selected candidates to apply for a provincial nomination, a key step toward permanent residency in Canada. The invitations were issued through […]

Maple News reports that Canadian provinces issued a total of 3,744 invitations to immigration candidates through their Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in November 2020. These programs allow provinces and territories to nominate individuals for permanent residence based on local labor market needs and demographic priorities. Launched in 1998 with just […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted its second Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw in just two weeks, issuing 196 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) for permanent residence on November 19. This move underlines the province’s ongoing commitment to attracting skilled immigrants and international graduates to strengthen Manitoba’s labor […]