Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Manitoba issued 650 invitations to immigration candidates on September 23 as part of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. Successful nominees from this draw will be able to apply for Canadian permanent residence under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), enhancing their chances through the […]

Maple News reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped Nova Scotia’s job market, accelerating demand in some sectors while heavily impacting others, particularly hospitality. As companies adapted to remote work and shifting business needs, certain fields emerged stronger, creating new opportunities for both local job seekers and potential immigrants. According […]

Maple News reports that on September 22, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 72 invitations to immigration candidates under the In-Demand Skills stream. This marks the third draw using Ontario’s updated Expression of Interest (EOI) system, a newer approach that replaces the previous first-come, first-served application process. Through this […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 74 invitations to immigration candidates through its BC PNP Tech stream on September 21. This targeted draw aims to bolster B.C.’s technology sector by attracting skilled international talent where local labor is in short supply. The BC PNP Tech […]

Maple News reports that Ontario invited 995 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in its latest round of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), held on September 21. This draw targeted applicants under two key immigration streams: the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream and the Employer Job Offer: […]

Maple News reports that a recent government study has shed light on how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped Quebec’s job market, revealing notable growth in certain employment sectors despite widespread economic disruption. While public health restrictions caused declines in several industries—particularly retail, hospitality, and administrative services—a number of occupations experienced significant […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its regularly scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on August 19, extending invitations to 161 immigration candidates. This marks the eighth draw of the year for the province, bringing the total number of invitations issued in 2021 to 1,194. Of the […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia invited a total of 464 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on September 14, 2021. The invitations were issued under both the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, reflecting the province’s ongoing efforts to meet labor market […]

Maple News reports that on September 14, Ontario extended invitations to 691 international graduates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), signaling continued support for skilled international talent educated in the province. According to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), 627 invitations were issued under the Masters Graduate stream, while 64 […]

Maple News reports that a recent Canadian government analysis has identified nine occupations in Manitoba that have seen a notable rise in demand due to the impact of COVID-19. While many sectors—particularly tourism and hospitality—suffered significant job losses during pandemic restrictions, other industries experienced increased employment needs as societal behaviors […]

Maple News reports that on September 7, British Columbia extended invitations to 34 tech professionals under its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. This targeted draw is part of the province’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled international talent to support its growing technology industry. The BC PNP Tech stream […]

Maple News reports that on September 2, the province of Manitoba issued 602 invitations to immigration candidates under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). This marks one of the significant rounds of invitations aimed at selecting skilled individuals who can support the province’s economic and labor market needs. The invitations, […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has conducted its third round of immigration invitations via the Arrima system within a single month — with the latest draw on August 26 marking the most significant of the year so far. In this round, 585 immigration candidates were invited to apply for permanent […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has invited 488 immigration candidates in its latest round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, held on August 31, 2021. The invitations were distributed across four separate draws aimed at attracting in-demand workers to support the province’s labor market needs. Since February, B.C. has […]

Maple News reports that while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many sectors of the Canadian labor market, Saskatchewan experienced a noticeable increase in demand across several critical occupations, according to a government study on provincial employment trends. Although hospitality and tourism were hit hard by restrictions and staffing reductions, other industries […]

Maple News reports that the province of Quebec has issued 502 new invitations for permanent selection under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ) through its Arrima platform. This marks the second invitation round in just one week, highlighting Quebec’s proactive approach to meeting its immigration and labor market needs. On […]