Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) saw robust activity throughout May 2021, with provinces actively issuing invitations to skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs seeking permanent residence. The PNP system enables individual Canadian provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and Nunavut—to select immigration candidates who align with their specific […]

Maple News reports that Canadian border cities may soon see an easing of travel restrictions, as Ontario mayors held a key discussion with Public Safety Minister Bill Blair about the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border. Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens shared that while there is no fixed date, federal officials are […]

Maple News reports that on June 8, 2021, British Columbia issued 373 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its trend of conducting targeted draws to address specific labor market needs. Since February, the province has been conducting two types of PNP draws: […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan conducted a new provincial immigration draw on June 15, 2024, issuing a total of 255 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The invitations were extended under the International Skilled Worker (ISW) category—one of the province’s key immigration pathways targeting skilled […]

As Canada marked its 154th birthday in 2021, the usual patriotic celebrations gave way to quiet reflection and national introspection. Maple News reports that ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and a deep reckoning with the country’s colonial past significantly reshaped Canada Day events. With many provinces still under social distancing protocols, parades, […]

Maple News reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted traditional job markets across Canada but also sparked sharp increases in demand for certain occupations—especially in Ontario. According to recent federal data, while many industries experienced job losses, others are actively expanding their workforces as businesses adapt to long-term […]

Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has invited 374 skilled immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. These draws are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address labour market demands across various sectors of the province. Since February […]

Maple News reports that Canada has extended its immigration agreement with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for an additional year, allowing both levels of government more time to re-negotiate and strengthen their long-term immigration strategy. The announcement was made by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and Premier Andrew Furey on […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario government is proposing groundbreaking legislation aimed at reducing employment barriers for internationally trained workers. If passed, the new law would remove the long-standing requirement for Canadian work experience when applying for licensing in many regulated professions. This legislative shift targets roles outside the healthcare […]

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 […]