Maple News reports that British Columbia has introduced a new level of transparency in its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), giving skilled immigration candidates a clearer view of where they stand within the provincial talent pool. For the first time, data from the Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS) has been […]
Category: Provinces
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Record-High Invitations in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued its highest number of immigration invitations since July 2025 in the most recent draw held this week. The province extended a total of 330 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through its two key programs: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) […]
Five Canadian Cities Recognized Among Top 100 Global Destinations in 2026 Rankings
Maple News reports that five Canadian cities have secured spots in the upcoming 2026 World’s Best Cities list, with Toronto breaking into the global top 20. The ranking evaluates the world’s top 100 urban destinations through a lens of livability, visitability, and investment potential. The 2026 World’s Best Cities Report […]
Manitoba Invites Skilled Workers in First Provincial Nominee Draw of November
Maple News reports that on November 6, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 47 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) as part of its first skilled worker draw of the month. The invitations were extended through the program’s Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas streams, targeting […]
Northwest Territories Expands Nominee Program Intake and Updates Eligibility Criteria for 2025
Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) will open a third intake window for 2025, offering more skilled foreign workers an opportunity to gain Canadian permanent residency through provincial nomination. This new application window will be open from November 10 to November 24, 2025. The territory aims […]
Alberta Issues Over 1,100 Invitations in October Immigration Draws Across Key Sectors
Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held four separate immigration draws in the final week of October, extending invitations to a total of 1,112 candidates across multiple immigration streams. These draws reflect Alberta’s targeted efforts to address labour shortages in high-priority sectors such as healthcare, law […]
Quebec to Permanently Close Key Immigration Streams for Students and Temporary Workers
Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec will officially shut down two of its most widely used immigration pathways—the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) streams for international graduates and temporary foreign workers. Both programs are set to end on November 19, 2025. The PEQ was particularly popular among international students […]
Ontario Broadens Criteria for Returning or Suspending Provincial Nominee Program Applications
Maple News reports that the Government of Ontario has expanded the criteria under which applications to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) can be suspended or returned, effective October 31, 2025. This regulatory update introduces 13 new considerations while revoking one of the previously existing six, bringing the total number […]
Manitoba Prioritizes Skilled Workers on Special Work Permits in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) under its Skilled Worker Stream, following a targeted draw held on October 31, 2025. The majority of invitations were extended to applicants already working in Manitoba on specialized work permits through […]
Prince Edward Island Hosts Surprise PNP Draw for International Graduates
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted an unexpected Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on October 27, 2025, deviating from its planned Invitation to Apply (ITA) schedule. The draw specifically targeted international graduates currently living and working in the province. A total of 159 invitations were issued to […]
Provinces See Boost in Immigration Nominations for 2025—Except Ontario and PEI
Maple News reports that most Canadian provinces and territories have received an increase in their permanent residence nomination allocations for 2025 under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Only Ontario and Prince Edward Island (PEI) have not received additional nomination spots so far. Each year, the federal government assigns a fixed […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Fewest Immigration Invitations of 2025 So Far
Maple News reports that on October 22, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador held its latest immigration draw, issuing a total of 100 invitations—marking the smallest number issued in any round so far this year. The invitations were distributed through two of the province’s key immigration pathways: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial […]
Ontario Publishes List of Immigration Act Violators in 2025 Compliance Report
Maple News reports that the Ontario government has released the names of individuals and representatives who breached the Ontario Immigration Act in its 2025 compliance disclosure. This latest release underscores the province’s continued commitment to upholding the integrity of its immigration pathways and deterring fraudulent activities. The announcement, made by […]
Manitoba Issues 29 Strategic Invitations in Targeted PNP Draw
According to Maple News, Manitoba continues to prioritize strategic workforce recruitment with its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw. On October 23, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued 29 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) through its Skilled Worker Stream, focusing on candidates selected via specialized recruitment efforts. The […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 100 Immigration Invitations to Address Regional Labour Shortages
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued 100 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through two key economic immigration pathways, further reinforcing the province’s strategy to attract skilled workers to support its growing labour needs. According to the results of the draw held on October 22, 2025, […]
Alberta Targets Skilled Talent in Tech, Healthcare, Aviation, and Agriculture with 199 Invitations
Maple News reports that Alberta continues to prioritize skilled immigration with five targeted draws held throughout October 2025. Through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), the province issued a total of 199 invitations to candidates in high-demand sectors such as technology, healthcare, aviation, and agriculture. The selections were made via […]
