Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on May 30, 2026, Ontario will revoke all nine Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) nomination streams as part of a sweeping package of regulation changes. The overhaul will take effect on that date and remove the legal basis for the existing pathways to provincial nomination. This […]

Maple News reports that the Government of British Columbia has released full eligibility details for its new time-limited pathway to permanent residence, targeted at cleaning and security workers employed by a BC health authority in rural or remote communities. The province is calling this a ‘temporary stream’ within its immigration […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador issued its sixth provincial immigration draw of 2026 on May 28, inviting 103 candidates to apply for nomination under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) or for endorsement under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). In this round, NLPNP issued 84 invitations […]

Maple News reports that, effective May 26, 2026, candidates in Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) who hold a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) can now edit their submission without cancelling it. Previously, updating a WEOI required cancelling the existing submission and submitting a new one, which meant paying the WEOI […]

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island conducted its fifth immigration draw of 2026 on May 21, issuing 114 invitations to candidates in in-demand occupations and priority sectors across the province. The figure marks the fifth consecutive month with more than 100 invitations. The draw aligns with PEI’s published invitation […]

Maple News reports that Alberta’s Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four selection rounds from May 1–13, inviting 1,051 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The invitations targeted health and tech professionals, as well as individuals intending to live and work in rural Alberta communities. The four draws tapped four AAIP […]

Maple News reports that on May 21, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its 10th selection round of the year, inviting candidates through a strategic recruitment initiative within the Skilled Worker Stream. Invitations were issued via both Skilled Worker pathways: Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas. To […]

Maple News reports that Lena Metlege Diab’s first year as minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has yielded three clear through-lines: a more targeted approach to permanent residence selection, a streamlined framework for temporary residence administration, and stricter measures within the asylum system. The assessment covers policy developments […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 437 invitations in a May 14, 2026 Skills Immigration draw, marking the province’s fifth SI draw of the year. Invitations were granted under two selection factors: wage/salary plus TEER 0–3 job offer (with a wage of at least $59 […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador conducted its fifth provincial immigration draw of 2026 on May 11, marking the province’s second draw in May to date. A total of 186 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick issued 373 invitations across its immigration programs in a series of selection rounds from April 30 through May 3, 2026. Invitations were issued via three NB Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) streams and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).\n\nInvitations were distributed across NBPNP streams—Skilled Worker, Strategic […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) carried out back-to-back draws on May 5–6 to invite candidates for provincial nomination. Officials issued at least 341 invitations across Skills Immigration (SI) and Entrepreneur Immigration (EI), with the majority coming through SI and directed at care-based, education, and construction […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) held its largest draw of the year on May 7, issuing 906 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs). The round specifically prioritized teachers and education assistants, alongside direct invitations under a strategic recruitment initiative. This marks Manitoba’s ninth selection round of […]

Maple News reports that on April 30, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) conducted selections across all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). This marked the fourth PSTQ draw this year. In total, 2,555 invitations were issued to foreign workers across the four PSTQ streams: […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s new Premier Christine Fréchette announced on May 5, during her inaugural address to the National Assembly, that the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) will be reopened for a two-year period. Details on the reopening—such as the exact start date, eligibility criteria, prioritization rules, or whether any […]

Maple News reports that New Brunswick’s Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) is tightening eligibility for its Skilled Worker Stream. Effective May 4, 2026, invitations to apply under the NB Experience pathway will be issued only to candidates employed in three sectors, and only until further notice. The targeted sectors are healthcare, […]