Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that on September 24, Saskatchewan held a new round of invitations under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), extending 535 invitations to skilled immigration candidates. These expressions of interest (EOIs) were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), targeting qualified candidates in its Express Entry and Occupations […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has issued 21 invitations to entrepreneur candidates through its Entrepreneur Stream as part of a draw conducted on October 26. Candidates selected had Expression of Interest (EOI) scores ranging from 142 to 200. This marks Ontario’s fifth entrepreneur draw of […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued 100 new invitations to immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) on October 20. The draw included streams targeting skilled immigrants, recent international graduates, and entrepreneurs seeking to establish businesses in the province. Of the total invitations, 80 were distributed […]

Maple News reports that on October 14, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) extended 417 invitations for provincial nomination as part of its commitment to supporting the province’s economic recovery and labor market needs. Invitations were issued through both the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration streams, […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted its 100th Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing 191 invitations to immigration candidates seeking permanent residency in the province. The milestone draw, held on October 8, marks a significant step in Manitoba’s ongoing efforts to attract skilled talent and international graduates to fuel […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has rolled out a new online application system for most streams under its Provincial Nominee Program, while also implementing new processing and service fees. These updates officially took effect on October 1, and are aimed at modernizing and streamlining the immigration process. Applicants to the […]

Maple News reports that on October 6, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 72 invitations to skilled technology professionals under its dedicated Tech Pilot pathway. This initiative supports B.C.’s booming tech sector by facilitating immigration for high-demand IT workers. The invitations were extended to candidates in the […]

Maple News reports that Quebec has held its most substantial immigration draw in over a year, inviting 365 candidates to apply for permanent selection on September 24. The draw was conducted through the province’s Arrima portal, which manages applications under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The Ministry of Immigration, […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Masters Graduate stream reached its application cap and was closed within hours of opening on September 29. The popular pathway for international graduates from Ontario universities gained immediate and intense interest, with 1,215 registrations submitted before the province shut down […]

Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has issued 189 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) in its latest invitation round, reinforcing the province’s commitment to attracting skilled talent and international graduates to contribute to its growing economy. The invitations were issued across three MPNP streams: Skilled […]

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) is preparing a significant shift in how it selects prospective immigrants. If implemented, the proposed changes would replace the current first-come, first-served application process with a smarter, more strategic Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Currently, several OINP streams suffer from […]

Maple News reports that on September 22, British Columbia extended invitations to 74 skilled tech professionals through its latest BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech Pilot draw. The draw targeted candidates registered under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration streams, continuing the province’s ongoing commitment to growing its […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has invited 212 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence following its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on September 10. This marks the province’s 98th invitation round since the launch of the Manitoba PNP in 2014. The invitations, also […]

Maple News reports that across Ontario, small and mid-sized communities are developing innovative strategies to attract, support, and retain newcomers—offering fresh hope in addressing local labour shortages and regional demographic challenges. While major cities like Toronto and Vancouver remain magnets for immigrants, these Ontario towns are proving that with the […]

Maple News reports that Ontario is preparing to overhaul its provincial immigration process by introducing an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for several streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). This proposed update aims to streamline applications and improve the selection process for newcomers who match the province’s labour […]

Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued over 430 invitations to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. The invitations were sent out during the latest draw conducted on September 1, 2021. The draw targeted candidates from multiple streams, including Express […]