Maple News reports that Manitoba has invited 142 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on June 7, 2024. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) offers a vital path to permanent residency for skilled workers and international graduates aiming to […]
Category: Provinces
Quebec Holds Steady on 2021 Immigration Targets Amid Pandemic Recovery Plan
Maple News reports that the Government of Quebec has confirmed its immigration targets for 2021, aiming to welcome between 44,500 and 47,500 new permanent residents. These figures were outlined in the official 2021 Quebec Immigration Plan released on October 29, marking a slight increase from the previous year’s target of […]
British Columbia Invites 68 Tech Candidates as BC PNP Tech Becomes Permanent
Maple News reports that on June 1, British Columbia extended invitations to 68 skilled professionals in the technology sector through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. These candidates are now eligible to apply for a provincial nomination, bringing them one step closer to permanent residency in Canada. The […]
British Columbia Makes Popular Tech Immigration Pathway Permanent
Maple News reports that British Columbia has officially transitioned its Tech Pilot immigration initiative into a permanent program, now known as BC PNP Tech. Launched in May 2017, the pilot was originally designed to help the province address persistent talent shortages in its fast-growing technology sector. Following several one-year renewals, […]
British Columbia Invites 95 Tech Workers, Extends Entrepreneur Immigration Pilot
Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 95 invitations on March 23 through its Tech Pilot stream, offering skilled tech professionals and international graduates a faster route to Canadian permanent residency. The invitations were issued under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically […]
Quebec Issues 90 Invitations for Permanent Selection in Latest Arrima Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Quebec invited 90 skilled foreign workers to apply for permanent selection on May 27 through its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP). The invitations were issued by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) via the Arrima online immigration platform. […]
Quebec Invites 90 New Candidates Through Arrima for Permanent Selection
Maple News reports that Quebec has issued 90 new invitations for permanent selection as part of its Regular Skilled Worker Program (PRTQ). The invitations were extended on May 27, 2021, through the province’s Arrima platform, designed to manage immigration declarations efficiently and prioritize qualified candidates. According to Quebec’s Ministry of […]
Ontario Targets Skilled Talent for Rural Jobs in Latest Nominee Program Draw
Maple News reports that on May 25, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to 64 skilled foreign workers under its Regional Immigration Pilot, a targeted initiative designed to support rural labor markets across the province. The selected individuals were invited through the province’s Expression of Interest (EOI) system […]
British Columbia Holds Dual PNP Draws, Invites 370 Skilled Workers and Graduates
British Columbia issued 370 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on May 25, Maple News reports. The province has been conducting dual draws under the BC PNP since February 2021. These simultaneous rounds include a general draw and a targeted one aimed at […]
Saskatchewan Invites 269 Skilled Workers Through Occupations In-Demand Stream
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 269 invitations to immigration candidates through its Occupations In-Demand sub-category under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). The selection draw took place on May 25 and was aimed at skilled professionals capable of filling critical labor shortages within the province. […]
Manitoba Issues 232 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw Across Skilled and Education Streams
Maple News reports that the province of Manitoba has invited 232 immigration candidates under its latest Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) draw held on May 25, 2023. These invitations, also referred to as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), represent the province’s ongoing commitment to selecting skilled immigrants who align […]
Ontario to Issue Over 8,500 Provincial Nominations in 2021, Aiming to Meet Growing Demand
Maple News reports that Ontario has received a federal allocation to issue 8,600 provincial nominations in 2021, supporting its mission to attract skilled immigrants and bolster the province’s labour market. Of these, 8,350 nominations fall under Ontario’s standard Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), with an additional 250 directed at temporary foreign […]
British Columbia Invites 82 Tech Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia held another round of invitations under its Tech Pilot immigration stream, issuing 82 invitations to skilled tech workers and international graduates on May 18 through the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The invitations were extended under two key immigration pathways: […]
British Columbia Invites 379 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draws
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued a total of 379 invitations to immigration candidates as part of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on May 11. The province continues its bi-weekly strategy of conducting two separate rounds of invitations—one general draw and another […]
Ontario Invites Skilled Workers in Healthcare and Trades Through New Immigration Stream
Maple News reports that Ontario has issued its first round of immigration invitations under the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream since launching a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system. On May 11, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) invited 81 candidates who had registered EOI profiles and received job […]
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs Issued Over 3,600 Invitations in April 2021
Maple News reports that Canadian provinces and territories—excluding Quebec and Nunavut—issued a combined 3,625 invitations in April 2021 to immigration candidates seeking permanent residence under their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These programs allow provinces to tailor their immigration strategies to meet specific economic and labour market needs. By selecting […]
