Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that British Columbia has issued new invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to foreign entrepreneurs ready to start or take over businesses in the province. The latest draws, conducted on May 28, targeted candidates under the Entrepreneur Immigration streams — part of the province’s broader […]

Maple News reports that the West Kootenay region in British Columbia has unveiled its priority sectors and occupations for Canada’s recently announced Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). As one of the pilot’s participating communities, West Kootenay is now actively identifying key roles crucial to its economic development while opening new […]

Maple News reports that a new partnership between McMaster University and the Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) aims to fast-track internationally-trained physicians into the Canadian healthcare system. The initiative, titled the PEI-McMaster Collaborative Hospitalist Fellowship, provides a structured pathway for international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking to work in Canada. […]

Maple News reports that Quebec’s Immigration Minister, Jean-François Roberge, has announced the province’s proposed immigration framework for the 2026–2029 period, signaling a tighter and more selective approach to immigration. The proposed plan outlines revised pathways and stricter criteria aimed at protecting Quebec’s French-speaking character and ensuring better integration outcomes. Effective […]

Maple News reports that Greater Sudbury has officially released the priority sectors and occupations for two federal immigration pilots: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These designations aim to address workforce shortages and promote long-term economic growth in the region. Sudbury, a major […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador continues to build momentum in its 2025 immigration efforts, issuing 405 invitations in the latest round under its Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Held on May 29, this marks the province’s third invitation round since adopting the EOI framework earlier this year. The […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted its latest targeted immigration draw, continuing its focus on attracting critical talent for the health care sector. On June 3, 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 36 candidates to apply for provincial nomination under its Express Entry-aligned Dedicated Health Care Pathway. […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has resumed its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws after a four-month pause, issuing 3,719 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination on June 3, 2024. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a total of 10 targeted draws under three Employer Job Offer streams: Foreign […]

Maple News reports that Ontario has significantly reduced its immigration intake under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) for 2025, slashing its allocation to just 10,750 nominations—less than half of the 21,500 spots offered in 2024. The province quietly confirmed the change in a notice posted to its official portal, […]

Maple News reports that Saskatchewan is now returning certain applications for provincial nomination under its Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) after hitting its sector-specific quota. The affected industries include transportation, retail, accommodation, and food services. Earlier this year, the province implemented a 25% cap on annual nominations for candidates working […]

Maple News reports that the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) held its fifth immigration draw of 2025 on May 15, issuing 168 invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to qualified candidates in high-demand sectors. This latest draw focused exclusively on two streams under the provincial program: […]

Maple News reports that Pictou County in Nova Scotia has outlined its priority sectors and occupations for the 2025 intake under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a federal initiative that provides a permanent residency pathway for foreign workers who secure job offers from approved employers in rural communities. Located about […]

Maple News reports that Manitoba has once again reached out to skilled foreign professionals with in-demand expertise, inviting them to apply for a provincial nomination as part of its ongoing efforts to address labor shortages. In its latest draw held on May 29, 2024, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) […]

Maple News reports that the Yukon government has revealed how it will allocate its 215 permanent residence (PR) nominations for 2025 through the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). This announcement comes amid increased demand and a reduced nomination quota, which was cut by 50% compared to the previous year. According to […]

Maple News reports that the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has officially started issuing invitations for its 2025 intake cycle, following a highly competitive submission process that drew significant interest from potential immigrants. According to a territorial update issued on May 23, Yukon received more applications aligned with its 2025 immigration […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted two separate immigration draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting a total of 158 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. These draws, held on May 13 and May 15, targeted individuals through the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the Tourism and Hospitality […]