Category: Provinces

Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted five targeted draws on March 25, 2026, issuing 1,112 invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates with job offers in high-demand occupations across the province. To be invited, applicants must be currently residing in Canada with a valid work or […]

Maple News reports that Alberta conducted six draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) from February 26 through March, issuing more than 1,400 invitations. Invitations were spread across multiple streams: the Alberta Opportunity Stream; Rural Renewal Stream; Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care); Alberta Express Entry […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s three FCIP regions—Timmins, Sudbury, and the Superior East Region—have published their 2026 priority sectors and occupations, updating eligibility to reflect shifting local labor needs. Each region removed some occupations from eligibility and added new roles that align with evolving workforce demand. To qualify under the […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued invitations to apply on March 18 under the Master’s Graduate and PhD Graduate streams — the first ITAs issued under these streams since September 2024. The province targeted more than 1,100 international student graduates with Canadian work experience in in-demand […]

Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador issued 445 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in its first draw of 2026, the highest single-round total the province has ever seen. The invitations were spread across two programs: 362 ITAs under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and 83 ITAs under […]

Maple News reports that Ontario’s immigration authority has drafted amendments to the Ontario Immigration Act to overhaul the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The changes would redefine streams, candidate selection, and the overall structure of the program. The province says the reforms are slated to take effect on May 30, […]

Maple News reports that on March 12, 2026, Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its fifth immigration draw of the year, inviting candidates through the Skilled Worker Stream. Invitations were extended to applicants who indicated they were directly invited by the province as part of a strategic recruitment initiative or […]

Maple News reports that British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program conducted a recent selection round under its Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Program, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination through both the Base and Regional streams. Invitations were extended to qualified entrepreneurs aiming to start a new business or acquire and grow […]

Maple News reports that St-Pierre-Jolys, a Manitoba village about 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg, has published its 2026 priority sectors and occupations under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). In 2026, the town added one sector and 10 new occupations to its FCIP in-demand list, while 10 occupations were removed. […]

Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has introduced a temporary measure to help foreign workers in Quebec continue to work while their permanent residence applications are processed. Under the new measure, eligible workers can obtain an expedited employer-specific work permit under the International Mobility Program (IMP), allowing them […]

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) has opened its Employer-Driven and Francophone Streams for candidate consideration as of 12 p.m. on March 9. This marks the program’s transition to an Expression of Interest (EOI) model for its Employer-Driven Stream, a change announced in late February. The […]

Maple News reports that the Government of New Brunswick conducted a new round of immigration draws from March 3 to March 6, 2026, issuing a total of 622 invitations across the NB Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The draw spanned three NBPNP streams, with some […]

Maple News reports that Alberta has retroactively published its final February draw under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting workers with job offers in rural communities within the province to apply for provincial nomination. The February 26 draw followed a Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw conducted just two days […]

Maple News reports that Claresholm, Alberta, has released its updated Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) priorities for 2026, adding one new priority sector, eight new occupations, and new designated employers. Under RCIP, foreign nationals with a job offer from a Claresholm-designated employer in a priority sector or occupation may pursue […]

Maple News reports that Pictou County in northern Nova Scotia has released its 2026 priorities for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The county will prioritize an additional sector and 14 new occupations this year. The RCIP footprint covers Pictou Landing First Nation, the Municipality of Pictou County, and the […]

Maple News reports that on February 23, Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) conducted an immigration draw across all four streams of the Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). With the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) closed, the PSTQ has become the province’s main pathway for skilled workers seeking permanent […]