According to Maple News, Alberta has conducted its largest immigration draw of 2025 through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), issuing a total of 683 invitations across three separate draws held between August 7 and August 15. The most significant draw occurred on August 12, when 581 candidates were invited […]
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Alberta Invites 683 Candidates in Targeted Immigration Draws Across Key Streams
Alberta continues to advance its immigration efforts by issuing a total of 683 invitations through three separate selection rounds under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Maple News reports. The draws were held between August 7 and August 12, 2025, targeting skilled workers already residing in Alberta as well as […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues 231 Invitations in Latest Immigration Draw
On August 13, Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a new round of immigration invitations, extending opportunities to skilled workers under two key streams: the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), Maple News reports. A total of 231 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued by […]
Quebec Targets Skilled Trades and Intermediate Workers in Latest Immigration Draw
According to Maple News, Quebec has taken a significant step in expanding its immigration efforts by inviting skilled trades and intermediate-level workers through its new Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, PSTQ). The latest draw, held on July 31, marks the first time the province has […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Invites 381 Skilled Workers in Two Targeted Immigration Draws
Maple News reports that Newfoundland and Labrador has issued a total of 381 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through two recent immigration draws under the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). The first draw took place on July 29, 2025, resulting in 150 ITAs—100 […]
Alberta Targets Construction and Tech Talent in July Immigration Draws
Maple News reports that Alberta issued a total of 61 invitations to immigration candidates through two targeted Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) draws held in July 2025. These draws reflect the province’s ongoing efforts to address labour shortages in high-demand sectors such as construction and technology. The latest draw took […]
Manitoba Invites 37 Skilled Workers in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted a targeted Expression of Interest (EOI) draw on August 7, 2025, inviting 37 skilled workers to apply for provincial nomination. The draw focused on candidates in the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas categories who were identified […]
Quebec Targets Skilled Manual Workers with 273 Invitations in Arrima Draw
According to Maple News, Quebec issued 273 new invitations for permanent selection under a specialized stream of its Skilled Worker Selection Program on July 31, 2025. This latest draw was conducted through the province’s Arrima system, focusing on candidates with intermediate and manual skills. The invitations were issued under Stream […]
Manitoba Issues 37 Invitations in Strategic August Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has kicked off the month of August with its latest round of immigration invitations through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Held on August 7, Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #251 focused on candidates applying under the Skilled Worker in Manitoba and Skilled Worker Overseas […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Issues Fewer Immigration Invitations in Latest Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Newfoundland and Labrador held its sixth immigration draw of the year on July 29, extending a total of 150 invitations to candidates under both the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). According to the province’s Office […]
West Kootenay Names Designated Employers for Rural Pathway to Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that West Kootenay, located in southeastern British Columbia, has officially released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a program aimed at attracting skilled immigrants to smaller Canadian communities. The RCIP is an employer-driven initiative that allows foreign nationals to apply for […]
Canadian Provinces Demand Greater Immigration Control Amid Rising Labour Needs
Maple News reports that a growing number of Canadian provinces are seeking more authority over immigration policies, including the power to issue work permits and set regional immigration targets. This renewed push was prominently highlighted during the recent Council of the Federation meeting, which concluded on July 24, 2025, in […]
Altona/Rhineland Reveals Target Occupations and Employers for Manitoba’s Rural Immigration Pilot
Maple News reports that the community of Altona and the Municipality of Rhineland in southern Manitoba have officially released their list of priority sectors, in-demand occupations, and designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a key initiative supporting permanent residency for foreign workers in rural areas. The RCIP […]
Provinces Push for Greater Control Over Immigration and Work Permits
Maple News reports that Canada’s provincial premiers are stepping up their calls for expanded authority over immigration policy, including the ability to issue their own work permits and influence economic immigration levels based on local labour market needs. This growing demand took center stage at the Council of the Federation […]
Sudanese-Born Leader Fosters Unity Between Newcomers and Indigenous Communities in Winnipeg
Mandela Kuet, a Sudanese-born community advocate in Winnipeg, is making waves for his efforts to bridge cultural divides between Indigenous Peoples and newcomers to Canada. Having immigrated from South Sudan in the late 1990s, Kuet grew up in Winnipeg’s North End — a neighbourhood historically rooted in Indigenous culture and […]
Canadian Provinces Push for Greater Immigration Control and Work Permit Authority
Maple News reports that Canadian provinces are intensifying their push for more autonomy over immigration policy, including the authority to set their own immigration targets and issue work permits independently of the federal government. This rising demand took center stage at the annual Council of the Federation meeting, held in […]
