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 […]
West Kootenay Unveils Designated Employers for Rural Immigration Pathway in B.C.
Maple News reports that West Kootenay, a southeastern region in British Columbia, has officially released the list of designated employers participating in its Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), an initiative aimed at attracting skilled foreign workers to rural communities and supporting their pathway to permanent residency. The RCIP is an […]
Canada Raises Settlement Fund Requirements for Atlantic Immigration Program Applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in the settlement funds required for individuals immigrating through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), effective July 29, 2025. The adjustment accounts for inflation and aims to ensure that newcomers have sufficient financial resources to successfully transition and settle in Canada’s […]
How to Reduce the Risk of Medical Inadmissibility for Parents and Grandparents Immigrating to Canada
According to Maple News, Canadians planning to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residency should carefully consider potential medical inadmissibility issues. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may deny permanent residence if family members are deemed medically inadmissible, particularly if their health conditions are expected to place excessive demand […]
IRCC Introduces More Detailed Refusal Letters to Improve Transparency for Applicants
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is taking a step toward greater transparency by including more detailed reasoning for application refusals. As of July 29, 2025, certain temporary resident applicants who are denied entry to Canada will receive ‘officer decision notes’ directly within their refusal letters. […]
TD Global Transfer™ Offers Newcomers Secure, Fast, and Fee-Free International Money Transfers
For newcomers to Canada, staying connected with loved ones back home often includes managing financial responsibilities across borders. Whether you’re supporting family or settling financial matters abroad, sending money internationally is a necessity for many immigrants. Maple News reports that TD Global Transfer™, a service by TD Bank, offers a […]
Canada Raises Income Threshold for Super Visa Sponsors in 2025
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has increased the minimum income required for citizens and permanent residents sponsoring their parents or grandparents under the Super Visa program. Effective July 29, 2024, the updated financial thresholds reflect a 3.9% increase from the previous year, aligned with the annual adjustment […]
Understanding Work Permit Duration Under Canada’s LMIA-Based TFW Program
Maple News reports that the duration of your work permit under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is not directly tied to the validity of your employer’s Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Instead, it depends on several factors, including a work duration recommendation issued by Employment and Social Development Canada […]
Applying to Sponsor Parents or Grandparents? Avoid These Costly Mistakes
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently issued invitations to selected applicants under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP). For many, this could be their only opportunity in the near future to sponsor their parents or grandparents for permanent residence in Canada. To improve your chances […]
Mastering the CELPIP Writing Test: 7 Proven Tips for Success
Preparing for the CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) test can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to the writing component. Many test-takers find that while their speaking, listening, and reading skills may be strong, writing in English often presents unique challenges. According to Maple News, strengthening […]
EU Nationals Can Apply for LMIA-Exempt Work Permits Through CETA
Maple News reports that citizens from 27 European Union (EU) member states may be eligible to work in Canada under streamlined procedures made possible by the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Unlike traditional work permits that require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), CETA permits are LMIA-exempt, […]
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 […]
From South Sudan to Winnipeg: One Man’s Mission to Unite Newcomers and Indigenous Communities
Maple News reports that Mandela Kuet, a community builder born in South Sudan and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, is working to bridge the divide between Indigenous and newcomer communities in Canada. Guided by personal experience and grassroots activism, Kuet is fostering cultural understanding and empowering youth to become change-makers. […]
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 […]