Maple News reports that health ministers from the G7 countries—Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Japan—have agreed to begin collaborative work on a standardized vaccine passport system. The initiative is part of a broader effort to facilitate safer international travel as global COVID-19 vaccination campaigns […]
IRCC Updates Processing Timelines Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Delays
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its processing timelines to reflect ongoing delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. IRCC continues to operate at full capacity, but the department acknowledges that backlogs remain across multiple application streams due to pandemic-related disruptions. The department is giving […]
Immigration Poised to Boost Economic Growth in Ontario and Quebec Post-Pandemic
Maple News reports that immigration will be a major force driving economic resilience and long-term prosperity in Ontario and Quebec, as the provinces continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent economic analysis reveals that if Canada reaches its new immigration targets, Ontario could see its […]
Canada Now Allows Temporary Residents to Update Gender on Immigration Documents
Maple News reports that Canada has updated its immigration policy to allow temporary residents to change the sex or gender identifier on their official immigration documents. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to uphold and promote the human rights of LGBTQ2+ individuals in alignment with contemporary values […]
Brian Mulroney Calls for Bold Expansion: Canada Should Grow to 100 Million by 2100
Maple News reports that former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is urging Canada to rethink its long-term population strategy, advocating for a target of 100 million people by the year 2100. Speaking at a national forum hosted by The Globe and Mail and the Century Initiative think tank, Mulroney emphasized that […]
Canada May Extend Travel Restrictions Amid Third COVID-19 Wave, Says Health Minister
Maple News reports that as Canada navigates a troubling third wave of COVID-19, federal officials are signaling that it’s not yet time to consider resuming international travel. Although current pandemic-related travel restrictions are scheduled to expire on April 21, an extension of at least 30 days is now increasingly likely. […]
Newcomer Success: Immigrant Children Surpass Canadian-born Peers in Education and Earnings
Maple News reports that children who immigrate to Canada are defying early-life economic disadvantages to excel in the country’s education system and labour market. According to a recent Statistics Canada study, these immigrant youth are not only more likely to pursue post-secondary education, but also tend to earn higher wages […]
Canada Champions Migrants’ Impact in Global Campaign Spotlighting Inclusive Communities
Maple News reports that Canada is taking a leading role in a new international initiative aimed at reshaping the global narrative around migration. The campaign, titled ‘It Takes a Community’, officially launched on March 29 and seeks to highlight the positive contributions of migrants and refugees to societies across the […]
Canada Sees Strong Job Growth in March as Economy Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
Maple News reports that Canada added a substantial 303,000 jobs in March 2021, marking a significant step toward economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This surge brings employment levels within 1.5% of what they were in February 2020, just before the pandemic began to affect the labor market. Despite this […]
Canada Eases Immigration Rules for Applicants with Disabilities
Maple News reports that Canada is moving to permanently ease its long-standing medical inadmissibility rules, making it easier for individuals with disabilities to qualify for permanent residency. The federal government’s proposed changes were officially published in the Canada Gazette on March 16 and mark a significant step toward a more […]
IRCC Ends Automatic Deadline Extensions for Incomplete Immigration Applications
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially stopped automatically extending deadlines for incomplete immigration applications—a temporary measure previously introduced due to global COVID-19 disruptions. This move marks a return to more standard processing timelines as immigration services gradually resume worldwide. Although automatic extensions are ending, […]
Canada Invests $1 Million to Boost Immigration and Economic Growth in Thunder Bay
Maple News reports that the Canadian government has announced a $1 million investment aimed at strengthening immigration, tourism, and local economic development in Northern Ontario, with a particular focus on the Thunder Bay-Superior North region. The funding was unveiled on April 7 by Members of Parliament Patty Hajdu and Marcus […]
Canada Launches New PR Pathways for Essential Workers, International Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports that Canada is introducing six new immigration streams aimed at offering permanent residency (PR) to essential workers, recent international graduates, and French-speaking residents already living in the country on temporary status. These programs, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), began accepting applications on May 6 […]
Canada Maintains Strong Immigration Momentum in Early 2021
Maple News reports that Canada continued to demonstrate robust immigration performance through February 2021, putting the country on a strong path toward meeting its ambitious annual target of 401,000 new permanent residents. According to newly released figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), 23,375 individuals became permanent residents in […]
Canada Unveils Six New Immigration Pathways for Essential Workers, Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports that Canada is opening six new immigration pathways this May, targeting international graduates, essential workers, and French-speaking temporary residents. The programs offer a significant opportunity for those currently living and working in Canada to transition to permanent residency. Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino announced the initiative on […]
Language Test Providers Overwhelmed as Canada Launches New Immigration Pathways
Maple News reports that the official websites for both IELTS and CELPIP temporarily crashed following an unprecedented surge in traffic triggered by Canada’s announcement of new immigration programs. The outage left many aspiring immigrants unable to book mandatory English language exams that are crucial for immigration applications. The technical issues […]