Maple News reports that the official websites for IELTS and CELPIP, Canada’s two authorized language test providers for immigration applicants, are now fully operational after both experienced significant outages. The disruptions came in the wake of a government announcement on April 15 introducing six new limited-time permanent residency (PR) programs, […]
Canada Fast-Tracks 6,000 Caregiver Permanent Residency Applications by Year-End
Maple News reports that Canada is expediting permanent residency for 6,000 caregivers and their immediate family members by the end of 2021, according to recent announcements by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This move is part of an effort to clear backlogs and reunite families who have been separated […]
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 […]
Canada Unveils Budget 2021: Key Immigration Reforms and Major IT Investments Ahead
Maple News reports that the Canadian government has tabled its first federal budget since 2019, outlining sweeping proposals that could shape the country’s immigration system over the coming years. Delayed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Budget 2021 arrives at a critical moment and sheds light on Ottawa’s post-pandemic […]
Canada Unveils Six New Immigration Pathways for Workers, Graduates, and French Speakers
Maple News reports a landmark week in Canadian immigration, marked by major announcements and activity. The Canadian government has launched six new immigration programs designed to help essential workers, recent international graduates, and French-speaking individuals gain permanent residency. These programs open for applications on May 6, 2021, and will remain […]
Canada Extends Border Restrictions Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Maple News reports that Canada has once again extended its international and U.S. travel restrictions, with the latest measures set to remain in effect until May 21, 2021. This announcement comes as the country grapples with a rising number of COVID-19 infections and the spread of concerning variants. Canada’s Public […]
Canada Temporarily Bans Flights from India and Pakistan Amid COVID-19 Variant Concerns
Maple News reports that Canada has announced a new set of travel restrictions in response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases linked to emerging variants. Effective April 22, 2021, at 11:30 p.m. EST, all commercial and passenger flights from India and Pakistan are suspended for 30 days. The move […]
Canada Unveils New PR Pathways for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched six new limited-time permanent residence (PR) streams aimed at essential workers and recent international student graduates already in Canada. These pathways are part of Canada’s broader strategy to meet immigration targets, which have been challenged by ongoing travel […]
Canada Opens New Immigration Pathways for Nurses Amid Ongoing Healthcare Shortages
Maple News reports that Canada’s demand for nurses remains at an all-time high, especially in the wake of healthcare system strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, Canada had experienced chronic shortages of nursing professionals, and this urgency has led to the development of multiple immigration […]
CELPIP Expands Test Availability to Meet Surge in PR Pathway Demand
Maple News reports that CELPIP, one of Canada’s key English language testing providers, has released additional testing dates in response to an overwhelming demand created by the federal government’s newly announced pathways to permanent residency (PR). This expansion aims to support thousands of essential workers and international students already in […]
Canada Offers Permanent Residency Pathway for French-Speaking International Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada has unveiled a special immigration initiative allowing French-speaking international graduates currently residing in the country to apply for permanent residency (PR) under a new, time-limited program. Launched on April 14 as part of the federal government’s efforts to tackle pandemic-related immigration challenges, this temporary public […]
Canada to Launch Six New Pathways to Permanent Residency for Workers and Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada is rolling out six new immigration pathways aimed at helping essential workers, international graduates, and French-speaking applicants secure permanent residency. These limited-time streams, which open next week, are part of a broader strategy by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to meet ambitious immigration targets […]
Canada Considers Halting International Student Arrivals to Ontario Amid COVID-19 Surge
Maple News reports that the Canadian federal government is reviewing a potential temporary suspension of international student arrivals to Ontario, following a request from the province amid rising COVID-19 cases. During a press conference on April 30, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Ontario Premier Doug Ford had requested federal […]
Your Guide to Applying for Permanent Residency in Quebec
Maple News reports that April brought several significant immigration announcements from both federal and Quebec governments, giving new hope to thousands of temporary residents aiming to stay in Canada permanently. Notably, on April 14, 2021, Canada’s Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino introduced six new immigration pathways targeting essential workers, recent international […]
Canada to Launch New Permanent Residency Pathways for Essential Workers and Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco Mendicino, is set to address the nation on new, fast-tracked permanent residency (PR) pathways for temporary residents, including essential workers, international graduates, and French-speaking applicants. The announcement is scheduled for May 5 at 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time. This upcoming event, which […]
Canada Launches New PR Pathway for Essential French-Speaking Workers
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has introduced a new, time-limited immigration program designed to offer a permanent residency pathway for temporary residents who speak intermediate French and are employed in essential occupations. This initiative aims to welcome up to 90,000 essential workers and international graduates currently residing […]