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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada Launches New PR Pathways for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will open six new temporary immigration streams on Thursday, May 6, starting at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. These specialized pathways are designed to provide permanent residence (PR) options for essential workers already in Canada, as well as international graduates, […]
Immigrant Integration in Canada’s Labour Market Showed Steady Gains Before COVID-19
Maple News reports that, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the employment landscape for immigrants in Canada was steadily improving. A comprehensive Statistics Canada study covering the years 2000 to 2019 revealed narrowing employment gaps between immigrants and Canadian-born workers across several indicators. The analysis tracked employment rates and weekly wages […]
IRCC Issues Detailed Guide for Six New Permanent Residency Pathways
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published the official application guide for six new permanent residency (PR) pathways targeted at essential workers and international graduates. These limited-time streams will open for applications on May 6 at 12 p.m. EST and will close on November 5, […]
Canada Eyes Vaccine Passports as Key to Reopening International Travel
As vaccination rates across Canada continue to rise, government officials are turning their attention to the future of international travel and how to safely reopen borders. Maple News reports that discussions are underway to implement a system that would allow vaccinated Canadians to prove their immunization status when traveling abroad. […]
Canada Launches Six New Immigration Pathways for Essential Workers and Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada is opening six new pathways to permanent residency for temporary residents currently living in the country. Starting May 6 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting applications under these specially created immigration streams. These streams are designed […]