Maple News reports that Canada’s federal election slated for September 20 will play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s immigration policy for years to come. As immigration falls under shared federal and provincial jurisdiction, the federal government—primarily through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)—holds significant influence over how many […]
Tight Federal Election Race as Liberals Regain Narrow Lead
Maple News reports that the Canadian federal election is heading into its final stretch, with the Liberal Party slightly edging ahead in what continues to be a neck-and-neck race with the Conservatives. Recent polling data suggests the Liberals are regaining momentum following last week’s official debates. According to national tracking […]
Canada Adds 90,000 Jobs in August, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Employment Levels
Canada’s labour market continued its recovery in August, adding 90,000 jobs and bringing national employment within 156,000 positions of its pre-pandemic benchmark set in February 2020, according to the latest Labour Force Survey. Maple News reports that this is the closest Canada has come to full job recovery since the […]
Toronto Launches Resettlement Fund to Support Incoming Afghan Refugees
Maple News reports that the City of Toronto, in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto and Lifeline Afghanistan, has launched the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund. This collaborative initiative aims to provide urgent and comprehensive support to Afghan refugees resettling in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Following the Canadian government’s […]
Canada Launches 2021 Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Lottery
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially begun the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery draw. This year, IRCC plans to invite 30,000 potential sponsors to apply for permanent residency sponsorship of their parents and grandparents. The selection process, which kicked off the week […]
Liberal and Conservative Support Neck-and-Neck Ahead of Canada’s 2021 Election
Maple News reports that the 2021 Canadian federal election remains a dead heat, with the Liberal and Conservative parties virtually tied just days before voters head to the polls on September 20. With millions having already cast their ballots during the advance voting period, Canadians are facing one of the […]
Liberal Minority Win Signals Continuity for Canadian Immigration Policies
Maple News reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has secured victory in Canada’s 2021 federal election, marking their third consecutive win. However, the party fell short of achieving a majority and will instead form another minority government, as forecasted by major news outlets following the 36-day campaign. Due […]
Quebec Skilled Worker Applicants Now Eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit
Maple News reports that, effective August 31, 2021, temporary foreign workers residing in Quebec and selected as skilled workers by the province are now eligible to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP), offering greater flexibility and job security while awaiting permanent residency. The Bridging Open Work Permit allows […]
Canada to Resume Direct Flights from India on September 27
Maple News reports that Canada will lift its ban on direct passenger flights from India starting at midnight on September 27, allowing for a full resumption of air travel between the two countries. The travel corridor had been closed since April due to surging COVID-19 cases in both India and […]
Canada Votes: Tight Race Between Liberals and Conservatives Mirrors 2019 Election
Maple News reports that Canadians head to the polls today in what is shaping up to be one of the closest federal elections in recent memory. As voting begins, the Liberal and Conservative parties are virtually tied, leaving the outcome uncertain until mail-in ballots are counted in the days to […]
Is Now the Right Time to Enter Canada’s Express Entry Pool?
Maple News reports that as Canada rebuilds its economy post-COVID, the country is set to welcome record-breaking numbers of immigrants — over 400,000 newcomers annually under its current Immigration Levels Plan. A significant portion of these individuals, nearly 60%, will be selected through economic immigration streams, with Express Entry serving […]
Canada Issues 30,000 New Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has launched a new round of invitations under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2021. A total of 30,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are being invited to sponsor their parents and grandparents for immigration to Canada. The invitations […]
Canada Issues 30,000 PGP 2021 Invitations: Here’s How to Apply Successfully
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began issuing invitations for the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) starting on September 23, with the process set to conclude by October 7. A total of 30,000 invitations are being sent to eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents who […]
Canada Extends Ban on Direct Flights from Morocco Until Late October
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada has extended its suspension of all direct flights from Morocco until October 29, 2021. Originally introduced as a 30-day public health measure set to expire on September 29, the extension is part of Canada’s effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 and […]
Your Roadmap to Canadian Immigration Through the Federal Skilled Worker Program
Maple News reports that Canada pioneered a groundbreaking shift in immigration policy over five decades ago by launching the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) in 1967. This marked the beginning of a more objective, points-based selection process, replacing older methods that favored an applicant’s nationality. Instead, Canada began evaluating candidates […]
Overcoming a Criminal Record to Achieve Permanent Residence in Canada
Maple News reports that despite Canada’s ambitious immigration targets, a criminal record can present a major hurdle for those hoping to become permanent residents. However, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) provides pathways to address criminal inadmissibility and clear the path toward a new life in Canada. Canada continues to […]