Maple News reports that thousands of individuals who have been officially approved for permanent residency in Canada remain stranded outside the country due to complications stemming from expired documents and pandemic-related travel disruptions. Fadi Ghaoui, a cybersecurity analyst from Lebanon, is one such case. He received his Confirmation of Permanent […]
Canada and Italy Expand Youth Mobility Agreement to Enhance Work and Travel Opportunities
Maple News reports that Canada and Italy have signed an enhanced bilateral youth mobility agreement, offering expanded opportunities for young adults to work and travel between the two countries. The new agreement, signed on December 11 by Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco Mendicino, and Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi […]
Why Immigrants Choose to Stay—or Leave—Nova Scotia
Maple News reports that job opportunities are the most decisive factor influencing whether immigrants remain in Nova Scotia or seek opportunities elsewhere. A recent study analyzing the experiences of 2,815 immigrants who either stayed in or left the province between 2011 and 2018 found that 46% of those who left […]
Canada Admits 15,100 Immigrants in October Amid Ongoing Pandemic Impact
Maple News reports that Canada welcomed approximately 15,100 new permanent residents in October 2020, a figure nearly identical to that of September. This marks the second-highest monthly intake since COVID-19 began affecting immigration flows earlier in the year. Newly released data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) highlights the […]
Canada’s Top Immigration Milestones of 2020: Resilience Amid a Global Crisis
Maple News reports that despite a year defined by unprecedented global disruption, Canada’s immigration system has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability throughout 2020. While the coronavirus pandemic forced many countries to tighten borders and pause migration, Canada not only upheld its commitment to immigration, but also introduced key policy changes […]
Canada Delays Parents and Grandparents 2020 Sponsorship Lottery to Early 2021
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration department has postponed the selection process for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2020 edition until early 2021. Originally scheduled to take place by the end of 2020, the lottery has been pushed back due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and logistical […]
Canada Ranks Among World’s Best for Immigrant Integration, Report Finds
Canada has earned a spot among the top five countries worldwide for immigrant-friendly policies, securing fourth place in the latest edition of the Migration Integration Policy Index (MIPEX). The ranking, based on 52 countries, evaluates how effectively governments support newcomers in becoming full members of society. MIPEX, a globally recognized […]
Alberta’s Airport COVID-19 Testing Program Shows Promising Results
Maple News reports that Alberta’s early testing pilot for international travellers is showing encouraging outcomes, with most participants testing negative for COVID-19. The innovative program allows arriving travellers at select entry points to reduce their quarantine period through testing, rather than undergoing the standard 14-day isolation requirement. Launched at Calgary […]
More Canadian Universities Cleared to Welcome International Students Amid Eased Border Rules
Maple News reports that Canada has expanded the number of Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) permitted to admit international students, as the country continues to adjust its travel and immigration measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DLIs are schools, colleges, and universities that are approved by provincial or territorial governments […]
Canada Halts UK Flights Amid Rising COVID-19 Variant Concerns
Maple News reports that Canada implemented an immediate ban on all incoming passenger flights from the United Kingdom starting midnight on December 20, 2020. This decisive move came in response to growing concerns over a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19 that had rapidly spread across parts of the UK. […]
Canada Seeks Global Tech Talent Amid Local Brain Drain
Maple News reports that Canada is facing a growing tech talent shortage, prompting Canadian companies to look abroad for skilled professionals. Despite a thriving technology sector, more of the country’s top innovators are being lured south, attracted by higher salaries and expanded opportunities in the United States. The findings stem […]
Canada Prolongs U.S. Border Restrictions Until January 21 Amid Ongoing Health Measures
Maple News reports that Canada will extend its closure of the U.S. land border to non-essential travel until at least January 21, marking the ninth consecutive extension of the restrictions that first came into effect on March 21, 2020. The extension aligns the U.S. border restrictions with Canada’s broader international […]
Canadian ECA Now Requires Only Highest Degree for Assessment
Maple News reports that immigration applicants to Canada no longer need to submit all their foreign academic credentials for evaluation. According to recent updates from World Education Services (WES), a designated Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) provider for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), applicants should now only submit their highest […]
Can You Leave Canada Before Completing the 14-Day Quarantine?
Maple News reports that travelers arriving in Canada are required to quarantine for 14 days upon entry, regardless of their citizenship status. However, recent clarification from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirms that international visitors may leave Canada before completing their full quarantine period—so long as they remain […]
Canada Tightens Border Controls: Negative COVID-19 Test Required for Entry
Maple News reports that starting January 7, 2021, Canada will require all incoming travellers to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours before their scheduled departure. This new measure comes in response to growing concerns over rising COVID-19 cases across the country, as well as pressure from […]
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs Proved Resilient and Vital in 2020
Maple News reports that despite the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) remained a cornerstone of the country’s immigration strategy in 2020. The provinces and territories stayed actively engaged, maintaining stable nomination levels and launching new immigration streams to address evolving demographic and labour […]