Maple News reports that on April 29, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended invitations to 6,000 Express Entry candidates, enabling them to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 to be selected—marking the second-lowest […]
Quebec Invites 83 Candidates Through Arrima in April 29 Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that on April 29, 2021, Quebec issued 83 invitations to submit applications for permanent selection under its Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés, or PRTQ). This latest selection was conducted via the province’s Arrima portal—Quebec’s online system for handling immigration applications. According to the […]
Canada Opens New Immigration Pathways for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada has introduced groundbreaking immigration pathways aimed at permanently recognizing the contributions of essential workers and international graduates. This move follows over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the vital roles played by frontline workers, from healthcare to food supply, many of whom previously […]
Netflix Expands Canadian Footprint with New Toronto Office
Maple News reports that Netflix has announced the opening of its first Canadian office in Toronto, marking a significant step in its growing commitment to the country’s entertainment sector. The news was shared on April 27 during a virtual meeting between Netflix executives and Toronto Mayor John Tory. This development […]
Netflix Expands Northward: New Canadian Headquarters to Support Booming Production Industry
Maple News reports that Netflix, the global streaming powerhouse, is set to open a corporate office in Canada as part of its expanding investment in the country’s booming film and television industry. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced the move in a statement highlighting Canada’s growing importance to the company’s global operations. […]
Pathways to Canadian Permanent Residency: How In-Country Experience Can Boost Your PR Chances
Maple News reports that Canadian work and study experience is now more valuable than ever for those seeking permanent residency (PR) in Canada. In the wake of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the government has pivoted its immigration efforts toward foreign nationals already residing within its borders. To address the limited intake […]
Ontario Overhauls Immigration with New Expression of Interest System
Maple News reports that Ontario has officially launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) system for two key streams of its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream and the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. This change signals a shift away from the province’s former first-come, […]
British Columbia Invites 362 Candidates in Latest PNP Draws Targeting Key Occupations
Maple News reports that on April 27, British Columbia issued 362 invitations to immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), continuing its strategic efforts to attract skilled workers and address labor market needs. The latest invitation rounds included both a general draw and a targeted draw focused on […]
Alberta Lowers CRS Requirement in Latest Express Entry Draw, Invites 200 Candidates
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 200 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Held on April 20, the draw required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301—one point lower than its previous draw, reflecting […]
Manitoba Issues Largest Skilled Worker Invitations of 2024 in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has conducted its largest Skilled Worker draw of the year, inviting a total of 367 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). The draw, held on April 27, targeted skilled professionals and recent graduates with strong ties […]
Canada Invites 266 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on April 14, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 266 invitations to apply for permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-specific Express Entry draw. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 753. While this […]
Why Canada Is Tapping Into In-Country Immigration Candidates to Meet Its 2021 Targets
Maple News reports that Canada is increasingly turning to temporary residents already living within its borders to meet ambitious immigration targets in the midst of global travel disruptions. The shift comes as Canada aims to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents by the end of 2021—a goal complicated by ongoing pandemic-related […]
Manitoba Targets Skilled Talent Abroad in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba conducted an atypical round of invitations on April 19 through its Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), focusing exclusively on overseas candidates. A total of 399 individuals received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination under the Skilled Workers Overseas stream, with a significant emphasis on Express […]
Saskatchewan Invites 269 Skilled Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the province of Saskatchewan has issued 269 invitations to immigration candidates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in a draw held on April 22. These selected candidates are now one step closer to Canadian permanent residency, pending successful application for a provincial nomination. The latest draw […]
British Columbia Invites 90 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited 90 eligible candidates to apply for provincial nomination on April 20 through its Tech Pilot stream. The invitations were issued to candidates under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories, specifically targeting Skilled Workers and International […]
Canada Opens Permanent Residency Pathway for Essential Workers
Maple News reports that Canada has launched a new immigration initiative providing a fast-tracked pathway to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers employed in essential sectors. The program, effective from May 6, is open to workers in 135 specified essential occupations, including positions such as cashiers, cleaners, and healthcare professionals. […]