Maple News reports that Canada’s federal government has revised its COVID-19 travel protocols, allowing Canadian citizens and permanent residents returning from South Africa to bypass the previous requirement of obtaining a COVID-19 test from a third country prior to re-entry. The temporary adjustment permits travellers to present either a negative […]
Canada Updates Travel Restrictions in Response to Omicron Variant
Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a series of updated travel measures to control the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. These changes, which affect both foreign nationals and Canadian citizens, are aimed at minimizing the risk of new infections entering the country. Effective immediately, foreign nationals who have […]
Toronto Named World’s Best City for Ambitious Career Women
Toronto has been ranked the leading global city for career-driven women, according to a comprehensive study conducted by Bloomberg. Maple News reports that the Canadian metropolis topped a list of 15 major urban centers known for their economic influence and appeal to global talent. The study evaluated cities based on […]
Meet the 12 Parliamentarians Steering Canada’s Immigration Policy
Maple News reports that Canada has confirmed the 12 Members of Parliament (MPs) who will serve on the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM). This influential committee plays a key role in evaluating federal immigration and multiculturalism policies, as well as overseeing the operations of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]
Boosting Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program Could Ease Labour Shortages, Say Business Leaders
Maple News reports that labour shortages across Canada have reached critical levels, with small businesses among the hardest hit. According to recent findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), over 50% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing staffing difficulties due to hiring and retention challenges. The […]
Canada Prioritizes High Immigration in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery Strategy
Maple News reports that on December 14, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the Canadian government’s latest Economic and Fiscal Update, outlining key fiscal priorities for the coming year. A central theme in the plan is the strategic role of immigration in driving the country’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Canada Reinstates Global Travel Advisory Amid Rising Omicron Concerns
Maple News reports that the Canadian government has reissued its global advisory against non-essential international travel, citing growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant ahead of the holiday season. The move marks a significant policy shift, coming less than two months after the advisory was initially lifted on […]
Canada Unveils New Immigration Priorities: Faster Processing, Expanded Pathways, and Community Focus
Maple News reports that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released new mandate letters to his cabinet, shaping the direction of Canada’s immigration policy in the coming years. These mandate letters outline key responsibilities and objectives for each minister and are central to the government’s vision, especially in the area of […]
Canada Hits New Immigration Milestone, Admits Over 47,000 New Permanent Residents in November
Maple News reports that Canada welcomed more than 47,000 new permanent residents in November, setting a fresh monthly record for the third consecutive time. This figure is the highest on record since modern immigration data started in 1980 and reflects Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) intensified efforts to meet […]
Canada Ends Travel Ban on 10 African Nations Amid Backlash and Policy Shift
Maple News reports that Canada is officially lifting its travel ban on 10 African countries, effective December 18 at 11:59 p.m., as announced by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos on December 17. The policy shift arrives just three weeks after the ban was initially introduced to curb the spread of the […]
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Becomes Permanent as Atlantic Immigration Program in 2022
Maple News reports that Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP), a program designed to attract skilled immigrants to Atlantic Canada, will become a permanent immigration pathway beginning January 1, 2022. The initiative will be renamed the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), reflecting its new status within Canada’s immigration system. The announcement was […]
Canada Sets Historic Immigration Record with Over 401,000 New Permanent Residents in 2021
Maple News reports that Canada welcomed more than 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021—a historic achievement that marks the highest number of newcomers in a single year since the country’s founding in 1867. This also represents the first time since 1913 that Canada has crossed the 400,000-immigrant threshold. Immigration, Refugees […]
Newcomer Earnings in Canada Reach Record High, Surpassing Native-Born in Key Categories
Maple News reports that the median earnings of recent immigrants to Canada have reached record levels, according to a new study by Statistics Canada. The study, which draws on data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database, highlights positive wage trends among permanent residents, particularly those from economic-class immigration programs. Immigrants who […]
Nova Scotia Reaches Historic One Million Residents, Driven by Immigration
Nova Scotia’s population has officially surpassed one million—a historic milestone fueled in large part by immigration, Maple News reports. Since July 2021, the province has experienced record-breaking population growth, just one month after Canada lifted pandemic-era travel restrictions on approved permanent residents. This policy shift helped revive immigration flows that […]
Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton Top the List for Immigrant Retention in Canada
Maple News reports that a recent study by Statistics Canada highlights Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton as the top three Canadian cities where immigrants are most likely to stay long-term. The findings come from the 2020 Longitudinal Immigration Database, which analyzed tax data from immigrants who landed in Canada in 2014. […]
Canada Eyes Ambitious Immigration Targets Despite Ongoing Pandemic Challenges in 2022
Maple News reports that Canada is preparing for another year of transformative immigration policy amid continued challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic remains a central issue shaping immigration strategy, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging immigration to bolster the economy, reunite families, and fulfill humanitarian […]