Maple News reports that Canada is rolling out new immigration pathways aimed specifically at attracting skilled and educated talent from Hong Kong. In response to the country’s pandemic-induced immigration shortfall, these pathways reflect Canada’s broader strategy to welcome immigrants who can contribute to its economy and society. Among the newly […]
Quebec Updates List of Eligible Occupations for Streamlined Foreign Worker Applications
Maple News reports that Quebec has officially published its updated list of occupations eligible for the Simplified Processing Stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This annual update, released by Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI), determines which roles can bypass certain recruitment requirements, making it easier […]
Canada Sets New Record with Over 107,000 Express Entry Invitations in 2020
Maple News reports that 2020 marked the most active and record-breaking year in the history of Canada’s Express Entry immigration system, despite global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a staggering 107,350 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through Express […]
Quebec Updates Facilitated LMIA Occupation List to Support Provincial Labour Market Needs
Maple News reports that Quebec has officially released its updated annual list of occupations eligible for the facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process. The revised list, made public on February 24, 2024, reflects the province’s ongoing efforts to address persistent labour shortages through targeted immigration strategies. Unlike the standard […]
British Columbia Invites 87 Tech Workers in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has issued 87 new invitations to immigration candidates through its Tech Pilot stream. The draw, held on February 23, targeted skilled professionals in the tech sector under the Express Entry BC and Skills Immigration categories. To be eligible, […]
Canada Makes Express Entry History: Every CEC Candidate Invited to Apply for PR
In an unprecedented move, Canada invited every eligible Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidate from the Express Entry pool to apply for permanent residence in a single draw held on February 13. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 27,332 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), setting a new record and surpassing the […]
Why 2021 Marked a Pivotal Moment to Enter Canada’s Express Entry System
Maple News reports that 2021 marked a historic opportunity for skilled immigrants aiming to secure permanent residency in Canada through the Express Entry system. With a national target of welcoming over 401,000 newcomers that year, more than one-quarter were expected to arrive via Express Entry, making early application a strategic […]
Canada Invites 4,626 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted its second Express Entry draw of the week on January 21, 2021, inviting 4,626 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) stream. This marks the fourth Express Entry draw overall in 2021. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score […]
Next Steps After Receiving an Express Entry Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence
Maple News reports that if you’ve received an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system, you’re now on a critical path toward becoming a permanent resident. The ITA is a formal invitation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to submit your application for permanent residence. You will […]
Why Canadian Experience Remains an Immigration Game-Changer
Maple News reports that immigration is not just a single transformative journey, but an ongoing process that extends far beyond a simple flight across borders. While traditional immigration was once seen as a one-time event—leaving one country and settling in another with permanent residency—the modern experience of settling in Canada […]
Long-Term Unemployment in Canada Surges Due to COVID-19, Surpassing 2008 Recession Levels
Maple News reports that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in long-term unemployment across Canada, exceeding levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis. By December 2020, approximately 493,000 Canadians were considered long-term unemployed—defined as being out of work for 27 weeks or longer. This […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 121 Candidates in Latest Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on February 18, inviting 121 immigration candidates to apply for provincial nomination. According to PEI’s Office of Immigration, the majority of invitations—102 in total—were issued under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories. The […]
Canada’s Bold Immigration Target of 401,000 Newcomers in 2021 Is Within Reach
According to Maple News, Canada’s ambitious goal of welcoming 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021—its highest annual immigration target ever—is not only realistic but well within reach, thanks to adaptive strategies focused on domestic candidates and expedited immigration processes. A pivotal moment came on February 13, when Immigration, Refugees and […]
Prince Edward Island Concludes 2023 With 195 New Immigration Invitations
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has concluded its final scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw of 2023, issuing 195 invitations to eligible immigration candidates on December 17. Of the total invitations, 174 were extended to candidates under the Express Entry and Labour Impact categories, while 21 were […]
How Canada’s Provinces Adapted PNP Immigration During the Pandemic
Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, despite travel restrictions and disruptions to immigration services. These programs, managed by each province and territory, play a vital role in supporting regional labor markets by nominating skilled foreign workers for permanent residency. Throughout […]
Alberta Issues Express Entry Invitations with CRS Cut-Off as Low as 301
Maple News reports that on February 10, Alberta invited 200 candidates from Canada’s Express Entry system to apply for a provincial nomination through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Notably, the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for selection was just 301—making it one of the more accessible draws […]