Maple News reports that Canada is on the verge of updating its border policies, with current restrictions set to expire by the end of July 21. The federal government must decide whether to extend the current travel limitations or begin the next phase of reopening, especially as the country progresses […]
Canada Launches New Open Work Permit for Essential Workers and International Graduates
Maple News reports that Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Marco Mendicino, has unveiled a new open work permit aimed at supporting essential workers and international graduates who have applied under the recent temporary-to-permanent residence pathways. This move seeks to ensure applicants can continue living and working in Canada while they await […]
Canada to Reopen Ports to Cruise Ships Starting November 1
Maple News reports that Canada will once again permit cruise ships to dock in its ports beginning November 1, 2021. The announcement, made by Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, marks a significant step in reviving the country’s tourism industry as pandemic recovery continues. The lifting of the cruise ship ban, originally […]
Canada’s Immigration Stream for Essential Workers in Non-Healthcare Roles Hits Capacity
Maple News reports that Canada’s temporary immigration program for English-speaking essential workers in non-healthcare jobs has officially reached its intake cap, closing on July 16 after accepting 30,000 applicants. This stream, part of a broader initiative to transition temporary residents to permanent status, is the second of six pathways to […]
Canada Prolongs India Flight Ban Until August 21 Amid Border Reopening Updates
Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on direct flights from India until August 21, 2021, as public health authorities continue monitoring the international spread of COVID-19 variants. The ban, first imposed on April 22 alongside Pakistan, suspended all passenger and commercial flights from the two countries due […]
Canada to Welcome Fully Vaccinated Tourists as Border Reopens in August and September
Maple News reports that Canada is set to ease its travel restrictions this summer, reopening its borders in two key phases for fully vaccinated tourists. The Canadian government has announced that starting August 9, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed to enter the country without needing […]
Canada to Accept 30,000 Sponsorship Applications Under 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially released details of the 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), unveiling its largest intake quota to date. Under the updated program, IRCC will invite up to 30,000 Canadian citizens and permanent residents to submit sponsorship applications for their […]
Traveling to Canada from the U.S.? Know the Rules if You Have a Criminal Record
Maple News reports that as of August 9, 2021, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States are permitted to travel to Canada for leisure and other non-essential purposes. This announcement marks a significant step in the easing of pandemic-related border restrictions that have been in place since […]
Canada to Invite 30,000 Sponsors Under 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program Lottery
Maple News reports that Canada will resume the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2021 with a new lottery-based selection process. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the upcoming draw will take place during the week of September 20, 2021. Invitations to apply will be sent out […]
Canada Extends India Flight Ban Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Concerns
Maple News reports that Canada has extended its ban on direct commercial flights from India until at least August 21. The decision, announced earlier this week, comes as the country continues to gradually loosen international travel restrictions for other regions. The flight suspension, first put in place on April 22, […]
Canada Hits a Pandemic-Era High With Over 35,000 New Immigrants Welcomed in June
According to Maple News, Canada recorded its strongest month for immigration since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, welcoming approximately 35,700 new permanent residents in June 2021. These figures, reported by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), mark a significant rebound and demonstrate renewed momentum in the country’s ambitious immigration […]
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs Issue Over 6,000 Invitations in July 2021
Maple News reports that Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) continued their strong momentum in July 2021, issuing more than 6,000 invitations to apply for provincial nominations. These programs are key to Canada’s strategy for attracting skilled immigrants who meet specific regional labor market needs. Except for Quebec and Nunavut, all […]
Canada Expands Access to Privacy and Immigration Records for Foreign Nationals
Maple News reports that Canada is taking a significant step toward transparency and global alignment by expanding access rights under its Privacy Act. For the first time, non-Canadians located outside of Canada will be permitted to submit Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests—an important policy shift published recently in […]
Canada Faces Critical Labour Gaps in Health Care and Hospitality Sectors
Maple News reports a significant uptick in job vacancies across Canada, especially in essential sectors like health care, food services, and retail, as the country continues to recover from the pandemic’s economic shocks. Data from May shows Canadian employers were actively recruiting for approximately 671,100 positions. The health care and […]
British Columbia Invites 374 Candidates in Latest PNP Draws to Meet Labour Market Needs
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has invited 374 skilled immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on August 3, 2021. These draws are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to address labour market demands across various sectors of the province. Since February […]
Alberta Lowers CRS Requirement to 300 in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a new provincial nominee program (PNP) draw through its Express Entry stream, issuing invites to 148 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores as low as 300. This draw, held on July 27, marks a significant drop in the minimum CRS requirement, potentially […]