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 […]
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 […]
Canada’s Immigration Backlog Swells to Over 1.8 Million Applications
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration system is grappling with a growing backlog, with over 1.8 million applications pending as of mid-December 2021. The data, obtained through an access-to-information request to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), highlights ongoing challenges in managing a surge in applications across multiple immigration and […]
Canada Added 55,000 Jobs in December, Driven by Construction and Education Sectors
Canada’s labour market saw a notable boost in December 2021, with 55,000 new jobs added across the country, according to the latest Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada. Maple News reports that this employment growth occurred just before the Omicron variant surged, prompting renewed public health measures. Economic activity during […]
Ontario Expedites Integration of Internationally Trained Nurses Amid Healthcare Staffing Crisis
Ontario is intensifying its efforts to attract internationally educated nurses to address an acute staffing shortage in its healthcare system. According to Maple News, the provincial government aims to integrate thousands of foreign-trained nursing professionals into its hospitals by March 31, 2022. The initiative includes deploying approximately 300 internationally trained […]
Canada Enforces Full Vaccination Requirement for Most Incoming Travelers
Maple News reports that, as of January 15, Canada now mandates full COVID-19 vaccination for nearly all foreign travelers entering the country. This new policy expands existing rules that previously applied only to non-essential travelers, extending the requirement to include essential travelers as well. The updated regulations now apply to […]
Which Canadian Province Is Easiest to Immigrate To? Here’s What You Should Know
Maple News reports that the idea of one province being universally ‘easier’ to immigrate to in Canada is largely a myth. Each province has its own set of immigration pathways under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and the ‘easiest’ option ultimately depends on an applicant’s profile, including their skills, work […]
Quebec Conducts Largest Immigration Invitation Round in Over a Year
Maple News reports that Quebec has issued its largest invitation round in more than a year, extending invitations to 365 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection under the province’s economic immigration system. The draw, held on September 24, targeted individuals who had submitted a declaration of interest through Arrima, […]
Quebec Updates Wage Requirements for Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Maple News reports that Quebec has revised its wage guidelines for employers hiring temporary foreign workers, with the changes set to take effect on December 1, 2020. The Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) announced that employers must now reference the 2020 edition of the ‘Guide des salaires par […]
Quebec Updates Wage Requirements for Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Maple News reports that starting December 1, 2020, Quebec employers hiring temporary foreign workers must comply with updated salary guidelines published by the province’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration (MIFI). Employers will now reference the 2020 edition of the provincial salary guide, replacing the previously used 2018 version. The […]
Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs Issued Nearly 3,000 Invitations in October 2020
Maple News reports that Canadian provinces and territories held over 10 draws in October 2020 through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), collectively issuing close to 3,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence. The Provincial Nominee Program enables provinces and territories to select candidates who meet their specific economic and labor […]
Quebec Issues 233 Invitations Through Arrima for Skilled Worker Immigration
Maple News reports that Quebec has invited 233 candidates to apply for permanent selection through the Arrima portal as part of its Regular Skilled Worker Program (Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés – PRTQ). These invitations were issued on December 16, according to details released today by the Ministry of Immigration, […]