Maple News reports that on June 17, 2024, Manitoba invited 141 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP). Successful nominees will gain a significant advantage in their application for Canadian permanent residency. The invitations, formally known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), […]
British Columbia Invites 52 Tech Workers in Latest BC PNP Tech Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 52 new invitations to skilled tech workers through its BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) Tech stream. The draw took place on June 29 and targeted candidates currently working in the information technology sector. The BC PNP Tech is […]
Canada Sets New Express Entry Record in Q2 2021 with Over 44,000 Invitations
Maple News reports that Canada has once again surpassed its immigration targets through the Express Entry system, setting a new record in the second quarter of 2021. Between April and June, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 44,591 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence — the highest quarterly […]
Ontario Expands EOI Immigration System to Include In-Demand Skills Stream
Maple News reports that Ontario has officially opened applications for its In-Demand Skills immigration stream through the province’s enhanced Expression of Interest (EOI) system. This development is part of Ontario’s ongoing effort to streamline its Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and better align immigration with labour market demands. With this […]
Canada Extends Direct Flight Ban from India Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Maple News reports that Canada has extended its suspension of direct commercial and passenger flights from India until July 21, 2021, as part of ongoing measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. The flight ban, initially introduced on April 22 for both India and Pakistan, was first […]
Ontario Targets Key Occupations in Latest Express Entry PNP Draw
Maple News reports that on June 23, Ontario issued invitations to 583 Express Entry candidates through its popular Human Capital Priorities Stream, a part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Targeting ten priority occupations, this draw specifically welcomed candidates with profiles in Canada’s Express Entry system and Comprehensive Ranking […]
Canada Lifts Quarantine for Fully Vaccinated Travellers Beginning July 5
Maple News reports that Canada is easing its border restrictions as part of a phased, science-based reopening plan. Effective July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travellers who are exempt from the current travel restrictions will no longer be required to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on […]
Quebec Issues 69 New Invitations Through Arrima Immigration Portal
Maple News reports that on June 17, 2021, Quebec extended 69 new invitations for permanent selection under its Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) through the Arrima platform. This marks the province’s fifth invitation round of the year, bringing the total number of individuals invited in 2021 to 545. Candidates selected […]
Quebec Invites 69 Skilled Workers in Fifth Arrima Draw of 2021
Maple News reports that the Quebec government has extended invitations to 69 skilled workers to apply for permanent selection in a new draw held on June 17, 2021. This marks the fifth round of invitations issued this year under the province’s immigration selection system. The invitations were issued through the […]
British Columbia Invites 395 Candidates in Latest PNP Draws, Prioritizing Key Occupations
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia issued a total of 395 invitations to immigration candidates through two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws conducted on June 22, 2021. These latest rounds are part of the province’s ongoing efforts to address labor shortages and ensure a balanced distribution […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 113 Candidates in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has issued 113 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on June 17, 2021. This marks the sixth PNP draw held by the maritime province so far this year. Of the total invitations, 101 were extended […]
Canada Urged to Offer Permanent Residency to More Low-Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that a new policy brief published by the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Migration and Integration at Ryerson University is calling on Canada to expand permanent residency opportunities for low-skilled temporary workers. The brief argues that these workers are essential to Canada’s economy and should have […]
Ontario Invites 940 Skilled Workers and International Students in Latest PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario conducted a new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on June 16, issuing invitations to 940 candidates through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The draw targeted foreign workers and international students who submitted profiles to Ontario’s recently launched Expression of Interest (EOI) system—designed to streamline […]
Canada Conducts Largest-Ever Express Entry PNP Draw, Invites 940 Candidates
Maple News reports that Canada has held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)-only Express Entry draw to date, inviting 940 candidates to apply for permanent residency on June 9. This marks a significant leap from the previous PNP draw, which invited 500 candidates. All candidates selected under this draw had […]
Canada Holds Massive CEC-Focused Express Entry Draw with Historic CRS Low
Maple News reports that on June 10, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted another major Express Entry draw, inviting 6,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was 368 — one of the […]
British Columbia Issues 72 Tech Invitations Under Newly Permanent BC PNP Tech Program
Maple News reports that on June 15, British Columbia invited 72 tech professionals to apply for a provincial nomination through the BC PNP Tech stream—a specialized immigration pathway designed for in-demand tech talent. These invitations were issued under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), with eligible candidates drawn […]