Maple News reports that the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped Nova Scotia’s job market, accelerating demand in some sectors while heavily impacting others, particularly hospitality. As companies adapted to remote work and shifting business needs, certain fields emerged stronger, creating new opportunities for both local job seekers and potential immigrants. According […]
Canada’s PGP 2021 Lottery Draw Underway: What to Do If You Receive an Invitation
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is currently conducting its 2021 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) lottery. Taking place between September 23 and October 7, 2021, IRCC intends to issue up to 30,000 invitations to potential sponsors during this two-week period. These invitations are only being […]
Ontario Invites 72 Skilled Workers Under In-Demand Skills Stream
Maple News reports that on September 22, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 72 invitations to immigration candidates under the In-Demand Skills stream. This marks the third draw using Ontario’s updated Expression of Interest (EOI) system, a newer approach that replaces the previous first-come, first-served application process. Through this […]
A Guide to Understanding and Calculating Your Express Entry CRS Score
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system grants permanent residency invitations to top-ranked immigration candidates based on their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. Understanding how this score works and how it’s calculated is key to boosting your chances in the selection process. The CRS is a points-based ranking system […]
British Columbia Invites 74 Tech Professionals in Latest BC PNP Tech Draw
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has issued 74 invitations to immigration candidates through its BC PNP Tech stream on September 21. This targeted draw aims to bolster B.C.’s technology sector by attracting skilled international talent where local labor is in short supply. The BC PNP Tech […]
Ontario Welcomes 995 Skilled Workers and Graduates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Ontario invited 995 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in its latest round of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), held on September 21. This draw targeted applicants under two key immigration streams: the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream and the Employer Job Offer: […]
15 In-Demand Jobs in Quebec That Grew Due to the Pandemic
Maple News reports that a recent government study has shed light on how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped Quebec’s job market, revealing notable growth in certain employment sectors despite widespread economic disruption. While public health restrictions caused declines in several industries—particularly retail, hospitality, and administrative services—a number of occupations experienced significant […]
Canada Issues 521 Express Entry Invitations Through PNP Stream
Maple News reports that on September 15, Canada extended invitations to 521 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathway to apply for permanent residency via the Express Entry system. To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 732. All invited […]
Canada Invites 2,000 CEC Candidates in Unexpected Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 2,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system on September 14, in a draw specifically targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. Applicants invited in this round had a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 462 and […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 161 Candidates in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) conducted its regularly scheduled Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw on August 19, extending invitations to 161 immigration candidates. This marks the eighth draw of the year for the province, bringing the total number of invitations issued in 2021 to 1,194. Of the […]
How to Apply for Canada’s Super Visa: A Flexible Option for Parents and Grandparents
Maple News reports that Canada’s Super Visa is increasingly becoming a preferred option for citizens and permanent residents seeking to reunite with their parents and grandparents. This multiple-entry visa allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian residents to stay in the country for up to two years at a time, […]
British Columbia Issues 464 Provincial Immigration Invitations in Latest PNP Draws
Maple News reports that British Columbia invited a total of 464 immigration candidates in two separate Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws held on September 14, 2021. The invitations were issued under both the Skills Immigration and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams, reflecting the province’s ongoing efforts to meet labor market […]
Ontario Invites Nearly 700 Master’s and PhD Graduates to Apply for Permanent Residency
Maple News reports that on September 14, Ontario extended invitations to 691 international graduates under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), signaling continued support for skilled international talent educated in the province. According to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), 627 invitations were issued under the Masters Graduate stream, while 64 […]
Canada Extends Work Permit Access for Visitors Amid Ongoing Labour Shortages
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended its temporary policy allowing visitors in Canada to apply for employer-specific work permits without the need to leave the country. Initially introduced in August 2020 as a pandemic response measure, the program will now remain in effect until […]
A Newcomer’s Guide to Voting in Canada’s Federal Election
Maple News reports that Canadians will head to the polls on September 20 in a snap federal election called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. While elections in Canada are typically held every four years, the prime minister can request an early vote, which must be approved by the governor general. […]
Canada Requests Reapplication for Visitor Visas Submitted Before September 7
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is advising certain applicants to resubmit their visitor visa applications if they were originally submitted before September 7. This update stems from changes in border entry policies that took effect on that date. According to guidance on IRCC’s official portal, […]