Maple News reports that recent changes to Canada’s immigration policies are reshaping the landscape for international entrepreneurs seeking to establish or expand their businesses in Canada. Effective April 1, 2021, the federal government announced the closure of the Owner/Operator stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). This pathway previously […]
British Columbia Issues 374 Immigration Invitations in Latest PNP Draws
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia has invited 374 immigration candidates through two rounds of draws conducted on March 30 under the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). These draws targeted applicants in both the Skills Immigration (SI) and Express Entry BC (EEBC) streams. A total […]
Alberta Invites 300 Express Entry Candidates in Latest PNP Draw with Minimum CRS 301
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted another round of invitations through its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), targeting Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 301. Held on March 26, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) issued invitations to 300 skilled workers seeking permanent residence […]
Nova Scotia Targets French-Speaking Talent in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Nova Scotia has issued invitations to 329 French-speaking candidates through its Express Entry-aligned Labour Market Priorities stream. The draw, held on March 29, 2024, focused on individuals with strong French and English language skills, supporting the province’s goal of enhancing its bilingual workforce. To qualify, candidates […]
Federal Court Grants Afghan Journalist a Second Chance at Refugee Protection in Canada
Maple News reports that Afghan journalist Ahmad Q. Barekzai has been given a renewed opportunity to make his case for asylum in Canada after the Federal Court ruled that his initial refugee claim was handled unreasonably by immigration authorities. Barekzai, who fled Afghanistan alleging persecution by the Taliban due to […]
Manitoba Issues 335 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Program Draw
Maple News reports that Manitoba has issued a total of 335 invitations to immigration candidates in its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on March 25, 2024. These invitations, officially known as Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs), give recipients a significant advantage in their path toward obtaining Canadian […]
Manitoba Issues 299 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) conducted its fifth draw of 2024 on March 11, inviting 299 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination. The draw targeted skilled workers both in Manitoba and overseas, as well as international graduates, underlining the province’s commitment to attracting […]
Saskatchewan Issues 418 Invitations in Latest Provincial Nominee Draw
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has invited 418 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) draw conducted on March 24. The invitations were issued through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), under the International Skilled Worker category. Among the invited candidates, 183 […]
From Obstacles to Opportunity: How One Immigrant Overcame the Pandemic to Land a Job in Canada
Maple News reports on the remarkable journey of an Indian chartered accountant who navigated the challenges of immigration during one of the most turbulent periods in recent history—the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After more than seven years in the advisory divisions of two Big Four firms in India, the […]
Canada Invites 5,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in New Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on March 18, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) through the Express Entry system. To be considered in this draw, applicants needed to meet the eligibility criteria for the […]
Canada Invites 183 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that on March 17, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 183 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through the Express Entry system—specifically targeting candidates in the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). This marked the second consecutive round dedicated exclusively to PNP candidates. To receive an invitation in this round, […]
Ontario Prioritizes Tech Talent and Skilled Trades in 2020 Immigration Nominations
Maple News reports that Ontario continued to push forward with its immigration strategy in 2020, nominating a substantial number of skilled professionals through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) despite the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 8,054 principal applicants were nominated by the province last […]
Prince Edward Island Invites 150 Candidates in March 18 PNP Draw
Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island has released the results of its latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, held on March 18, 2024. A total of 150 candidates received invitations to apply for permanent residence through the PEI PNP, reinforcing the province’s commitment to addressing labour market needs through […]
One Year Later: How COVID-19 Reshaped Canadian Immigration
Maple News reports that it’s been exactly one year since Canada closed its borders on March 18, 2020, in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic—a move that triggered sweeping and lasting changes to the country’s immigration system. Just days prior, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino had announced ambitious plans to increase […]
UK Nationals Lose CETA Work Permit Privileges in Canada After 2020
British citizens will no longer be covered under the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) after December 31, 2020, Maple News reports. This change comes as a direct result of the United Kingdom’s formal exit from the European Union and its evolving international trade relationships. Until the end […]
Canadian Universities Prepare for Post-Pandemic Campus Reopenings in Fall 2021
Maple News reports that Canadian universities are moving forward with plans to resume in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester, as vaccination efforts accelerate and public health guidance becomes more optimistic. With the Canadian government promising that most Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of September, many institutions are […]