June 2026 LMIA Processing Times: Delays Rise for High- and Low-Wage TFWP Streams as PR Backlog Shrinks, Maple News Reports

Maple News reports that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)…

Canada’s Proof of Citizenship Queue Nears 100,000 as Processing Time Climbs to 19 Months

Maple News reports that the wait for a decision on…

IRCC’s Citizenship-by-Descent Review: What Happened, What Changed, and What You Should Do Now

Maple News reports on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…

Canada Invites 5,000 French-Speaking Candidates to Apply for Permanent Residence Through Express Entry

Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)…

Maple News Exclusive: Canada extends direct-to-PR pathway for French-speaking students outside Quebec

Maple News reports that Canada's federal government has extended the…

Canada’s Rural Immigration Program Faces Overwhelming Demand, Prompting Regional Adjustments

Maple News reports that Canada’s Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)…

Sault Ste. Marie and Brandon Prioritize Key Sectors for Rural Immigration Pathway

Maple News reports that two more Canadian communities—Sault Ste. Marie…

Settling in Toronto: An Essential Guide for Newcomers to Canada’s Largest City

Toronto, Canada's most populous city, is a top destination for…

Canada Maintains Top 10 Ranking in Global Passport Power for 2026

Canada has once again secured its place among the most…

IRCC Processing Times See Mixed Shifts for Work and Study Permits

Maple News reports on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC)…

Prince Edward Island Conducts Record-Setting PNP Draw in August

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) held its largest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw to date on August 20, marking a milestone in the province’s immigration efforts. A total of 305 invitations were issued, including candidates from the Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact streams. This historic […]

Prince Edward Island Conducts Record-Breaking PNP Draw in August

Maple News reports that Prince Edward Island (PEI) has conducted its largest-ever Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw, issuing a record 305 invitations in a single round on August 20. This marks a significant increase compared to an earlier draw in the same month, where only eight candidates received invitations. According […]

Pandemic Job Disruptions Hit New Immigrants in Canada the Hardest

Maple News reports that recent immigrants to Canada have been disproportionately affected by job losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the economic crisis in early 2020 hit the entire Canadian labor force, the impact on newcomers—particularly those who arrived within the last 10 years—was significantly higher. Between March and […]