Maple News reports that Ontario is entering a new chapter in its immigration strategy, shifting away from broad, general selection toward a more focused, high-impact approach. As of 2026, the province’s immigration priorities under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) will emphasize professional readiness, sector alignment, integrity, and excellence. Following […]
British Columbia Raises Application Fees for Key Worker Immigration Streams
According to Maple News, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) has officially increased its application fees for several Skills Immigration streams. Effective January 22, 2026, the fee has risen from $1,475 to $1,750 for specific worker categories within the program. This update applies only to new applications submitted […]
Canada Expands Grocery Benefit: Newcomers to Receive Boosted Tax Credit Payments
Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada may receive hundreds of extra dollars this year through an overhauled federal benefit designed to counter rising living costs. Announced on January 26, the federal government is introducing the newly named Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, a revamped version of the existing Goods […]
Canada’s Immigration Strategy Fuels Carney’s Vision for a Cooperative Global Order
Maple News reports that Canada’s evolving immigration strategy plays a critical role in advancing Prime Minister Carney’s call for a ‘third path’ to global prosperity—a response to the breakdown of the rules-based international order. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Carney highlighted a major shift in […]
Canada to Increase LMIA-Exempt Work Permits in 2026 Amid Strategic Policy Changes
Maple News reports that Canada is set to implement key changes to its LMIA-exempt work permit policies by 2026, reflecting a strategic shift in the country’s immigration priorities. The most notable adjustments include a significant increase in the admissions target for LMIA-exempt temporary foreign workers and a freeze on eligible […]
Top Employers Paving a Path to Permanent Residency for International Graduates in Canada
According to Maple News, international students and recent graduates looking to transition from study permits to permanent residency (PR) in Canada have a strategic advantage—choosing the right employer and occupation. By securing at least six months of Canadian work experience in qualifying professions under specific Express Entry categories, applicants can […]
Statistics Canada Opens 32,000 Census Jobs—Including Opportunities for Work Permit Holders
Maple News reports that Statistics Canada is gearing up for the 2026 Census of Population by launching a major hiring campaign for approximately 32,000 positions across the country. This nationwide recruitment effort is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders, including many newcomers seeking to build […]
Canada Sees Historic Drop in International Students and Temporary Workers Amid Policy Overhaul
Maple News reports that Canada is undergoing a significant and deliberate reduction in the number of international students and temporary foreign workers entering the country—part of a broader shift in federal immigration policy aimed at restoring balance to the temporary resident population. New federal data shows a marked downturn in […]
Canada’s Francophone Mobility Work Permit: A Low-Barrier Path to Stay and Work Without an LMIA
Maple News reports that the Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMWP) continues to be one of the most accessible routes for foreign nationals—especially those with conversational-level French—to secure a Canadian work permit without the need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The FMWP allows eligible applicants to apply for employer-specific […]
When Declining an Express Entry ITA is the Smartest Move
Maple News reports that while receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) through Canada’s Express Entry system is typically a cause for celebration, there are certain situations where it may be wiser to decline the invitation. Understanding when and why to refuse an ITA can help candidates safeguard their chances of […]
IRCC Invites 6,000 Canadian Experience Class Candidates in Major Express Entry Round
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 6,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused exclusively on the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), marking its second CEC-specific round of 2026. The draw, held on January 21, 2026, required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking […]
Canada Launches 2026 Immigration Year with Express Entry Draw for Provincial Nominees
Maple News reports that Canada has conducted its first Express Entry draw of 2026, targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 681 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued to immigration candidates who had been nominated through a provincial or territorial program. To qualify, candidates needed a […]
Alberta Reveals 2026 Immigration Targets: Over 6,400 Provincial Nominations Focused on Skilled Workers
Maple News reports that Alberta has officially announced its 2026 nomination allocation under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), receiving 6,403 nomination spaces from the federal government. This marks a 31% increase from the province’s initial 2025 allocation of 4,875, signaling a stronger provincial commitment to welcoming skilled immigrants. The […]
Quebec Adjusts Immigration Service Fees for 2026 to Reflect Inflation
As of January 1, 2026, Quebec has implemented new immigration service fees, impacting a wide range of applicants and service providers, Maple News reports. The updates include increased costs for permanent and temporary immigration applications, employer requests, immigration consultants, and individuals seeking credential assessments through Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, […]
Manitoba Kicks Off 2026 with Strategic PNP Draw, Issuing 55 Targeted Invitations
Maple News reports that Manitoba has launched its first immigration draw of 2026 under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), issuing 55 Letters of Advice to Apply (LAAs) to candidates through its Skilled Worker Stream. Conducted on January 15, Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #262 specifically targeted candidates invited under […]
New Brunswick Kicks Off 2026 with 379 Invitations Across All Sectors Through PNP Draws
New Brunswick has issued a total of 379 invitations through its first round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in 2026, Maple News reports. The draws were held between January 13 and 15 and spanned three major immigration streams: the Skilled Worker Stream, the Strategic Initiative, and the Express Entry […]