Maple News reports a notable shift in Canada’s Express Entry system as the number of candidates in the pool declined by 2,472 between August 5 and August 17, 2025. Most of the decrease came from the competitive 481–600 CRS score range, which saw a sharp drop of 2,342 profiles. August […]
Canada Raises Proof of Funds Requirement for International Students Starting September 2025
Maple News reports that starting September 1, 2025, international students applying for a study permit to Canada will need to demonstrate a higher financial capacity. The proof of funds requirement for a single applicant will increase by $2,260 CAD, bringing the total to $22,895 CAD. This adjustment is part of […]
Ontario Targets Regional Talent with 468 PNP Invitations in Five New Draws
Maple News reports that the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) issued 468 invitations across five separate draws on August 28, targeting foreign workers and international graduates with job offers in specific areas of the province. These latest rounds continue Ontario’s efforts to attract skilled candidates to underrepresented regions, particularly through […]
More Than Half of Foreign Healthcare Workers in Canada Secure Permanent Residency
According to a new Statistics Canada study, Maple News reports that 58% of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) employed in Canada’s healthcare sector between 2000 and 2022 have successfully transitioned to permanent resident (PR) status. The findings highlight the growing role of foreign talent in addressing critical staffing needs across the […]
Over 40? You Can Still Get Permanent Residence via Express Entry — Here’s How
Maple News reports that foreign nationals aged 40 and older can still successfully obtain Canadian permanent residency through the Express Entry system—even without a provincial nomination. While age can reduce points in Canada’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), strategic planning and meeting specific eligibility criteria can lead to an Invitation to […]
Newcomers to Canada: Learn How to Buy Your First Home in Upcoming Webinar
Maple News reports that CanadaVisa and TD Bank are hosting a free, live webinar to help newcomers to Canada navigate the journey from renting to owning their first home. The event will take place on Thursday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. EDT and aims to demystify the complexities of homeownership […]
Nova Scotia Holds 1,300 Immigration Spots as 2025 Quota Shrinks by Half
Nova Scotia has confirmed it has 1,312 remaining spaces available under its provincial immigration programs for the remainder of 2025, Maple News reports. As of August 6, 2025, the province had already utilized at least 1,838 slots out of its total annual allocation of 3,150 through the Nova Scotia Nominee […]
Temporary Foreign Workers Are Easing the Pressure on Canada’s Strained Health Care System
Canada’s health care system continues to face significant labour shortages, particularly in long-term care and home health services. According to Maple News, this ongoing crisis, intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, has prompted the country to increasingly rely on Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) to maintain the delivery of essential health services. […]
Alberta Targets Law Enforcement Professionals with Ultra-Low CRS in Exclusive Immigration Draw
Maple News reports that Alberta has conducted a targeted Express Entry draw under its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), focusing specifically on law enforcement professionals. Held on August 19, 2025, the draw saw fewer than 10 invitations issued to candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of just 45 […]
Ontario Restarts OINP Employer Job Offer Draws with Focus on Northern and Regional Workforce Gaps
Ontario has officially resumed its Employer Job Offer draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), Maple News reports. The province issued 468 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in targeted rounds held on August 28, 2025, focusing specifically on job offers in Northern Ontario and select Regional Economic Development through Immigration […]
Healthcare Workers Gain Edge in 2025 Express Entry: Lower CRS Scores and Targeted Opportunity
Maple News reports that Canada’s Express Entry system continues to offer promising immigration pathways for healthcare professionals in 2025. With consistent category-based draws targeting the healthcare sector, candidates such as doctors, nurses, and lab technologists are receiving Invitations to Apply (ITAs) at lower Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores than required […]
Canada’s Temporary Worker Permits Surpass 2025 Targets Just Six Months Into the Year
Maple News reports that Canada has already surpassed its 2025 targets for temporary work permits, just halfway through the year, prompting concerns over the future direction of immigration policy. According to newly released mid-year data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), both the International Mobility Program (IMP) and the […]
Canada’s Global Talent Stream: Your Fast-Track to Hiring International Tech Talent
Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS) is designed to help high-growth companies quickly hire top international professionals to fill in-demand roles—especially in the tech and innovation sectors. Administered under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, GTS significantly shortens the processing time for work permits and visa applications to as little as two […]
Saskatchewan’s Expanded Immigration Quota Offers Only Partial Relief Amid Federal Cuts
Maple News reports that Saskatchewan has received a modest increase to its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) allocation, with the federal government approving 1,136 additional spots under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). This brings the province’s total nominations for the year to 4,761, up from 3,625. However, provincial officials […]
Universities Warn Canada Is Losing Global Talent Under Student Cap Policy
Canada’s two-year cap on international student permits is triggering unintended consequences, sparking urgent warnings from the country’s higher education leaders. According to Maple News, Universities Canada, which represents the nation’s colleges and universities, is calling for a national recovery strategy to protect Canada’s international education system and global reputation. Gabriel […]
How to Apply for a Discretionary Grant of Canadian Citizenship
According to Maple News, thousands of individuals affected by Canada’s first-generation limit (FGL) rule may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship through a discretionary grant process. This new pathway, introduced as part of interim measures by the federal government, provides an opportunity for those who were previously excluded from automatic […]