According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is set to expand its list of approved English language proficiency tests for permanent residency applicants. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Essentials will soon be accepted as a valid English test option for economic immigration pathways. […]
How First-Time Home Buyers in Canada Can Use the FHSA to Build Their Future
Maple News reports that the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), introduced by the Government of Canada in 2022, offers an accessible and tax-advantaged way for new Canadians and other qualifying residents to save for their first home. Designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind, the FHSA combines key benefits of […]
Upfront Medical Exams Now Required for Express Entry PR Applicants
Maple News reports that as of August 21, 2023, new applicants for permanent residence (PR) through Canada’s Express Entry system must complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) before submitting their application—unless they qualify for a specific exemption. Previously, applicants were required to undergo the IME only after receiving a request […]
Quebec Targets Regulated Professions in Latest Skilled Worker Draw
Maple News reports that Quebec has issued 277 invitations under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (PSTQ) in its latest Arrima draw, held on August 14, 2025. The invitations were sent to candidates who qualify under Stream 3: Regulated Professions, a category that aims to attract professionals with specialized credentials and […]
Canada Eyes Express Entry Stream for Senior Business Leaders
Canada is considering the introduction of a new category under the Express Entry system aimed at attracting senior managers and executives — a move Maple News reports could open doors for high-level global talent previously overlooked by age-focused selection criteria. Currently, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used in Express Entry […]
Canada Issues 2,500 Express Entry Invitations in Landmark Healthcare Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw on August 19, 2025, issuing 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence to candidates in healthcare and social services occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required for this round was 470 […]
Can You Lose Your Canadian Permanent Resident Status?
Maple News reports that while Canadian Permanent Residents (PRs) enjoy many rights and long-term privileges, their status is not guaranteed for life. Unlike Canadian citizens, PRs can lose their status if certain requirements aren’t maintained or due to legal or administrative issues. A primary reason PR status may be lost […]
Canada Invites 2,500 Healthcare Workers in Major Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in a recent category-based selection for healthcare and social services professionals under the Express Entry system. This marks the second-largest healthcare-focused draw of 2025 so far. To qualify for this round, candidates were […]
Younger Canadians Embrace Immigration as National Debate Evolves
Maple News reports that a new national survey reveals strong generational differences in attitudes toward immigration, with younger Canadians emerging as the most supportive cohort. The poll indicates that nearly half of people aged 18 to 34 see immigration as a mainly positive force in the country, and about one […]
Canada’s Atlantic Immigration Program Tightens Focus on Key Sectors for 2025
Maple News reports that Canada’s Atlantic provinces are sharpening their focus on priority sectors under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for 2025, as federal allocation levels for the program have been reduced. In response, provinces are strategically narrowing the scope of occupations eligible under the AIP to meet both labor […]
Alberta Conducts Largest Immigration Draw of 2025, Extends 683 Invitations Across Key Streams
According to Maple News, Alberta has conducted its largest immigration draw of 2025 through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), issuing a total of 683 invitations across three separate draws held between August 7 and August 15. The most significant draw occurred on August 12, when 581 candidates were invited […]
Canada Holds Express Entry PNP Draw, Invites 192 High-Scoring Candidates
Maple News reports that on August 18, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a targeted Express Entry draw for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates, issuing 192 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 800 — a significant increase of 61 points from […]
Canada Eyes Strategic Expansion of Express Entry with New Categories for 2026
Maple News reports that the Government of Canada is inviting public input on a proposed evolution of its Express Entry immigration system, aimed at aligning immigration with the country’s long-term economic, social, and security priorities. The consultation, open from August 6 to September 3, seeks feedback from industry stakeholders, immigration […]
Canada Issues 192 Express Entry Invitations for Provincial Nominee Candidates
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting 192 candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). To receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA), candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 800 and must have submitted their Express […]
Alberta Invites 683 Candidates in Targeted Immigration Draws Across Key Streams
Alberta continues to advance its immigration efforts by issuing a total of 683 invitations through three separate selection rounds under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Maple News reports. The draws were held between August 7 and August 12, 2025, targeting skilled workers already residing in Alberta as well as […]
Lack of Transparency? IRCC Under Fire for Withholding Key Immigration Data Amid Declining Numbers
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is facing mounting criticism for pausing the release of detailed immigration statistics, a move that comes at a time when Canada is experiencing a noticeable downturn in the number of newcomers arriving through various immigration streams. During the first quarter […]