Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially reopened the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for 2024. Beginning July 28, the federal government is issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to Canadian citizens and permanent residents interested in sponsoring their parents or grandparents for permanent residency. This […]
Canada Expands Free Support for Internationally Educated Nurses Through New PASS Program
Maple News reports that Canada has introduced a strengthened support system to help internationally educated nurses (IENs) transition into the Canadian healthcare workforce. Through the federally funded Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program, eligible nurses receive tailored assistance at no cost. Administered by the CARE Centre for Internationally […]
Start-up Visa Slowdown Signals Urgency for Immigration Reform
Maple News – July 2025 | Ottawa As Canada continues to position itself as a global destination for innovation and entrepreneurship, troubling signs are emerging from the latest immigration data. According to newly published IRCC figures, the number of approved permanent residents under the Start-up Visa (SUV) program has declined […]
Canada Invests $3.2 B in Newcomer Support to Ease Labour Shortages
Ottawa (July 23, 2025) – The federal government has announced an investment of over $3.2 billion over the next three years to expand services that help new immigrants settle and find jobs, in a bid to tackle labour shortages across the country. The funding, unveiled by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, […]
What the 2025 Express Entry Draw Trends Reveal So Far
According to Maple News, Canada has conducted 27 Express Entry draws between January 1 and July 24, 2025—matching the pace set in 2024 and outpacing the 22 draws held during the same time in 2023. However, beneath the steady frequency lies a noticeable shift: a significant increase in Provincial Nominee […]
Quebec Begins Issuing Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Selection Program
Maple News reports that on July 17, the province of Quebec issued its first invitations under its newly revamped Skilled Worker Selection Program (Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés, or PSTQ). The draw spotlighted individuals who are already residing in Quebec, with a strong focus on French-speaking candidates who either […]
Nova Scotia Pauses Processing for Some PNP Applications Amid 2025 Quota Constraints
Nova Scotia will no longer process certain applications to its Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP) for 2025, after exceeding its federal nomination allocation for the year. According to Maple News, this means not all eligible applicants will receive nominations, despite meeting program criteria. For the remainder of 2025, Nova Scotia […]
Quebec Launches New Skilled Worker Selection with 238 Invitations in July 2025 Draw
Maple News reports that Quebec has issued 238 invitations in its first immigration draw under the newly implemented Programme de sélection des travailleurs qualifiés (PSTQ), held through the Arrima expression of interest system on July 17, 2025. This draw targeted two key applicant streams: highly qualified individuals and those with […]
IRCC Backlog Rises Again, Topping 842,000 Applications Despite Study Permit Gains
According to Maple News, Canada’s immigration system is once again facing mounting pressure, with the backlog of pending applications at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) increasing to 842,800 as of June 30, 2025. This marks a 5.02% rise from 802,000 applications in May, despite improvements in some areas such […]
Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare Workers in Major Express Entry Draw as CRS Score Falls to 475
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held a major category-based Express Entry draw on July 22, 2025, issuing 4,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates working in healthcare and social services. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required was 475 — a significant drop of […]
Canadian Passport Ranks Among World’s Most Powerful, Outperforming the U.S.
According to Maple News, Canada continues to maintain a strong position among the world’s most powerful travel documents, as revealed in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 22. The Canadian passport ranks eighth globally, tied with the United Arab Emirates and Estonia. The Henley Passport Index, which is […]
Quebec Reaches Annual Limit on Sponsoring Parents and Grandparents
Maple News reports that Quebec has officially reached its cap for 2025-2026 on family sponsorship applications for parents, grandparents, and other eligible relatives. As of July 22, 2025, no new undertaking applications in these categories will be accepted by the province’s immigration ministry. The cap, introduced by Quebec’s Ministry of […]
Canada Targets Provincial Nominees in Latest Express Entry Draw Amid Rising CRS Scores
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), held on July 21, 2025. Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 788 to receive an invitation […]
Canada Raises Income Threshold for Family Sponsorship Under 2025 PGP Program
Canada is updating the financial requirements for the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP), with new minimum income levels set for those planning to sponsor family members in 2025, Maple News reports. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to sponsor their parents […]
Canada Issues 4,000 Invitations to Healthcare Professionals in Latest Express Entry Draw
According to Maple News, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 4,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through a dedicated Express Entry draw targeting healthcare and social services professionals. The draw took place on July 22, 2025, under Canada’s category-based Express Entry system. Eligible candidates required a minimum […]
Canada Invites 4,000 Healthcare and Social Services Workers in Latest Express Entry Draw
Canada’s immigration authorities have issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) in the latest Express Entry draw focused on healthcare and social services professionals, reports Maple News. The draw, conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), targeted candidates under the Healthcare and Social Services category-based selection stream—part of Canada’s ongoing […]