Canada Extends Open Work Permits to At-Risk Manitoba Nominee Candidates Under New Public Policy

Maple News reports that the federal government will issue open…

Canada Updates Express Entry Timelines: FSWP and PGP Shorten Waits, PNP Edges Up

Maple News reports that on August 10, IRCC refreshed processing-time…

Alberta Expands AAIP Nominations by 200 for 2026, Broadening Pathways to Permanent Residence

Maple News reports that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)…

Canada citizenship certificates: processing time jumps to 25 months as backlog swells, Maple News reports

Maple News reports that, as of August 10, the processing…

Northwest Territories Expands Nomination Slots to 300 for 2026, NTNP Announces

Maple News reports that the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)…

Canada Issues 30,000 New Invitations Under Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program

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

New Brunswick Invites Over 1,000 Skilled Workers and Graduates Through Targeted Provincial Draws

Maple News reports that New Brunswick has issued a total…

Ontario’s Statutory Holidays in 2025: What Workers Need to Know

Maple News reports that employees in Ontario can expect nine…

IRCC updates Express Entry score distribution as pool tightens and mid-range scores rise

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

Canada Sees Ongoing Drop in Temporary Resident Arrivals Amid Federal Policy Shift

Canada continues to experience a substantial decrease in the number…

B.C. Welcomes New Wave of Entrepreneurial Talent in July PNP Draw

Maple News reports that British Columbia has continued its strong push to attract international entrepreneurs, issuing up to 17 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in the province’s latest Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw held on July 8, 2025. This marks the fifth entrepreneur-targeted selection round of the year under the British […]

Manitoba Issues 67 Invitations in Latest PNP Draw, Prioritizing International Graduates and Strategic Recruitment

Maple News reports that on July 10, 2025, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited 67 immigration candidates in its latest Expression of Interest (EOI) Draw #249. The selections were made under two targeted streams: the International Education Stream and the Skilled Worker categories, highlighting Manitoba’s ongoing commitment to building […]

How Nursing Supervisors Can Immigrate to Canada: Pathways, Licensing, and Career Advice

Nursing coordinators and supervisors—classified under NOC 31300—play a vital leadership role within Canada’s healthcare system. These professionals are responsible for coordinating patient care, evaluating services, and overseeing teams of nurses and allied staff. Given their importance to healthcare quality and patient safety, many provinces regularly list this occupation as in […]

Top Employers in Canada Hiring for Express Entry Category-Based Roles

Maple News reports that several leading Canadian employers are actively recruiting for roles aligned with Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws—an immigration pathway that targets skilled professionals in high-demand fields. Express Entry is Canada’s flagship system for managing economic immigration applications, and category-based draws allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) […]

International Student Cap Triggers 10,000 Job Losses Across Ontario Colleges

Ontario is facing a growing education and employment crisis, as an estimated 10,000 positions have been lost across the province’s college system following the federal government’s cap on international student permits, Maple News reports. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents thousands of college workers, attributes the mass […]

CanadaVisa+ Launches to Simplify and Accelerate PR Pathway for Newcomers

Maple News reports the launch of CanadaVisa+, a new digital tool designed to streamline and demystify the Canadian immigration process for those seeking permanent residency (PR). Developed to help users navigate the country’s complex immigration system, CanadaVisa+ offers a personalized, browser-based solution that identifies eligibility across more than 30 Express […]

Free Webinar: Master Banking in Canada as a Newcomer

Maple News reports that newcomers to Canada can take an important first step in managing their personal finances by joining an upcoming live webinar titled ‘Banking Basics in Canada: A Newcomer’s Guide to Getting Started’. Hosted by TD in partnership with Canada Visa, the session is designed specifically to help […]

Why Foreign Work Experience Can Fast-Track Your Express Entry Success

According to Maple News, candidates applying for Canadian permanent residence via the Express Entry system may significantly improve their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores by leveraging foreign work experience — particularly when combined with strong language skills and Canadian work experience. Foreign work experience is evaluated under the CRS’s skill […]