Maple News reports that Ontario and British Columbia have extended a combined total of over 400 invitations to immigration candidates through recent rounds of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), highlighting Canada’s ongoing effort to attract skilled workers tailored to each province’s labour market needs. The PNP is a collaborative initiative […]
Canada’s Student Permit Cap Triggers Sharp Drop in Approvals and Slower Processing Times
Maple News reports that recent updates to Canada’s study permit system are causing significant ripple effects across the international education landscape. In January 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a two-year cap on international student permits, aiming to limit the number of approved applications to 292,000 annually. To […]
New Webinar Sheds Light on Excelling in Canadian University Admissions with CAEL
Maple News reports that international students aiming to study in Canada now have clearer insight into improving their academic prospects, thanks to a newly released webinar centered on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test. Titled “CAEL Webinar: A Clear Path to Academic Achievement in Canada Redefined,” the session offers […]
Bridging Open Work Permits: Who Qualifies and What You Need to Know
Maple News reports that foreign nationals currently working in Canada and awaiting the processing of their permanent residence (PR) applications may be eligible for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) — a valuable immigration tool that allows applicants and their families to remain in Canada and continue working legally. A […]
Canada Surpasses 41 Million Residents—Driven by Surge in Immigration
Maple News reports that Canada’s population has exceeded 41 million for the first time, largely fueled by new arrivals through immigration. According to recently released data from Statistics Canada, the country reached a total population of 41,012,563 as of April 1, 2024—just 10 months after crossing the 40 million mark […]
Canada Invites 1,499 Candidates in Latest PNP-Focused Express Entry Draw
Maple News reports that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducted a new Express Entry draw on June 19, 2024, exclusively targeting candidates under the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). A total of 1,499 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued, with the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score required set at […]
Canada’s Targeted Express Entry Draw System Marks One Year: A Strategic Shift in Immigration
Canada’s category-based Express Entry draws have marked their first full year of implementation, signaling a strategic shift in how Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targets skilled newcomers. According to Maple News, this new system, first introduced in June 2023, is designed to attract immigrants who match Canada’s most pressing […]
Self-Employed Newcomers: Key Tax Mistakes to Avoid in Canada
Maple News reports that tax season can be particularly challenging for self-employed newcomers to Canada, who face a more complex filing process compared to traditional employees. Unlike salaried workers, self-employed individuals must maintain their own bookkeeping and carefully deduct eligible business expenses from their income when completing their T1 tax […]
Ontario, B.C., and Saskatchewan Issue New Immigration Invitations Through Provincial Nominee Programs
Maple News reports that three of Canada’s provinces—Ontario, British Columbia (B.C.), and Saskatchewan—have issued new rounds of immigration invitations through their respective Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) between June 8 and June 14, 2024. PNPs allow provinces and territories (excluding Quebec and Nunavut) to nominate foreign nationals who meet local economic […]
British Columbia Makes Entrepreneur Regional Program a Permanent Pathway for Newcomers
Maple News reports that the province of British Columbia (B.C.) has officially made its Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Program a permanent feature of its immigration strategy. Now known as the Entrepreneur Immigration (EI) Regional Stream, the initiative is part of the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) and aims to attract […]
British Columbia to Launch Three New PNP Pathways for International Graduates in 2025
Maple News reports that British Columbia is introducing three new immigration pathways under its Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) to support international graduates. Starting January 2025, the province will roll out three separate streams tailored to recent graduates of eligible Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree programs from recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions. […]
Who Can Access Free IRCC Settlement Services as a Temporary Resident?
Maple News reports that Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is extending certain federally funded settlement services to specific groups of temporary residents (TRs). While these services were traditionally available only to permanent residents and refugees, some TRs now qualify, particularly those transitioning to permanent status or working under […]
Five Free Resources Helping Temporary Foreign Workers Settle in Canada
Maple News reports that while the majority of government-funded settlement services in Canada are designed for permanent residents and protected persons, some valuable programs are also accessible to temporary foreign workers (TFWs). These services, offered by provincial, territorial, and local organizations, aim to ease the transition process and provide essential […]
Canada and U.S. Tighten Rules on Flagpoling at Border Crossings
Maple News reports that as of May 30, 2024, Canadian and U.S. border authorities have implemented new restrictions on the practice of ‘flagpoling’ by limiting both the number of participating ports of entry (POEs) and their hours of service. A total of 12 Canada–U.S. land border crossings will continue to […]
Senate Committee Urges Canada to Phase Out Closed Work Permits for Foreign Workers
Maple News reports that the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology (SCSAST) has released a significant report calling on the federal government to eliminate the use of closed work permits for temporary foreign workers. The report recommends Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) take steps to phase […]
Canada Plans Major Overhaul of Post-Graduation Work Permit to Align with Labour Market Demands
Maple News reports that Canada’s immigration authorities are considering significant reforms to the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program in an effort to better align it with the country’s evolving labour market needs. The changes, currently under discussion between federal and provincial immigration officials, could fundamentally reshape how and to whom […]