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Fuelled by immigration, Nova Scotia’s population hit an all-time high in 2020 as the province approved a record number of newcomers in its bid to boost its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While the pandemic has been a challenge, particularly with its impact on the mobility of immigrants, the office of immigration has continued to
Newfoundland & Labrador has expanded its list of in-demand occupations, adding several information and communications technology jobs. Employers in the Atlantic Canadian province can hire foreign nationals and international graduates in the occupations without labour market testing. The In-Demand Occupations list applies to several streams of the Newfoundland & Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP). Earlier
Atlantic Canadian business and educational leaders are encouraged by Ottawa’s plan to boost immigration to more than 400,000 per year over the next three years. Federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and members of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) took part in a virtual roundtable to discuss the role of immigration in supporting economic recovery
A proposed Municipal Nominee Program is being eagerly anticipated by Canada business and community leaders, hungry for a greater ability to bring in and retain immigrants. “Business owners across the country are facing challenges finding the workers they need,” notes the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) on its website. “While it’s easier (and cheaper)
Candidates for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) can submit Work Permit applications online as of Monday, August 17, as part of the federal government’s coronavirus response. A Program Delivery Update was issued Monday confirming the move, with paper applications still accepted until September 1. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot operates as a partnership between Canada’s federal
