Atlantic Immigration Pilot improving immigrant retention rates in the region Canada's immigration department found positive short-term outcomes of immigrants who moved to Atlantic Canada under the AIP. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) appears to be on the right track to help east coast provinces retain immigrants. By Shelby Thevenot
Which Newfoundland and Labrador occupations are exempt from labour market testing? The Atlantic province released a list of in-demand occupations that are exempt Newfoundland and Labrador have released new measures to make it easier for employers to hire foreign nationals who will address the labour shortages in the province through the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). By Mohanad Moetaz
AIP work permit applications can now be done online Work permit applications for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot are now able to be done online. Canada’s immigration department is now accepting online applications for work permits under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) program. By Shelby Thevenot
Atlantic Canada lost fewest jobs due to coronavirus Labour markets in the Atlantic provinces fared particularly well, while increases in unemployment rates due to COVID-19 are highest in Canada's major cities, according to the BMO's June quarterly report on labour market trends. The closure of non-essential services to slow the spread of COVID-19 was devastating for the Canadian labour market, but the country’s employment rate rebounded in June. By Alexandra Miekus
New Brunswick pushing for more immigrants The bilingual Maritime province is looking to increase immigration to 10,000 newcomers every year; Canadian Press The Premier of New Brunswick wants to increase the province’s population to one million in 2040. By Shelby Thevenot
Prince Edward Island invites 123 Express Entry, Labour Impact, and Business Impact candidates in first 2020 draw Immigration candidates who submitted an Expression of Interest to PEI were invited in the latest draw Prince Edward Island issued invitations to immigration candidates in a draw held January 16. By Shelby Thevenot
Atlantic Canada is experiencing an immigration revolution Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick have experienced a nearly fourfold increase in immigration over last 20 years Between 2011 and 2016, Atlantic Canada experienced the weakest population growth in the country. This was due in part to the region’s low intake of immigrants. By Kareem El-Assal
