PEI invites 143 in scheduled PNP draw The latest draw brings the number of invitations issued this year by Prince Edward Island to 1,337. The Province of Prince Edward Island held its regular monthly immigration draw on September 16. By Shelby Thevenot
PEI holds PNP draw inviting 161 immigration candidates The latest draw brings the number of invitations issued this year by Prince Edward Island through its expression of interest system to 1,194. The Province of Prince Edward Island held its regular monthly immigration draw on August 19. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada extends immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador The extension will allow time for the province and the federal government to come to a new agreement, while allowing current operations to continue. This week, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced a one-year extension to the federal government’s immigration agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador. By Shelby Thevenot
Atlantic Canada employers need more applicants, study finds Employers have a positive attitude towards immigrants, but face difficulties when hiring because of a lack of applicants. Many employers across Atlantic Canada find it difficult to hire because there are not enough applicants with the necessary experience or skills. By Mohanad Moetaz
More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says Ryerson University study recommends a high-volume pathway to permanent residence for lower-skilled residents in Canada. Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. By Mohanad Moetaz
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
