Atlantic Immigration Pilot to become permanent program in new year Canada's immigration minister and other provincial and federal leaders gathered for the announcement of the new Atlantic Immigration Program. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and provincial leaders announced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) will become a permanent program starting January 1. The name will be changed to the Atlantic Immigration Program. By Shelby Thevenot
New tool could help immigrants decide where to live in Canada IRCC is testing an algorithm that makes recommendations to immigrants on where they may enjoy the greatest success. Researchers are working on a new tool that will help newcomers identify which Canadian city they are most likely to be successful in. 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
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
