Newfoundland and Labrador releases first PNP draw results Nurses, software developers, and data analysts were among the 663 immigration candidates invited by the Atlantic province. Newfoundland and Labrador has released the results of its first three draws under the Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador stream. By Shelby Thevenot
IRCC’s immigrant settlement funding by province/territory for 2021-22 IRCC will spend about $1.7 billion on immigrant settlement and integration services across Canada this fiscal year. An internal memo reveals how IRCC is spending its $1.7 billion settlement budget during the 2021-22 Canadian government fiscal year (April 1 until March 31). By Kareem El-Assal
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
Where Canada’s immigrants settled in 2020 The drop in immigration was felt across the country in 2020. Looking ahead, Canada is already ahead of schedule to welcome 401,000 immigrants this year. While the drop in immigration to Canada was felt across the country in 2020, early signs suggest that most provinces will see their intakes recover by the end of this year. By Kareem El-Assal
Newfoundland and Labrador needs more immigrants With the provincial elections coming up on February 13, political parties are prioritizing immigration Newfoundland and Labrador are looking to attract and retain new immigrants to address its aging and declining population. By Mohanad Moetaz
Newfoundland and Labrador to open new immigration program for skilled workers The new stream is for highly educated graduates of Memorial University and skilled workers with work experience in in-demand occupations. Newfoundland and Labrador will start accepting applications for a new program on January 2. 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
Newfoundland and Labrador introduce new immigration pathway The province is looking to attract highly educated and highly skilled newcomers to stay. On November 18, Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial government announced a new immigration pathway that will look to retain newcomers who are already in the province. By Mohanad Moetaz
