Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities

Nova Scotia announces new immigration targets for 2022 Nova Scotia welcomed over 9,000 newcomers in 2021

Nova Scotia has confirmed its allocations for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for 2022. Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the provincial nomination number to 5,340 and added 1,173 more endorsement spaces to the AIP, which is 75% more than 2021. IRCC determines the number of […]

By Edana Robitaille

Immigration helps Nova Scotia’s population surpass 1 million Nova Scotia saw some of its fastest growth in 2021.

Nova Scotia’s population has breached one million people, which is largely thanks to immigration.

By Shelby Thevenot

Immigrate to Canada without a job offer: Nova Scotia PNP Nova Scotia seeks to increase its population and economic growth through immigration and the influx of newcomers from abroad.

There are many reasons for choosing Nova Scotia as an immigration destination.

By Alexandra Miekus

Nova Scotia jobs in-demand because of COVID-19 The pandemic has caused some jobs to be more in-demand than others in Nova Scotia.

COVID-19 measures have forced the workplace to look drastically different from how it was before, and some sectors have had more success than others making the adjustments.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Nova Scotia invites Express Entry candidates in first draw of the year Invitations were sent out through the province's Labour Market Priorities stream.

Nova Scotia invited immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence through its Labour Market Priorities stream on January 19.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Nova Scotia fishes out carpenters from the Express Entry pool Nova Scotia's Labour Market Priorities Stream selects candidates in occupations facing shortages

Nova Scotia held its second draw this month through its Labour Market Priorities Stream, this time inviting eligible carpenters with a profile in the federal Express Entry pool to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.

By Shelby Thevenot

Nova Scotia creates new pathway for physicians looking to immigrate to Canada Physicians, general practitioners and specialists in the Express Entry pool focus of new Labour Market Priorities for Physicians Stream

The Atlantic province of Nova Scotia is turning to the world to answer its call for more doctors.

By Shelby Thevenot

Nova Scotia invites Express Entry candidates with work experience in early childhood education June 3 Labour Market Priorities draw is second to target NOC 4214

Nova Scotia held a new draw for 312 Express Entry candidates with eligible work experience as early childhood educators and assistants on June 3.

By CIC News

Nova Scotia set new immigration record in 2018 65% of new arrivals to province were approved through Nova Scotia Nominee Program and Atlantic Immigration Pilot

Nova Scotia welcomed a record 5,970 new permanent residents last year, the provincial government has announced.  

By CIC News