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Province Introduces New Immigration Option
August 25, 2009 11:11 AM

A new immigration option for Nova Scotia is designed to attract young newcomers who will benefit the province's economy. 

The new stream is for non-dependent children of immigrants already living in the province under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. 

"The primary goal is to help meet the labour market needs of the province," said Ramona Jennex, Minister of Immigration. "Nova Scotia is facing an aging and declining population and increased immigration is one way to help ensure our economy grows and our communities thrive."

Web Development Funding
January 16, 2009, 2:10pm

The Office of Immigration is accepting proposals to develop or enhance websites that help immigrants integrate into Nova Scotia communities. Eligible projects will focus on developing online tools, content and services for prospective immigrants and newcomers to Nova Scotia.

Details Announced for Nominee Program Expanded Residency Refund
October 21, 2008 10:35 AM 

All immigrants in the economic stream of the provincial nominee program who are still living in Nova Scotia after 12 consecutive months are now eligible to get back money they paid into the program. Details of the expanded residency refund were announced today, Oct. 21, by Immigration Minister Len Goucher.

Nouveau conseil consultatif sur l'immigration
le 20 août, 2008 15 h 26
Les premiers membres du nouveau conseil consultatif sur l'immigration de la province ont été annoncés aujourd'hui 20 août par le ministre de l'Immigration, Len Goucher. 

Les 13 membres du conseil possèdent collectivement une vaste gamme de connaissances et d'antécédents. Les nouveaux membres sont des leaders dans le domaine des affaires, des municipalités, de la main-d'oeuvre et des communautés, et plusieurs d'entre eux ont quitté leur pays d'origine pour bâtir une carrière très enrichissante et couronnée de succès en Nouvelle-Écosse.

New Immigration Advisory Council Announced
August 20, 2008 3:22 PM
The first members of the province's new immigration advisory council were announced today, Aug. 20, by Immigration Minister Len Goucher.

The 13 council members represent a wide spectrum of expertise and backgrounds. Among the new appointees are business, municipal, labour and community leaders, many of whom left their homelands to build highly successful rewarding careers in Nova Scotia. 

Refund Program Will Expand After Auditor General's Final Report
June 11, 2008 1:34 PM
The province will expand its residency refund under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, pending a final report from the Auditor General's Office in the fall.

As a result, Economic Stream nominees who signed employment contracts before Oct. 12, 2007, may be become eligible for a residency refund. 

Applications Wanted for Immigration Advisory Council
April 11, 2008 11:56 am
The province is accepting applications from people to serve on an immigration advisory council to advise government on the needs of business and immigrants as they relate to immigration matters.

Immigration Web Projects Awarded Funds
March 26, 2008 1:19 pm
The province has approved funding for 10 projects aimed at developing or enhancing websites that help immigrants settle in Nova Scotia.

Province Consulting on New Immigration Stream
February, 21, 2008 11:05 am
The province is consulting with immigrant and business organizations to help attract more entrepreneurs to Nova Scotia.

The Office of Immigration will use the input to implement a new entrepreneur stream under the Nova Scotia Nominee Program. It will also use information gathered about similar streams in other jurisdictions.

The stream is for people who want to settle and establish their own business in the province. It is expected to be launched in the spring. 

Canada and Nova Scotia Sign New Immigration Agreement
September 19, 2007 10:55
A new immigration agreement between the federal and provincial governments will make it easier to attract more skilled international workers to Nova Scotia.

Province Introduces New Immigration Stream
April 17, 2007 16:17
Nova Scotia employers recruiting and wanting to retain international graduates with sought-after skills have a new option. The international graduate stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is employer-driven and focuses on international graduates who have strong ties to Nova Scotia and intend to live, work and establish careers here. 

Governor General Meets with Immigrant Women
February 12, 2007 11:51
They shared their triumphs, challenges, and personal experiences of leaving their birthplaces and building new lives in Nova Scotia.

Immigration Forum Held in Stellarton
February 7, 2007 15:29
Immigrants can help Nova Scotia businesses remain competitive. This was the message Immigration Minister Carolyn Bolivar-Getson delivered recently to Pictou County business leaders.

Immigration Forum Held in Port Hawkesbury
February 6, 2007 11:22
Immigrants can help Nova Scotia businesses remain competitive. This was the message Immigration Minister Carolyn Bolivar-Getson delivered today, Feb. 6, to Cape Breton and Antigonish business leaders.

Province Unveils New Immigration Category
December 12, 2006 15:16
Businesses in the province have another option to find skilled labour after a new immigration category was announced today, Dec. 12, by the Office of Immigration.

Citizenship Week
October 16, 2006 15:45
Nova Scotians can take the opportunity to recognize the contributions immigrants make to the province, and the time to appreciate living in a country where rights, freedoms and privileges are enjoyed, during Citizenship Week in Canada, Oct. 16 to 22.

Immigration Fees Eliminated
June 30, 2006 14:00
The province is eliminating more provincial immigration fees, a move to attract more skilled workers and other immigrants to Nova Scotia. The decision, which takes effect Saturday, July 1, was announced today, June 30, by Immigration Minister Carolyn Bolivar-Getson.