Our Year in Numbers:
April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Overview
immigrants received ISANS services
countries of origin among ISANS clients
community members volunteered at ISANS, and 207 ISANS clients volunteered in the community for a total of 11,656 hours
Family, Children, and Specialized Settlement Services
interpretations facilitated
personal documents translated
unique children were cared for in our early childcare education centres
children used Short Term Care
children used Long Term Care
clients received 1,508 Family Support services
clients received 2,095 Newcomer Wellness services
Refugee Resettlement
government-assisted refugees (GARs) arrived in Halifax in 2024
permanent accommodation units secured
government-assisted refugees received settlement services
government-assisted refugees and 159 privately sponsored refugees were supported in their first year
applications were submitted to sponsor 124 privately sponsored refugees
Language Services
language learners in 220+ active classes
ISANS clients supported through language advising
specialized language programs for vulnerable populations, skills in the workplace, and specific career sectors
Community Integration Services
families participated in community gardens
community partners and organizations
immigrants took part in 84 Community Connections activities
ISANS clients were registered for 41 recreational and social activities in the community
Employment and Bridging
ISANS clients gained employment
%
of all employed clients gained employment in their field or a related one
IMGs accessed the medical field (Residency, Med-Clerkship, Practice Ready Assessment, and Clinical Assistants)
IENs became licensed and employed as Registered Nurses, and four as Licensed Practical Nurses
IPGs became licensed and employed as pharmacists
clients completed the Trades Practical Assessment 2-year project
trade clients became journeypersons with the Red Seal
clients secured employment in the construction field, with opportunities for apprenticeship
Business Development Services
ISANS clients received business services
ISANS clients participated in business training – 48 training sessions
ISANS clients started a business
Women joined IWEN program
clients participated in networking events
Employer Support Services
Nova Scotian employers were engaged in ISANS employer support
employers in rural Nova Scotia and small centres were engaged in ISANS employer supports
employers were engaged in the Atlantic Immigration Program
Intercultural workshop sessions delivered with 1386 attendees
Pre-Arrival and Employment Transition
clients upgraded their job search and soft skills to better participate in the Canadian labour market
clients upgraded their computer skills
clients began their foreign credential recognition process pre-arrival
general employment counselling services delivered pre-arrival
Digital Support
total new enrolments in settlement online
digital support sessions held
total hours logged in digital support sessions
total clients served by DTTS