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Where do I get the Welcomed in Halifax card?
Where do I get the Welcomed in Halifax card? The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) will provide the Welcomed in Halifax card to all private sponsored and government assisted refugees and you must contact ISANS to collect the card. The Halifax Refugee Clinic can work with asylum seekers to receive a WIH card. Ukrainian nationals under CUAET…
Read MoreStatement from ISANS
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) has been affected by a cybersecurity incident. Some of ISANS’ IT systems may be affected in the coming days as we assess the incident and get our systems back online. We continue to provide most of our services to clients, and our offices are open. We ask for…
Read MoreUpdate: ISANS will be open on Tuesday, September 27th
ISANS offices will be open at September 27th. Programs and services will be offered as usual unless you receive a different message from your ISANS’ staff person.
Read MoreJuly 2022 Podcast from our Employer Engagement Speaker Series
isans · BWI JULY 2022 Podcast – Employer Engagement Speaker Series In this series hosted by our Business, Workforce, and Integration (BWI) team, our focus is to bring employer-related issues forward by highlighting employers and employer-related supports throughout Nova Scotia. On this podcast episode, we’re talking to Stephanie Jones, who is a proud, second-generation McDonald’s…
Read MoreStatement on the Conflict in Ukraine
Today, February 24th, Ukraine was invaded by Russian forces as part of a large-scale offensive across the country. Early reports indicate widespread military action across Ukraine that is causing loss of life and large-scale fleeing of civilians away from the frontlines. We at ISANS understand that these events unfolding in Ukraine can be very distressing…
Read MoreNew Canadians Spread a Love for Reading through National Adopt-a-Reader Campaign
From February 18 – March 1 this year, more than 65 newcomer families from across Halifax Regional Municipality participated in the national Adopt-a-Reader campaign presented by Mothers Matter in partnership with TD Bank and First Book Canada. The Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program at ISANS helps immigrant parents support their pre-school…
Read More#BalanceForBetter: ISANS celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, March 8, is recognized globally as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Celebrated for over a century, International Women’s Day also marks a call to action for creating a more gender-balanced world. To celebrate the day, students in a level 5 English class spent the…
Read MoreLaunch of Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program Resource
The Nova Scotia Practice Ready Assessment Program (NSPRAP) has launched a new resource website to help ensure international medical graduate (IMG) physicians who wish to practice family medicine in Nova Scotia possess appropriate clinical skills and knowledge to provide quality patient care. The website also serves to provide more information about pre-screening, screening and selection. To visit…
Read MoreISANS announces the continuation of Settlement Online Pre-Arrival program through $13.1 million in funding from IRCC
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced $13.1 million dollars in funding for ISANS to continue its Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) program. This groundbreaking program developed and overseen by ISANS ensures that immigrants arrive prepared for their new life in Canada.
“Our mission is to help immigrants build a future in Nova Scotia. This funding will allow us to better prepare newcomers for their arrival in Canada through SOPA’s expanded pre-arrival services, alleviating some of the stresses associated with the settlement process,” says Jennifer Watts, CEO of ISANS…
Read MoreProspects of Internationally Educated Engineers In Canada
By: Pushpendra Singh, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (An aspiring Professional Engineer) for Engineers Nova Scotia’s publication The Engineer, Fall 2018 edition Internationally Educated Engineers (IEE) are professionals who have migrated from different countries to Canada in search of better opportunities, lifestyle and a work-life balance. It also gives opportunities to implement the latest technology and design principles, build and…
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