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Immigration numbers growing under pilot
Interest in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program in Nova Scotia has more than doubled in the past six months. According to data provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Immigration, as of April 30 the province had designated 406 employers and endorsed 448 candidates through the pilot program since it launched in March 2017. So far in 2018, 247 new candidates have been endorsed.
Read MoreFor this Syrian refugee, proving himself meant business
Immigrant business owner, Khaled Al Hilal, talks to CBC about entrepreneurship, becoming self-sufficient, barriers to employment and how the people of Halifax have supported him.
Read MoreHalifax Magazine feature: Making Nova Scotia better for newcomers
Halifax Magazine talks to immigration lawyer Lee Cohen about why tea and cake are important for attracting more people to the province. Also ISANS staff Aseel Ali talks about creating a welcoming community for newcomers…
Read MoreJennifer Watts talks about her new role at ISANS with Global News
Global News Halifax sits down with incoming CEO of ISANS Jennifer Watts to discuss her vision for the future and the topic of immigration retention in Atlantic Canada.
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