Hossein Safari: As Far As I Can Go

January 7, 2022

Canada has provided a safe haven for Hossein Safari and his family from Afghanistan — his wife Nazir, and two children, Fahad, 6, and Shahab, 9. In 2001 they arrived in Halifax for what he calls a chance to live in peace. Hossein is not confident about his English skills and shares his thoughts through…

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Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Applicants

January 6, 2022

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal immigration program that allows employers in Canada’s four Atlantic provinces—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island—to hire foreign nationals for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

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Immigrant Health

November 3, 2021

Immigrant Health staff will assess your and your family’s healthcare needs, and they will also help you access services and resources, especially if you’re experiencing challenges.

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Youth Life Skills

November 3, 2021

If you are a government-assisted refugee youth (age 15-25) who has arrived in Nova Scotia within the last three months, our Youth Life Skills services will provide you with guidance and support to help you adjust to life in Canada by matching you with a peer youth who speaks your first language.

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Life Skills Support

November 3, 2021

Our life skills workers provide orientation and support for government-assisted refugee families during their first year in Canada.

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Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)

November 3, 2021

Through this program, our resettlement assistance counsellors will welcome you at the airport, help you move into temporary accommodations, and assist you with your immediate needs such as moving into your first apartment, setting up banking, and accessing healthcare.

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Interpretation

October 26, 2021

Our service interpreters help clients and staff communicate with each other while delivering and receiving ISANS settlement services.

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