Renovations are necessary and important for landlords to maintain and improve their properties. Improvements also benefit tenants in the long run. In many cases, vacant possession is necessary to complete the work, which displaces the current tenants in an already difficult housing market. As such, the government regulates “renovictions” – evictions for the purpose of […]
On June 25, 2023, the Canadian government introduced the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (“EMPP”), a program designed to help skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through an economic immigration program. Applicants can apply to the EMPP: Through the Regional EMPP by applying to a regional economic program, such as the Atlantic Immigration […]
For applicants who wish to live in Nova Scotia permanently, the Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry (“NSE:EE”) is a great stream to apply for permanent residence. General Requirements To qualify for NSE:EE, an applicant must be between 21 and 55 years old, have the required work experience, demonstrate they have graduated high school or have […]
The Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants, and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The AIP is designed to allow Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants who meet their needs by providing them with job offers and settlement support. The Atlantic […]
To promote Francophone immigration to communities throughout Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC’) launched its Francophone Mobility Program (“FMP”) in 2016. This program provides options to make it easier for employers to hire French-speaking or bilingual workers outside Quebec. Hiring a French-speaking or bilingual candidate could provide a number of advantages, such as the […]
Economic Class Programs, such as the Atlantic Immigration Program (“AIP”), will have updated eligibility requirements because of this change. As an example, to qualify under the AIP, you need a job offer that is full-time, non-seasonal and at least 1 year in duration for a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 category job. If the job offer is in the TEER 4 category, it must be a permanent position.