NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 16

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Hiring International Students: Benefiting Employers, Students and the Local Economy

By hiring international students, employers have the opportunity to gain new perspectives, increase their innovation, diversify their workforce, potentially make new connections, expand their business globally and reach new markets. 

Intra-Company Transferee Work Permits: A possible solution despite current travel...

Throughout the past year, COVID-19 and the resulting international border closure has complicated the pathway to Canada for many. Nonetheless, there are still a number of options available to those wishing to come to Canada, whether on a temporary basis or with the ultimate goal of permanent resident status in mind. Intra-Company Transferee Work Permit: Overview […]

COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions in Canada: The Impact on Foreign...

Throughout these uncertain times, it is important for foreign nationals currently living in Canada or planning to travel to Canada to remain vigilant with respect to the changing government regulations regarding entry to Canada.

Atlantic pilot program fast track to East Coast immigration

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) offers a fast route for employers wishing to hire immigrants and for people wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The AIPP has recently been extended until December 2021. The AIPP is an employer-driven program that allows Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants who meet their […]

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, an Option for Immigrating to...

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (“AIPP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants, and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Atlantic Canada. The pilot program has now been extended until December 2021.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot, an Option for Immigrating to Nova...

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (“AIP”) is an excellent option for employers wishing to hire immigrants and for immigrants wishing to immigrate to Nova Scotia: the program is a 3-year pilot program that is scheduled to run until December 2021. The AIP is designed to allow Atlantic Canadian employers looking to fill labour gaps with applicants […]

October 19, 2015

Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry

In March 2015, the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration launched a new provincial immigration stream – Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry.

Canada’s New Express Entry System

On January 1st, 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada implemented a new immigration system called “Express Entry”.

February 27, 2013

How to Obtain a Canadian Work Permit

Obtaining a Canadian work permit is not easy, but it is often possible in the right circumstances. The document below outlines the different types of work permits that are available and several exemptions to the regular rules which may allow your potential employee to obtain a work permit