Atlantic Canada Immigration
Nova Scotia
Quick Facts:
Population: 979,351
Capital: Halifax
Official language: English
Average temperature in January: -8C / 0C
Average temperature in July: 14C / 23C
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Nova Scotia has 13,000 km of coastline, and it’s the most populated province in Atlantic Canada. The province is the world's largest exporter of Christmas trees, lobster, and wild berries. Nova Scotia has the fourth-largest film industry in Canada hosting over 100 productions yearly, and Michelin is the largest private-employer in the province. Halifax is home to about 45% of the province’s population. Many international students chose Nova Scotia to advance their education by attending one of the public universities or colleges in the region. Nova Scotia immigration streams is one of the most welcoming programs in Canada.
Immigration to Nova Scotia
There are many interesting immigration programs in Nova Scotia. Here are some of the main programs:
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
Nova Scotia Experience: Express Entry
Nova Scotia Skilled Worker
Nova Scotia Labour Market Priorities
New Brunswick
Quick Facts:
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Population: 781,476
Capital: Fredericton
Official languages: English and French
Average temperature in January: -14C / -4C
Average temperature in July: 13C / 25C
New Brunswick has two official languages: French and English, where ⅔ of the population declare anglophone and ⅓ francophone.
Tourism accounts for almost 9% of the jobs in the province. New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a popular public college that allows international students to further their education in the province and increase their chances of immigration.
Immigration to New Brunswick
New Brunswick prioritizes people who have a connection to the province, either by working or studying in New Brunswick. These are the most popular programs:
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
New Brunswick Express Entry
New Brunswick Skilled Worker
Prince Edward Island
Quick Facts:
Population: 159,625
Capital: Charlottetown
Official language: English
Average temperature in January: -13C / -3C
Average temperature in July: 13C / 23C
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Prince Edward Island (PEI) main source of income is farming, it produces 25% of Canada’s potatoes. Other important industries include the fisheries, tourism, aerospace, bio-science, IT, and renewable energy.
Immigration to Prince Edward Island
You are required to show your ties to the province by having an employer who is willing to support your Permanent Residency application. These are the most popular immigration programs:
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
PEI Express Entry
Skilled Workers Outside Canada
Critical Workers
Skilled workers in PEI
International Graduates
Newfoundland & Labrador
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Quick Facts:
Population: 522,103
Capital: St. John’s
Official language: English
Average temperature in January: -9C / -1C
Average temperature in July: 11C / 20C
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province in Canada. About 92% of the population lives on Newfoundland island. Service industry is extremely important to the economy, especially health care, financial services and public administration. Other significant industries are mining, oil production and manufacturing.
Immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
Skilled Worker
Express Entry Skilled Worker
International Graduate