International students in more Nova Scotia healthcare programs will have an additional opportunity to build a career, life and future in the province.
The International Graduates in Demand stream of Nova Scotia’s Provincial Nominee Program is expanding to include paramedics and pharmacy technicians. Adding these occupations to this immigration pathway supports Nova Scotia’s recruitment efforts for healthcare professionals.
Nova Scotia is attracting newcomers in sectors with the most need, including healthcare and the skilled trades, and investing to help them settle and stay.
In 2023, 763 healthcare professionals and 244 construction professionals were among the 6,830 applicants approved through immigration programs for the year. This represents an 88.9 per cent increase in healthcare professionals and an 85.8 per cent increase in construction professionals compared with 2022.
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.