Nova Scotia Office of Immigration and Population Growth
1469 Brenton Street B3J 2Y3 Halifax, NS, Canada

It’s International Day of La Francophonie! Nova Scotia has a vibrant Acadian and francophone community that contributes to the rich cultural diversity and history of our province. Join us today in celebrating the French language here in Nova Scotia, and around the world. There’s room to grow our French communities across the province, and francophone immigration continues to be a priority for Nova Scotia. To learn more about settling in Nova Scotia for French-speaking newcomers, visit Immigration Francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse’s website at www.immigrationfrancophonene.ca.

Le 20 mars, la Nouvelle-Écosse se joint à la communauté internationale pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la francophonie. Le Premier ministre Iain Rankin et la ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la francophonie, Lena Metlege Diab, avec le drapeau de la francophonie.

Le 20 mars, la Nouvelle-Écosse se joint à la communauté internationale pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la francophonie. C'est le moment de rendre hommage à la culture, aux traditions et à la diversité de plus de trois cents millions de francophones qui vivent partout au monde.

Wishing you happiness, good fortune, peace and health in the Year of the Ox.

On Friday, February 12th, people across Nova Scotia and the world will celebrate Lunar New Year and the start of the "Year of the Ox. In Chinese culture, the ...ox symbolizes hard work, positivity, wealth, and perseverance. It is the second sign in the Chinese zodiac. Nova Scotian artist Maud Lewis is widely known for her paintings of oxen which, as in Chinese culture, represent joy and delight. Oxen are valued animals. #LunarNewYear #YearoftheOX

Five years ago, Nova Scotia began welcoming 1,500 Syrian refugees into our province. On this anniversary, we recognize Nova Scotians for their love and support for those in need, and thank all newcomers for enriching our communities and calling Nova Scotia home.

Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse s'engage à soutenir l'épanouissement de la communauté francophone en augmentant le nombre d'immigrants francophones. Le Plan d'action pour l'immigration francophone en N.-É. contribue à cet engagement. acadien.novascotia.ca//d/fr_immigration_action_plan_fr.pdf Les nouveaux arrivants francophones ont accès à des services d'établissement en français offerts par Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse CDÉNÉ, Fédération... acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse et Université Sainte-Anne pour les aider à s'établir en Nouvelle-Écosse. Merci à nos partenaires pour l'appui qu'ils offrent aux nouveaux arrivants. Lena Metlege Diab, ministre de l'Immigration et ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la Francophonie a été interviewée par Valérie Lion, rédactrice en chef de l’infolettre française Attache ta tuque! Elles ont discuté de Destination Acadie et de l’immigration francophone en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Nova Scotia is committed to supporting the vitality of Francophone communities by increasing the number of French-speaking immigrants. The Nova Scotia Francophone Immigration Action Plan is helping to achieve that commitment. acadien.novascotia.ca//d/fr_immigration_action_plan_en.pdf French-speaking newcomers have access to settlement services in French from Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse CDÉNÉ, Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse and Unive...rsité Sainte-Anne to help them settle and build their lives in Nova Scotia. Thank you to our partners for your work to support our newcomers. Lena Metlege Diab, the Minister of Immigration, and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, was interviewed this week by Valérie Lion, editor of France’s Attache ta Tuque! newsletter, to discuss Destination Acadie and francophone immigration to Nova Scotia.

C'est la Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone! Les nouveaux arrivants francophones apportent une contribution importante à la diversité et à la vitalité de nos collectivités. Voici un message de Lena Metlege Diab, ministre de l'Immigration et ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la Francophonie.

It's Francophone Immigration Week! French-speaking newcomers make an important contribution to the diversity and vitality of our communities. Here is a message from Immigration and Acadian Affairs & Francophonie Minister Lena Metlege Diab (in French only).

We are at the British Medical Journal Careers Fair with Nova Scotia Health Authority and NS College of Physicians and Surgeons in London to speak with physicians about living and working in Nova Scotia. #RoomToLive BMJ Careers

Joyce Lui is an international grad in Halifax who started her business, Lumi Studios, as an international grad entrepreneur. International grads are bringing fresh ideas to Nova Scotia through small & medium businesses across the province. Happy Small Business Week! #RoomToGrow

This week is Small Business Week! Newcomers are starting, or impacting, businesses across the province everyday. October 20th to 26th is a week to recognize the small businesses that are contributing to economic growth and helping communities thrive in Nova Scotia. #RoomToGrow

Nova Scotia's population has reached an all-time high as a result of immigrants and people from other provinces who are choosing to make their homes here. The 6,393 immigrants who came to Nova Scotia from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019 is the most seen in annual records since the Second World War. The province's recent growth began in 2015. Since then, the province's population has grown by 34,870. "Immigration is positive for all of us and through our work we are making a dif...ference. We continue to attract new residents to our province and that helps strengthen our community." - Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20190930008

Discover the beauty and opportunities available in Cape Breton. #RoomToLive www.welcometocapebreton.ca

Meet Louisa Eseosa, a Cape Breton University international graduate from Nigeria who is an integral part of our community. Are you an international student in Nova Scotia? We want you to stay after graduation. Learn more at http://novascotiaimmigration.com/study-/after-you-graduate/ #RoomToLive

Due to a power outage, our office is closed today, September 9th.

The 3rd annual Partners for Progress Regional Enterprise Network Conference, hosted this year by Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity, is being held in Truro on September 11th-12th. #RoomToGrow Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1757998077840465/

We cannot wait to see everyone at the 2019 Mosaic Festival of Arts and Culture - here's the schedule for Saturday and Sunday! All performances will be located a...t the main festival site on the Salter Lot, and entry is free for all. Saturday, August 31st, 2019 9 AM: Vendor fair opens to the public 1 PM: Paraders gather at Pier 21 Museum of Immigration 2 PM: Parade begins, leaving from Pier 21, traveling down Lower Water St. 2:50 PM: Parade ends at the main festival site, Salter Lot (1521 Lower Water St) 3 PM: Opening remarks from dignitaries and event organizers 4 PM: Live performances begin 9 PM: Performances end and vendor area closes for the day Sunday, September 1st, 2019 9 AM: Vendor fair opens to the public 4 PM: Live performances begin 8:50: Closing ceremonies and remarks 9 PM: Vendor area closes If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

We had the pleasure of greeting NSCC International Students on their scavenger hunt today. Thanks for stopping by! #RoomToLive Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC

Join us today at 10:00am in the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium for Dalhousie University’s International Student Welcome Session. Bring family and friends! Dal Student Life

Acadia University’s international student orientation is this Thursday, August 29. Come say hi between 10:00am-12:00pm and ask about staying in #NovaScotia. #RoomToLive

We’re at Dalhousie University today for international student orientation - ask us about immigrating to Nova Scotia! Don’t miss DAL’s International Student Welcome Session 10:00 am August 28th at Rebecca Cohn. #RoomToLive

On vous souhaite une bonne Fête nationale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes ce 15 août. Voici quelques activités pour célébrer cette journée en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Nova Scotia continues to set records for attracting immigrants. The province has welcomed 3,393 new residents so far this year, 428 more than the same period last year. In 2018, 5,970 new permanent residents immigrated, the most yet in one year. The Office of Immigration works with others to identify labour gaps and helps fill the demands. Nova Scotia’s retention rate is a strong 71%. A map to help newcomers find the settlement services offered is available at https://data.novascotia.ca//Settlement-Service-P/3fh4-cz2e. For more information on the Office of Immigration visit http://www.novascotiaimmigration.com .