Permanent Atlantic Immigration Program to attract workers and drive economic growth

Date Announced:

December 17, 2021

Active Period:

Permanent program as of January 1st, 2022.

Overview:

Originally launched in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot has now brought over 10,000 new permanent residents to Atlantic Canada. Participating employers have made over 9,800 job offers in key sectors, including health care, accommodations, food services and manufacturing. Most significantly, over 90% of applicants were still living in the region after 1 year; a much higher retention rate than other programs. Building on the success of the pilot, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the launch of the Atlantic Immigration Program. This new permanent program will officially open on January 1, 2022, helping the Atlantic provinces attract the skilled newcomers they need to address economic and demographic challenges, such as the labour shortage in the region.

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Programmatic Changes

    • Immigration Category:

    Economic migrants | Permanent residents | Prospective immigrants

    Keywords:

    Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP)

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/12/permanent-atlantic-immigration-program-to-attract-workers-and-drive-economic-growth.html

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