Join the Cape Breton Partnership, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration, and Nova Scotia Works on Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. via Zoom.

Learn how to navigate the Canadian immigration system, and how to support your employees and newcomers to stay in Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

Representatives of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will provide an overview of Federal immigration programs including:

• how to hire temporary foreign workers and the work permit process;
• hiring international students and how to retain them after they graduate;
• resources to help you find skilled workers faster;
• Francophone immigration opportunities;
• and permanent residence pathways available to allow workers to stay in Canada long-term.

Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration will provide a summary of:

• provincial programming including the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP);
• international recruitment opportunities;
• and retention strategies.

Nova Scotia Works will teach employers about:

• HR tools;
• training resources;
• and wage subsidy information.