Nova Scotia is a province located on the east coast of Canada. With an area of approximately 55,000 km² and 7,400 km of coastline, Nova Scotia is surrounded by abundant natural beauty. Currently, there are about 1,002,586 residents living here (updated Q2/2022).
Climate and Weather:
| TIME | TEMPERATURE |
|---|---|
| March – May | 0 – 9°C |
| June – August | 14 – 24°C |
| September – November | 4 – 14°C |
| December – February | (-10) – (-1)°C |
Nova Scotia has 5 key economic regions:
| AREA | KEY INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| Halifax | Travel and Healthcare Services |
| Cape Breton | Health care and social services – public administration |
| Southern Nova Scotia | Construction, Forestry, Fishing, Mining and oil and gas |
| Northern Nova Scotia | Services and Production of goods |
| Annapolis Valley | Agriculture and Construction |
In particular, Nova Scotia is known as the most affordable province in Canada. The average cost of living in Halifax, Nova Scotia is about 84-87% of the cost in Vancouver and Toronto.
Overview of skilled immigration programs in Nova Scotia
| CURRENT | REQUEST FOR A JOB OFFER |
NOVA SCOTIA EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS IN NOVA SCOTIA |
PROFILES CAN BE LINKED TO THE EXPRESS ENTRY SYSTEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker | Have | Are not | Are not | Are not |
| International Graduates in Demand | Have | Are not | Have | Are not |
| Occupations In Demand | Have | Are not | Are not | Are not |
| Experience: Express Entry | Are not | Have | Are not | Have |
| Labour Market Priorities | Are not | Are not | Are not | Have |
| Labour Market Priorities for Physicians | Have | Are not | Are not | Have |
In addition to Nova Scotia’s skilled programs, candidates who receive a job offer from a designated Nova Scotia employer can apply under the AIP program.
Benefits of becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident (PR):
- Get permanent residency for the whole family (spouse and children)
- The right to live, study and work in any province of Canada
- Free health care for the whole family
- Be entitled to benefits, social security policies from the Canadian government
- Children can study for free until the age of 18 in public schools
- Preferential tuition fees like Canadian citizens at College, University, and Graduate level
- To apply for Canadian citizenship when the statutory requirements are met