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Nova Scotia’s Pictou County launches 2026 Rural Community Immigration Pilot to address labour shortages
Nova Scotia’s Pictou County has announced the launch of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), with employer designation applications opening on February 17, 2026. As one of only 14 selected communities in Canada, Pictou County will use this permanent residency pathway to fill critical roles in healthcare, trades, and technology across municipalities like New Glasgow and Stellarton. The program aims to align regional labour needs with international talent, offering a
Feb 16


Filipino workers face deportation due to administrative errors in work permit renewals
Three Filipino construction workers in Dartmouth may be forced to leave Canada due to administrative errors in their work permit renewal...
Oct 6, 2025


Five Canadian provinces set to increase minimum wage rates this October
Starting October 1, 2025, workers in five Canadian provinces will benefit from minimum wage increases designed to combat inflation and...
Sep 9, 2025


Nova Scotia's Pictou County unveiled priority sectors for the rural immigration pathway in 2025
Pictou County has identified strategic priority sectors and occupations as part of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), marking...
Jun 3, 2025


Nova Scotia backs rural entrepreneurs and startups with $1.6M investment
Nova Scotia invests $1.6 million over three years to support rural entrepreneurs and startups through Ignite Atlantic, a startup...
May 7, 2025
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