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Province Attracts Internationally Trained Healthcare and Construction Professionals, Provides More Funding for Settlement Support
Nova Scotia is attracting newcomers in sectors with the most need, including healthcare and the skilled trades, and investing to help them settle and stay.
In 2023, 763 healthcare professionals and 244 construction professionals were among the 6,830 applicants approved through immigration programs for the year. This represents an 88.9 per cent increase in healthcare professionals and an 85.8 per cent increase in construction professionals compared with 2022.
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Another Record-Breaking Year in Nova Scotia Population Growth, Op-ed
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Physician Recruitment Remains Strong in Nova Scotia
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MAJOR MILESTONE: NOVA SCOTIA’S POPULATION SURPASSES ONE MILLION PEOPLE
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
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N.S. GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT DETAILS OF TAX BREAK FOR YOUNG TRADESPEOPLE
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.
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MAJOR MILESTONE: NOVA SCOTIA’S POPULATION SURPASSES ONE MILLION PEOPLE
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
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N.S. GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT DETAILS OF TAX BREAK FOR YOUNG TRADESPEOPLE
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.
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MAJOR MILESTONE: NOVA SCOTIA’S POPULATION SURPASSES ONE MILLION PEOPLE
Nova Scotia announced Thursday the province has surpassed a population milestone of one million people, following record growth since July 2021.
![West_Hants_TNS_13_of_30_](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_teaser_image/public/2023-08/West_Hants_TNS_13_of_30_.jpg.webp?itok=iKBwjujQ)
N.S. GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT DETAILS OF TAX BREAK FOR YOUNG TRADESPEOPLE
People under 30 working in 73 trades spanning the construction, industrial/manufacturing, motive power, and service sectors will be eligible for a provincial tax break.