Join this TWO PART event:

-PART ONE: The first 1.5 hours will feature presentations on how to hire and retain foreign talent and what options exist within Canada's immigration system. This portion will discuss basic immigration concepts, work permit pathways, permanent residence, and settlement supports.

-PART TWO: The last 1.5 hours will feature a short employer testimonial and time for you to meet one-on-one with representatives for the following organisations:

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

• Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI)

• EduNova - Study & Stay

• Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Nova Scotia (CPHR NS)

• Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)

• Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE)

• Nova Scotia Works (NS Works) / Opportunities Place / YMCA

• Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC)

• Atlantic Canada Oppertunities Agency - Business Information Services

• Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

• Halifax Partnership

A special thank you to the Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC) for providing the beautiful venue for this event!

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): Is the federal department that processes temporary and permanent resident applications. IRCC has a team of Outreach Officers that provide assistance to employers navigating how they can hire foreign talent. This team can be accessed at: promotion@cic.gc.ca