Getting Started
As an individual, you need to ensure you have both the time to devote to such an important project and the commitment to ensure success. As a community, you need to assess whether the population is ready and willing to develop a welcoming environment and then inventory the resources that are available and ensure coordination of efforts.
Many resources may be available. Regional development authorities and municipal councils may already have programs and services devoted to attracting and integrating newcomers. You should research best practices and success stories from across the province and the country and develop a professional plan which includes measurable outcomes.
This web site provides access to a widely-used tool box developed by the National Working Group on Small Centre Strategies (funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada). It is intended as a comprehensive guide to developing welcoming communities.
Here are some provincial and national resources that may prove useful in your efforts to develop a truly inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and offers newcomers the incentive to work with your employers and live in your community.
Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities
Nova Scotia’s 13 Regional Development Authorities help build strong, healthy communities.
Immigrate to Rural Nova Scotia
This online settlement guide is designed to help you get the most from life in Nova Scotia. It contains straightforward and useful information about immigrating, living, and working in the community.
Immigration Works in Halifax
Designed to help employers tap into the potential of hiring immigrants, foreign workers and connect with immigrants.
Employers Guide to Hiring International Workers
Developed by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, this is a concise and easy-to-read guide that helps employers understand the process involved in hiring immigrants and how to ensure welcoming workplaces.
Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services
A leading community organization that welcomes immigrants to Nova Scotia, offers services, and creates opportunities to help immigrants to participate fully in Canadian life.
Many resources may be available. Regional development authorities and municipal councils may already have programs and services devoted to attracting and integrating newcomers. You should research best practices and success stories from across the province and the country and develop a professional plan which includes measurable outcomes.
This web site provides access to a widely-used tool box developed by the National Working Group on Small Centre Strategies (funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada). It is intended as a comprehensive guide to developing welcoming communities.
Here are some provincial and national resources that may prove useful in your efforts to develop a truly inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and offers newcomers the incentive to work with your employers and live in your community.
Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities
Nova Scotia’s 13 Regional Development Authorities help build strong, healthy communities.
Immigrate to Rural Nova Scotia
This online settlement guide is designed to help you get the most from life in Nova Scotia. It contains straightforward and useful information about immigrating, living, and working in the community.
Immigration Works in Halifax
Designed to help employers tap into the potential of hiring immigrants, foreign workers and connect with immigrants.
Employers Guide to Hiring International Workers
Developed by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, this is a concise and easy-to-read guide that helps employers understand the process involved in hiring immigrants and how to ensure welcoming workplaces.
Immigrant Settlement and Integration Services
A leading community organization that welcomes immigrants to Nova Scotia, offers services, and creates opportunities to help immigrants to participate fully in Canadian life.
