The Way Forward

Nearly 1,200 individuals chose to make Newfoundland and Increasing public awareness and understanding of immigration will further Labrador their home through support Newfoundland and Labrador’s commitment to create and foster a the process of immigration diverse and inclusive environment, and in turn further strengthen its identity as a welcoming place to live, work and raise a family. [...] The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and its partners are taking a collaborative approach in order to respond to the changing needs of our economy and society. [...] For example, immigrants accounted for 47 per cent of the increase in the workforce of the United States between 2004 and 2014, and 70 per cent of the increase in workforce in Europe in the same period.1 66 per cent of increases to Canada’s workforce are due to immigration. [...] The agreement recognizes the needs and priorities of Newfoundland and Labrador, and formalizes and strengthens the partnership between the two orders of government to encourage immigration to the province. [...] The program represents a partnership between the Government of Canada and the Atlantic provinces, and is designed to respond to the unique challenges facing Atlantic Canada.