Atlantic Immigration Program

What do you know about Atlantic Canada?

Atlantic Canada is the easternmost region of Canada and includes four provinces:

1. New Brunswick

2. Nova Scotia

3. Prince Edward Island (PEI)

4. Newfoundland and Labrador

🌊 Geography & Climate

• The Atlantic Ocean borders the coastal region, so expect many rugged shorelines, cliffs, beaches, and fishing villages.

• Weather: Humid continental climate—cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Coastal areas can be foggy and windy, especially in Newfoundland.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Population & Culture

• Smaller population compared to other regions of Canada—friendly, close-knit communities.

• Strong Scottish, Irish, English, Acadian (French), and Indigenous (Mi’kmaq, Innu) cultural influences.

• Many people speak English, but a significant Francophone community exists, especially in New Brunswick (Canada’s only officially bilingual province).

🇨🇦 Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) – Overview

The AIP is a federal immigration program designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire foreign workers and international graduates to fill labour gaps.

It offers a fast-track pathway to permanent residence (PR) and is available in all four Atlantic provinces:

1. New Brunswick

2. Nova Scotia

3. Prince Edward Island (PEI)

4. Newfoundland and Labrador

✅ Who Can Apply?

You may qualify if you are either:

1. A skilled foreign worker (inside or outside Canada), or

2. An international graduate from a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada

You’ll need a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces.