Nova Scotia
Capital: Halifax
A booming ocean economy and a fast-growing Halifax — with no provincial application fee.
Overview
Nova Scotia pairs a thriving ocean economy with a fast-growing Halifax tech and health sector. Newcomers immigrate through federal Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program, and the separate Atlantic Immigration Program.
Who it's for
Skilled workers in priority occupations, recent Nova Scotia graduates, health-care professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Programs available here
Provincial nominee program
Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) nominates workers, graduates, and entrepreneurs for permanent residence. As of early 2026 it streamlined its many former streams into four — Nova Scotia Graduate, Skilled Worker, Entrepreneur, and Nova Scotia: Express Entry (aligned with federal Express Entry) — and charges no provincial application fee. Criteria and intakes change, so confirm on the official Live in Nova Scotia site.
Official program site ↗Other pathways
- Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
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