About Immigration and Settlement

Immigrating to HRM

• Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
  The Nova Scotia office of immigration promotes immigration to our province and selects immigrants through our provincial nominee program.
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada
  For information about immigrating to Canada, or questions about your existing federal application.
• How to become a Canadian Citizen and A Newcomer's Introduction to Canada
  Information from Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Nova Scotia Nominee Program
  Do you have management skills? Are you a skilled worker? Find out more about the Nova Scotia nominee program.
• Want to know more about Canada?
  The Government of Canada website provides information for and about Canadians.

Getting Settled in HRM

• YMCA Newcomer Services
  Helping immigrants to Canada settle into Halifax Regional Municipality and helping the mainstream population understand the issues newcomers face while adjusting and adapting to new language, culture, climate and community
• Metropolitan Immigrant Settlement Association (MISA)
  Staff and volunteers offer programs and services to help newcomers in their efforts to participate fully in Canadian life.
  
  MISA also provides a list of useful numbers and links to other government agencies.
• Department of Community Services
  Information for children, youth and families, persons with disabilities,employment supports, financial assistance and housing and repairs.
• Family Doctors
  Find a family doctor in HRM who is accepting new patients.
• Capital Health
  Full range of patient care programs and support services, including hospitals, health promotion information, and doctor referrals.