Starting September 20, Newfoundland & Labrador will begin their first of five virtual immigration & job fairs for foreign nationals.
This Wednesday, the province’s provincial government will conduct a virtual immigration and job fair for prospective newcomers to Canada from countries in East Asia, Oceania, & Southeast Asia.
The first in the series of five fairs between now and March 2024, these fairs are held for prospective immigrants in Canada. The government says that these fairs will offer applicants the chance to:
- Obtain direct access to employers hiring in the field
- Network with employees
- Upload the resume, which employers can review
- Attend a live immigration program information session & ask questions directly to the immigration officers
- Learn about the steps to immigrate to the province
- Learn about what it is like to live in the province, including the cost of living, lifestyle, jobs, salaries, etc.
Upcoming Newfoundland & Labrador Immigration & Fairs
The following outlines the dates, times, & regions for the remaining four fairs in the virtual immigration & job fairs series.
- October 25, 2023: Africa – 6 pm
- November 16, 2024: Europe/ Central Asia – 7 pm Irish Standard Time
- January 24, 2024: Middle East/ Southeast Asia – 6 pm Gulf Standard Time
- March 27, 2024: The Americas – 7 Pm Eastern Standard Time
Immigrating To & Living In The Province
Last year, Newfoundland & Labrador was found to be the happiest province in Canada, according to a study by Statistics Canada. This might be the case for a multitude of reasons. Still, it is nonetheless an indication that this province has a positive reputation. As a result, it makes it a worthwhile consideration for newcomers seeking to settle in Canada.
Among the benefits of settling in the province as a newcomer/ immigrant are the province’s affordability, cultural richness, safety, proximity to nature, etc.
For instance, the province is often praised for having some of the most affordable housing options, like condominiums, semi as well as fully-detached homes, and townhouses.
Additionally, the minimum wage in the province is presently $14.50, a figure which is on par with the rest of the country. However, the province is also expected to raise the wages again on October 1, 2023.
These affordability measures & the increasing minimum wage figures imply that newcomers to Canada will likely be able to better adjust to life in a new nation & experience a better quality of life as a whole.