Local Immigration Partnership
Local Immigration Partnerships (LIP) are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a department of the government of Canada, and support communities in bringing together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, and other key municipal organizations to create a welcoming and inclusive community for newcomers.
In Western Nova Scotia, LIP is administered by the Western REN, identifying opportunities to help newcomers settle in rural areas while addressing challenges that limit their full participation in community life.
Most immigrant talent in the Western Region is recruited by employers who invest significant time and effort in selecting the right candidates. LIP, along with regional partners and workgroups, develops strategies to support these individuals and their families. By focusing on retention, we help employers and contribute to the region’s growth and prosperity.
Meet Your New Neighbour Events
Every year the Western NS LIP invites and welcomes all Newcomers who have chosen the Western Region as their new home. It doesn’t matter where you are coming from, be it another part of the province, another part of the country or another part of the world. We also invite all locals to welcome our newest neighbours as friends, to learn more about them, and to join the celebration. There is food from other cultures to try, activities for the kids, and new friends to meet. It’s a great opportunity to expand our social circle and feel more at home in your neighborhood!
This event is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
