The Honourable Sarah Stoodley, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will travel to the United Kingdom this week to attend immigration fairs in Milton Keynes and London, and to meet with the High Commission of Canada in London.

In 2023, the United Kingdom had a total net migration of 685,000 people. With changing immigration policies, the Provincial Government believes there is a unique opportunity to attract highly skilled and targeted newcomers currently living in the United Kingdom to settle in Newfoundland and Labrador, filling in demand jobs in healthcare, early childhood education and residential construction, among others.

While in the United Kingdom, Minister Stoodley will attend a football match between Barrow AFC and Chelsea FC on September 24 at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London. During the match, Barrow AFC’s jerseys will prominently feature Newfoundland and Labrador as part of a partnership that the Provincial Government and the team launched in June. The partnership is designed to help raise awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador globally and promote the province as a great place to live through HomeAwaits.ca.

Barrow AFC has advanced in a mid-season tournament known as the Carabao Cup to play the English Premier League side Chelsea FC on September 24. Kickoff is 4:15 NDT. The match is set to draw significant exposure for the Home Awaits brand as Chelsea FC is one of the top clubs in European football with a massive global fanbase. Subscribers of the sports streaming service DAZN can watch the match there.

Members of Keyin College, which also became a Barrow AFC partner this year, will also be attending the game.

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