March 15, 2022
The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills: Speaker, an illegal, immoral and horrific war is raging within Europe. Without pretense of legitimacy or justification,…
March 7, 2022
The Provincial Government is now accepting applications for Job Creation Partnerships and Student Summer Employment programs with the aim of boosting Come Home 2022 efforts in every corner of Newfoundland and Labrador. Enhanced Job Creation Partnerships Job Creation Partnerships is…
March 4, 2022
The following statement was issued by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, following today’s meeting with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada: “I was very pleased to meet this morning…
March 2, 2022
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with family members or relatives in Ukraine looking for safe haven in this province are encouraged to connect with the new Ukrainian Family Support Desk staffed by the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism. Ukrainian Family Support Desk…
January 19, 2022
Organizations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador are reminded that the last date to submit concept notes for the 2022-23 call for enhanced settlement services is 11:59 p.m. NST on January 21, 2022. The Provincial Government works with partner organizations every year…
January 18, 2022
Employers looking to meet their labour demand are strongly encouraged to become designated for the new Atlantic Immigration Program. Since launching in 2017, the now permanent program has benefited 310 employers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Employers are required to become…
January 14, 2022
In support of the 2026 provincial immigration target, and in recognition of March being officially regarded as Multiculturalism Month, the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, today called for proposals for the Newfoundland and Labrador Multiculturalism…
December 14, 2021
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and partners are working to help ensure newcomers get the services and supports they need to feel they truly belong and have found a new home. The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population…
December 2, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, was joined by Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of Memorial University, to announce a bundle of supports for post-secondary graduates seeking employment in Newfoundland and Labrador. Successfully gaining employment in the province enables…
December 1, 2021
The Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, will announce a bundle of supports aimed at retaining international post-secondary graduates in Newfoundland and Labrador. He will be joined by Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of Memorial…
