On July 4, 2016, the federal government and the premiers of the Atlantic region struck a deal to enhance Atlantic Canada’s economy by supporting innovation and resource-based enterprises and augmenting job-creation and availability. The deal, called the Atlantic Growth Strategy, is divided into several phases. The first of which is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot which will focus on attracting up to 2,000 high-skilled workers outside Canada. The program will also be utilized to test innovative approaches to help immigrants extend their stay in the country and become permanent residents.
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