📢Calling Ukrainians 🇺🇦 & Employers📢
Ukraine Job Connect is a new way
@GovNL
and
@ANC_of_NL
employment counsellors are matching Ukrainians searching for work with NL employers looking to hire.
Visit the website to sign up for the service at .
DID YOU KNOW: With a declining and aging population, immigration is essential to help Newfoundland and Labrador meet its current and future workforce needs. Learn why immigration is a good fit for us all at
#NLIMM
From European settlement to Chinese immigration, and most recently, refugees from Lebanon, Kosovo & Syria - immigrants have made a home here in NL, shaping our provincial identity. Immigration is a good fit for us all.
#NLIMM
Today,
@bernardjdavis
released the 2019 A Portrait of Diversity Calendar, "The 2019 Calendar showcases the dates important to residents of NL, enabling us to learn more about each other and the rich diversity of people who belong right here.”
#govnl
Dr. Lloydetta Quaicoe, founder of
@sharingcultures
, is the winner of a 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award for her work to promote multiculturalism, tolerance and diversity in NL.
Congrats & thanks for your meaningful work Dr. Quaicoe!
#IWD2022
June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! A time to celebrate all of the many cultures across Canada and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Best wishes for a great Canadian Multiculturalism Day!
#DiversityNL
#GovNL
Today, Dr. Mansoor Pirzada and Haseen Khan of the Muslim Association of NL and
@Gerry_Byrne
along with
@IPGS_GovNL
team members, continued to collaborate on actions to end Islamophobia and to ensure that all members of our community are safe and free.
#Gov_NL
#DiversityNL
Ruben Chevez came to NL from Honduras and works at Verafin. Yamini Kosaraju, a computer science student
@MemorialU
, arrived from India. They represent the accomplished and highly-skilled newcomers who will be eligible for the new Priority Skills NL
#immigration
pathway.
Thanks to Green Bay Fibre Products of King's Point for hosting today's announcement to extend the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement. This long-established boat-building business is employing local workers and newcomers for success in today's marketplace
“I’m here today to announce supports for the continuation of a very important program that allows people to come together and sponsor refugees to this province.”
@Gerry_Byrne
@ANC_of_NL
#GovNL
#DiversityNL
Afiya Altaf from Pakistan is a valued employee at MYSA Smart Thermostats
@getmysa
. If you're an employer experiencing labour market challenges, the provincial government can help you navigate international hiring programs:
#NLIMM
Due to
#COVID19
, effective March 30, the repayment of the provincial student loans along with Canada Student Loans is suspended for six months, until September 30, 2020. (1 of 3)
#GovNL
#COVID19NFLD
Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
and
@_techNL
are announcing a new Tech Talent Strategy. "techNL’s Tech Talent Strategy will provide an excellent retraining opportunity for local workers, and also help employers recruit qualified candidates nationally and internationally."
March is Multiculturalism Month in Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister
@MitchelmoreMHA
and staff from the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism recently joined Dr. Lloydetta Quaicoe and representatives from
@sharingcultures
to proclaim the celebration of our rich diversity!
CONFUSED ABOUT INTERNATIONAL HIRING? Provincial Immigration Program Development Officers are available to explain program requirements and guide applicants throughout the application process for NLPNP and AIP. Request info at
#NLIMM
CEO Joe Teo of
@HeyOrca
explains how the
#technology
business is growing right here in NL. Company now employs 30 Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, and Mr. Teo says new
#immigration
categories make
#TheWayForward
bright.
Tony Bliznakov, owner of Venice Pizzeria, shares with Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
how employing newcomers at his iconic St. John's business has been a great success.
His message: It's easier than you think.
Get started!
📨immigration
@gov
.nl.ca
📞709-729-6607
💻
Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
today announced $3M to expand
@avalonemploy
's award-winning autism employment program to six additional regions of the province. Learn more -
#GovNL
Today we recognize as Independence Day of Ukraine.
Over the past several months, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ukraine have become ‘Forever Fused’ through the efforts of our governments and our people.
Slava Ukraini!
Shabe Yalda Mobarak!
Yalda is celebrated by people from Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia & other countries on the winter solstice, marking the renewal of the sun & symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
We wish you many bright & happy moments on this Yalda night.
Staff of the Ukrainian Family Support Desk are on the ground in Poland.
After arriving March 17, they started meeting with Ukrainians in Warsaw and traveled north to Nieporęt to visit a temporary shelter.
Help the effort by getting in touch at UkrainianFamily
@gov
.nl.ca.
Everyone in St. John's who knows pizza, knows Venice Pizzeria. But did you know Venice has bolstered its business through immigration?
Watch for our feature interview with owner Tony Bliznakov and Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
on how easy it is to use the Atlantic Immigration Program.
NTV News caught up with
@GovNL
Ukrainian Family Support Desk team who are on the ground in Poland to offer displaced Ukrainians safe haven and immigration opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Minister
@MitchelmoreMHA
announces $2.1 million in funding to provide Metrobus passes for Income Support clients in St. John's metro region. Minister thanks
@CityofStJohns
and Metrobus for partnership
#GovNL
Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
announces the establishment of the 'Ukrainian Family' Support Desk to help Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with family members or relatives in Ukraine looking for safe haven in this province.
Full release:
Minister
@bernardjdavis
congratulates Dr.
@ngolfman
, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) of
@MemorialU
, on her prestigious and well-deserved recognition as National Woman of the Year.
Congratulations to our very own
@ngolfman
on being named the 2019 ACTRA National Woman of the Year! A well-deserved honour for an inspiring, trailblazing leader.
@ACTRAnat
#IWD2019
.
@GovNL
is designating January 29 as a Day of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
Part of this designation will involve lighting Confederation Building green from Jan. 28-30.
View the full statement or read at:
.
@GovNL
joins with the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to recognize October as Islamic History Month.
From just two dozen families in the early 1980s, approx. 7,500 Muslims now live in communities throughout the province.
Learn more:
Through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, Anne Whelan, Founder of Blue Sky Family Care, found Ciara O'Connor, She's passionate about her work and with Irish roots, is right at home in Corner Brook! Learn more:
@SeafairCapital
Minister
@bernardjdavis
today announced applications are now being accepted for Summer Student Employment Programs. Earliest call ever! Learn more -
#govnl
#nlschools
Ramadan Mubarak.
We wish everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador observing Ramadan much peace, happiness and enlightenment in the month ahead.
#RamadanMubarak
DID YOU KNOW: In many sectors in NL, there is a shortage of skilled and semi-skilled workers. Immigrants fill high-demand labour market vacancies and help create jobs. Learn why immigration is a good fit for us all at
#NLIMM
New Students Supporting Communities Program provides funding to hire students to help seniors and other vulnerable groups facing social isolation during
#COVID19NFLD
– Learn more
#GovNL
#COVID19
“The Ukrainians have brought tens of millions of dollars’ worth of education, talents and skills with them,” Gerry Byrne, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, said. “They are already enriching our province.”
Thirty-five years ago, Captain Gus Dalton and crew, along with other fishing trawlers, saved lifeboats overfilled with Tamil refugees. The rescue is marked by Canada’s Tamil community every year. Today, we remember Captain Dalton and crew, and celebrate the lives saved.
#GovNL
Emir Mahic, originally from Bosnia & Herzegovina, is respected in the restaurant community
@thegypsytearoom
and proud to hire locals & other immigrants who are as passionate as he is. Are you an employer who values diversity? Visit
Minister
@bernardjdavis
at today's Canadian citizenship ceremony: "We hope you will be ambassadors for NL. Maybe you know others who would like to join you here so that together we can enhance the social, cultural, and economic development of this great province of Canada."
Lailat al-Mi’raj is the day the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven and is marked as an important event among Muslims.
We wish Muslim Newfoundlanders and Labradorians observing the holiday of Lailat al-Mi’raj a reflective and peaceful commemoration.
#DiversityNL
Priority Skills Newfoundland and Labrador will be accepting applications, beginning January 2, 2021 at noon (NST). This is a new immigration option for highly educated, highly skilled newcomers with specialized experience. Learn more -
#GovNL
Today
@Gerry_Byrne
stood in the House of Assembly to show
@GovNL
stands with the Muslim community in condemning the horrific attack that took place Sunday in London, Ontario. “It was an attack of cowardice and evil.”
#DiversityNl
Minister
@ahawkins790
was pleased to attend the official opening of
@MemorialU
's Signal Hill Campus and Emera Innovation Exchange. The space will foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Minister
@ahawkins790
on
#WorldRefugeeDay
: "We celebrate the accomplishments of former refugees who made this province their home. They are innovative, motivated, highly entrepreneurial newcomers and we are pleased to celebrate their success on this global day of recognition."
Minister
@bernardjdavis
congratulated the newest Newfoundlanders and Labradorians at a Canadian citizenship ceremony in St. John's this morning. "
@GovNL
officially welcomes you to your new home. You are now a member of the Canadian family."
Join us as
@GOVNL
employees share what
#BlackHistoryMonth
means to them.
Anthony Stewart 🇯🇲
Financial Analyst
@FIN_GovNL
"Black History month means recognizing the struggle, hard work and great achievement of black individuals from all descents. As a Jamaican, I often reflect..
Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
congratulates
@Genesis_Centre
grads, including new permanent resident entrepreneurs, noting they are a testament to potential of province’s thriving tech sector and will change the way business is done throughout NL.
#GovNL
We are pleased present: A Brief History of Muslims in Newfoundland and Labrador.
As Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
notes, this video is a collaboration between
@GovNL
and
@MANAL_tweeting
to celebrate the rich contributions of Muslims to our province.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians of all backgrounds and abilities deserve the opportunity to enhance their skills and find/keep good jobs. Learn more about the new workforce and labour development agreements, a major investment in the people of NL -
#BlackHistoryMonth
is an opportunity for reflection, exploration and celebration of black identities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Take the opportunity to learn more about black history in our province, such as this past exhibit at The Rooms:
Minister
@bernardjdavis
congratulates
@choicesforyouth
on its proven and expanding emphasis on skills, self-reliance, and economic opportunities for young people. Through
#TheWayForward
,
@GovNL
will continue to work with and support youth building brighter future here at home.
Congratulations
@foodfirstNL
Western NL Food Hub now open and accepting customers in the Corner Brook area!
@Gerry_Byrne
pleased to take part in official opening. Growing local food supports strong communities and a growing population!
#Govnl
@FFA_GovNL
Rebecca Cook of
@AvalonHolo
is excited about the coming work of
@_techNL
‘s new Tech Talent Strategy to meet labour demand in the growing tech sector and explains her company’s plans for expansion.
#GovNL
Wishing Filipino Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a Joyous and Rewarding
#Santacruzan
! Today Filipinos around the world celebrate the hope, charity and faith they bring to their communities.
#GovNL
#DiversityNL
Exciting news for youth in Newfoundland and Labrador - the federal and provincial governments announce funding for Oceans Learning Partnership to pilot new ocean careers programming.
April is Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation, and Prevention Month in Canada. Newfoundlanders and Labradorians honour the memory of the victims of genocides and the resilience of survivors and their descendants
#GovNL
EMPLOYERS: Register now for The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism’s FREE International Online Recruitment Fairs! On January 24, 2024 we will be recruiting talent from The Middle East and South Asia. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Register at
Minister
@bernardjdavis
is at
@StellasCircle
to announce more than $2.27M for six innovative projects through
@NLWIC
, administered by
@CNA_News
. Projects will support rural residents, women, newcomers and more.
“All of us have a role to play in supporting the workforce of today, tomorrow, and the future. I could think of no better place to launch our workforce development plan than at a high school where students are beginning to make decisions about their future role in the workplace."
March is Multiculturalism Month in Newfoundland and Labrador!
Join us in celebrating the growing diversity in our province by watching for stories & events happening all month long. Diversity is our strength!
Follow
#DiversityNL
for happenings & to make your own contribution.
Minister
@ahawkins790
is
@CNA_News
this morning to proclaim
#NationalTechnologyWeek
in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is Canada's national showcase of exciting career choices in applied science and engineering technology.
🇺🇦 The
@GovNL
Ukrainian Family Support Desk team joined CTV Your Morning to describe the work being done on-the-ground in Poland.
From health care coverage, to jobs, to safe and supportive communities, Newfoundland and Labrador is ready to welcome Ukrainians with open arms.
Today Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
welcomed 116 Afghan refugees to Newfoundland and Labrador.
These heroes have already contributed so much to our country through their work with the Canadian Forces, NATO and NGOs.
Watch for details on the arrival and how to help welcome them to NL.
Looking for workers to sustain and grow your business? The NEW Atlantic Immigration Program can help. Find out how at .
First employer session is tomorrow, January 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. NST. Please register by 4:00 p.m. today.
.
@GovNL
is requesting input, as we collectively work together to seek solutions to longstanding and emerging issues related to racism.
You may provide your input online or via a written submission.
For details visit:
#GOVNL
Great news for international students
@MemorialU
and
@CNA_News
: International Graduate Entrepreneur is now an
#immigration
category. Turn your business idea into a bright future for you and your family right here, like
@HeyOrca
founders Joe Teo and Sahand Seifi!
#TheWayForward
Today Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
announced a bundle of new supports to help retain international graduates.
This includes a policy change to make medical care coverage post-graduation among the "best-in-class" in Canada & funding for career development.
More:
Happy Kwanzaa to all those who observe the tradition for the next seven days.
May you stay rooted in your culture and enjoy the celebrations with your family and community.
#DiversityNL
Many thanks to Craig Flynn of
@Yellowbellybrew
and staff for hosting
@Gerry_Byrne
to launch our exciting new plan to connect employers challenged to fill full-time jobs with qualified newcomers looking to settle in NL!
#GovNL
#DiversityNL
March 1 is
#ZeroDiscriminationDay
.
Today we celebrate the right of everyone to live a fulfilling and productive life, with dignity.
Let’s move towards ending all forms of discrimination.
#DiversityNL
Minister
@ahawkins790
today welcomed Ciara O'Connor of Ireland, Dr. Judit Lovas of Hungary, and Jeremiah Stafford of Australia as the province's newest immigrants through
#AIPP
, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program. Here is what he had to say -
Minister
@bernardjdavis
wishes everyone celebrating a Happy Lunar New Year: "I share in your hope that the year of the pig will be a wonderful one for us all." Learn more -
#govnl
#ChineseNewYear
Ministers
@bernardjdavis
,
@CarolAnneHaley
, and
@SiobhanCoadyNL
thanked
@YWCAYYT
for developing the Newcomer Women's Leadership and Employment Mentorship Project. Addressing barriers that prevent equal participation of women in the workforce is a key priority for all.
Grateful to Muslim Association of NL for hosting today’s gathering to stand in solidarity against Islamaphobia and all forms of racism, and to express condolences to the Afzaal family.
@Gerry_Byrne
#GOVNL
Minister
@Gerry_Byrne
proclaims October Disability Employment Awareness Month, commending supported employment providers, employers, job trainers, and everyone involved in helping Newfoundlanders and Labradorians with disabilities more fully participate in their community.
#GovNL
“Today, I am very proud that we are advancing a program where we will be matching employers with potential immigrants with the skills needed to fill job vacancies.”
@Gerry_Byrne
#GovNL
#DiversityNL
Newfoundland and Labrador is hosting a FREE Virtual Career and Immigration Fair on March 27, 2024 for people residing in The Americas. Meet employers, apply to jobs and learn about ways to immigrate to our province in Canada. Register now:
Thanks to the employers and newcomers who attended the
@_techNL
and Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism virtual career fair today.
Hundreds of highly qualified tech professionals in our priority skills pathway learning about job opportunities from great local employers!