Twenty-five years of immigration in Atlantic Canada: Demographic change, labour market integration, and long-term settlement

The research project “Twenty-five years of immigration in Atlantic provinces” was completed in May 2026. The project culminated in four provincial reports and one regional report. Each report:

• Compiled and analyzed data on immigration to Atlantic Canada from 2001 to 2024;

• Examined the demographic, geographic, and labour market dimensions of immigration and their implications for regional development;

• Assessed the contribution of immigrants to population growth, labour force expansion, and economic performance; and

• Identified research gaps and data limitations that should be addressed to support evidencebased immigration policy and effective immigrant attraction, integration, and retention

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