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Human Resources, Labour and Employment
October 19, 2010

Diversity, Opportunity and Growth - Contribution of Immigrant Professionals Highlighted

The Provincial Government is pleased to release the third edition of Diversity ~ Opportunity and Growth, Profiles of Immigrant Professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador. This magazine highlights the significant contribution being made by 20 immigrant professionals who provide valuable services throughout the province.

"These success stories will help to promote the province as a destination of choice for prospective immigrants," said the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment. "The magazine and its contents complement our efforts to increase the attraction and retention of immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador."

The provincial immigration strategy, launched in March 2007, aims to triple the number of immigrants to 1,200-1,500 annually from the pre-strategy average of 450 per year. Already the strategy is showing results as the total number of immigrants to the province in 2008 and 2009 exceeded 600 each year.

Since the launch of the strategy, the Provincial Government has nominated just over 1,000 individuals under the Provincial Nominee Program. They come from 71 different countries and have settled in 45 communities throughout the province.

"Immigrants bring new thinking, innovation, creativity and specialized skill sets to directly benefit the local economy and society," said Minister Sullivan. "The 20 individuals featured in this magazine provide vital services in their respective areas of expertise. Immigrants also bring their culture, food, music and art, all of which enriches a shared experience for residents of our province."

Diversity ~ Opportunity and Growth, Profiles of Immigrant Professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador is available on the Provincial Government's immigration website at www.nlimmigration.ca, along with a number of video testimonials of individuals who have chosen Newfoundland and Labrador as their home.

"I encourage everyone to read the magazine and watch the videos and learn what immigrants say about Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Sullivan. "No doubt it will renew a sense of pride in our wonderful province of Newfoundland and Labrador."

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Media contact:

Bradley Power
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-0753, 699-5707
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca

2010 10 19                                                    11:15 a.m.

 


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