Nova Scotia Buzz
Nova Scotia is marking a big population milestone today as the province surpasses one million people! This is due to record growth since July 2021. From January 1 to April 1, 2021, 5,696 people moved to Nova Scotia from other countries and other parts of Canada.
In 2020, the top five counties where newcomers came from were India, China, the Philippines, Korea and the United Kingdom.
“Reaching the one million mark is a significant moment in our province’s history. After years of a declining population, the world is learning how special Nova Scotia is; we have momentum and are growing,” said Premier Tim Houston. “More people make us stronger in every way. We all benefit from this growth with a greater tax base, new businesses and jobs, greater diversity and culture and improved infrastructure. I ask our citizens, employers, communities, schools and workplaces to open their arms to new Nova Scotians and provide a warm welcome to all who choose our spectacular province as their home.”
The Province says immigration has played a large part in growing Nova Scotia’s population. The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration continues to work with employers to find innovative ways to respond to current and emerging needs in occupations where there are shortages.
The Houston government set the goal of having Nova Scotia’s population reach 2 million by 2060. The Province aims to attract 25,000 newcomers per year.
