Newfoundland, Canada
Recently, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador published a list of designated employers who are eligible to employ foreign workers under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programme. With a population of approximately 560,000, here is what you need to know about living in province:
1. Cost of living:
The province offers newcomers a high quality of life due to its relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of Canada. For example, the cost of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Corner Brook, Newfoundland is approximately $800 CAD/month, whereas the cost of renting a similar sized apartment in Toronto can cost up to $2,900 CAD/month.
The province offers newcomers a high quality of life due to its relatively low cost of living compared to other parts of Canada. For example, the cost of renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Corner Brook, Newfoundland is approximately $800 CAD/month, whereas the cost of renting a similar sized apartment in Toronto can cost up to $2,900 CAD/month.
2. Economy:
Like the other Atlantic provinces, the major industries include Mining, Fishing, Forest-based industries and Aquaculture. Many people are also employed in other areas including government services, education, retail and support services.
Like the other Atlantic provinces, the major industries include Mining, Fishing, Forest-based industries and Aquaculture. Many people are also employed in other areas including government services, education, retail and support services.
3. Schools:
The province offers a complete public school program available in both English and French for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Children begin school when they are about 5 years and usually finish when they are about 18 years.
The province offers a complete public school program available in both English and French for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Children begin school when they are about 5 years and usually finish when they are about 18 years.
4. Health Care:
Residents of the province are eligible for the Medical Care Plan (MCP) which is a comprehensive plan of medical care insurance designed to cover the cost of physician services for bona fide residents of the province.
Residents of the province are eligible for the Medical Care Plan (MCP) which is a comprehensive plan of medical care insurance designed to cover the cost of physician services for bona fide residents of the province.
5.Geography and Climate:
Newfoundland is Canada’s most easterly province and borders on the Atlantic Ocean. Temperatures can range from an average of 15 degrees C in July to -5 C in January.
With Newfoundland’s welcoming atmosphere, it is a province worth exploring if you would like to migrate to Canada.
Are you interested in migrating to Canada?
Contact Kari Davis, RCIC at info@bisonimmigration.com or WhatsApp 647-988-7765 or 876-784-9302 to book a consultation today