Stephen McNeil and Canada Immigration Minister

Nova Scotia: Canada immigration minister says Nova Scotia is leading the region in bringing in newcomers, but Premier Stephen McNeil wants to take things a step further, according to CTV. McNeil has been pushing the federal government to lift the cap on the provincial nominee program and allow provinces to bring in as many immigrants as they want. There no point getting immigrants if they don't stay, said McCallum. What we're talking about is proving and making the case that as they increase those numbers globally, a disproportionate share should come to Atlantic Canada, said McNeil. And minister McCallum promises to reassess those numbers in the fall. Nova Scotia will be allowed to bring in 1,350 immigrants in 2016, 300 more than the previous cap. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.