Greater Moncton Targets 2,700 Immigrants A Year By 2024
Nov 7, 2019
by Inda Intiar
MONCTON – Riding on momentum from their first immigration strategy implemented in 2014-2018, the municipalities of Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe are setting higher targets for the next four years.
The Greater Moncton region aims to attract 1,900 immigrants next year, and 2,700 a year by 2024, up from 1,450 last year. It also aims to double the international student base, including at private universities and colleges, to 3,000 in four years.
“The four-year strategy reveals a commitment to making the Greater Moncton area one of Canada’s most attractive and inclusive communities for newcomers to settle and flourish,” said Myriam Mekni, the chair of the Greater Moncton Local Immigration Partnership (GMLIP) and executive director of the area’s multicultural association MAGMA.
The strategy’s seven objectives are:
- Promote Greater Moncton internationally as a destination to study, advance careers, do business and live.
- Strengthen the alignment of immigrant attraction efforts to labor market demand and economic opportunities.
- Expand and improve the pathways for immigrants.
- Significantly broaden both public awareness and engagement.
- Expand and enhance settlement services to meet the needs of immigrants and foster better workforce outcomes.
- Invest in and strengthen the immigration support ecosystem.
- Strengthen Greater Moncton’s leadership and advocacy role
For more information follow the link below:
http://www5.moncton.ca/docs/immigration/GMIGM_2020-2024_Immigration_Strategy.pdf