Antigonish Regional Development Authority

Coming to Antigonish

Regional Immigration Navigator

ARDA, the Strait-Highlands Regional Development Agency (S-HRDA), and the Guysborough County Regional Development Authority (GCRDA) consider the retention and successful settlement of newcomers in the region a priority and therefore have been involved in newcomer settlement activities for several years.

Our regional immigration navigator, Tanya Felix, provides support to new immigrants as they make their transition to life in Canada. She provides a starting point for anyone considering a move to the quad county region of Inverness, Richmond, Antigonish and Guysborough. She also works with community groups, employers, and organizations in trying to make our communities more welcoming for newcomers and discusses options for hiring internationally.

For 2009/2010, Tanya will be working on engaging newcomers in community activities, engaging stakeholders and businesses in welcoming newcomers, and providing navigation and guidance to newcomers related to general community information, employment, regulations, etc.

This service is made available through funding from the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, and in partnership with ARDA, S-HRDA, and GCRDA.

Relocation and Settlement Guide

A Relocation and Settlement Guide has been designed with immigrants in mind but is also a valuable resource for people moving here from other parts of Canada and even former residents.

The guide was developed in response to requests from newcomers and organizations for more information on the process of immigration and settlement. The primary focus of the guide is to assist newcomers with settling in the area, but it also includes information on resources available in other parts of Nova Scotia, neighboring municipalities, and Canada.

The guide is available to download here or can be picked from ARDA, GCRDA or S-HRDA.

To find out more about services for newcomers in Nova Scotia, how to get connected in the community for employment, how to begin the immigration process, or plan your move, please contact Tanya Felix at 902-625-3929, ext. 6 or by e-mail at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit the website at www.immigrationnavigator.ns.ca.