We work with newcomers to help them build a future in Canada

We are the largest immigrant-serving agency in Atlantic Canada, with over 270 staff members from more than 64 countries.

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Vision

A community where all can belong and grow.

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Mission

Helping immigrants build a future in Nova Scotia.

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About us

ISANS recognizes the key role of immigrants in Canadian society. We provide a wide range of services to immigrants, from refugee resettlement to professional programs, from family counselling to English in the Workplace. We are the largest immigrant-serving agency in Atlantic Canada, with over 270 staff members from more than 64 countries. We offer services in an inclusive manner, respectful of, and sensitive to, diversity. We make partnership, professionalism, and accountability a priority in every aspect of our work.

We want to acknowledge that we are on unceded traditional Mi’kmaq territory and we are grateful for the Peace and Friendship treaties. At ISANS, as we work to settle newcomers to Nova Scotia, we honour and respect the Indigenous people of this land.

Visitors to ISANS locations
Clients started a business in Nova Scotia
Clients became employed
Participants in language classes
Increase in Workplace Culture workshop participation
%
Pre-arrival participants found employment
%
Newcomers participated in community activities
Children in care in ECE centres