October 24, 2019
Top 5 things you won’t want to miss at Hello Cape Breton 2019
Free festival celebrates the diversity of the people who call our island home through a full day of performances, food, art, and more.
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July 30, 2019
Job search workshop for international students
Session covered job market, where to look for work, networking, resume-building tips, job-search etiquette, and more.
July 15, 2019
Emergency First Aid and CPR training for international students
CBICI offered "Emergency First-Aid" training session for 14 international students, conducted in partnership with St. John’s Ambulance.
July 5, 2019
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship meets with CBICI staff
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen met with staff of the Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration at the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation.
April 30, 2019
Luncheon with CBRM Council members and International students
CBU international students attend lunch and meeting with Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor and Council members.
April 17, 2019
STUDY: Majority of international students want to stay in Cape Breton
Survey looks at challenges, needs, and aspirations of international students and their intentions to stay on Cape Breton Island post-graduation.
January 6, 2019
How was the Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration founded?
The Cape Breton Island Centre for Immigration (CBICI) opened its doors on April 1, 2016. The Centre, funded by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, was a response to the results of the Rural-Urban Task Force led by Cape Breton University (CBU).
December 6, 2018
Why is immigration so important to Cape Breton?
Immigration needs to be significantly increased — to a minimum of 1,000 people per year — if we are to be able to stabilize the population.
November 6, 2018
What is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot?
The AIP was launched in March by the federal government in response to the population challenges faced by Atlantic Provinces.