Canada's minister of immigration says New Brunswick is leading the country in immigration efforts. In an interview with CBC's Harry Forestell, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen said the Atlantic Immigration Pilot program has been most successful in New Brunswick. "New Brunswick was always ahead of the game," said Hussen. About a year and a half into the federal government's Atlantic Immigration Pilot, New Brunswick is outpacing other provinces in the region when it comes to attracting immigrants. 8:44There will be a 33 per cent increase in the number of people who can apply through the provincial nominee stream, and he said the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project will be extended for two more years.

Source: CBC News March 05, 2019 00:22 UTC