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Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) will participate in Destination Canada – Mobility Forum 2026, an international recruitment initiative established by the Government of Canada to meet the labor needs of Canadian employers.

Qualified Francophone talent for your business in Nova Scotia! 

In a context of persistent labor shortages, international recruitment is a strategic solution for many businesses and organizations. Destination Canada gives employers access to a pool of qualified Francophone and bilingual talent from a variety of sectors who are already committed to immigrating to Canada.

The Role of CDÉNÉ at Destination Canada 

At Destination Canada 2026, CDÉNÉ is representing Francophone and bilingual employers in Nova Scotia free of charge to promote their job offers to internationally qualified Francophone talent.

👉 You do not have to travel or participate directly in events. 
CDÉNÉ acts as your representative, based on your current or future workforce needs. 

Why recruit Francophone talent? 

• Global network: 275 million French speakers in 88 countries and territories.
• Bilingual and Skilled: professionals fluent in French and often English, trained to international standards.
• Sector Expertise: fishing, hospitality, healthcare, education, early childhood, and more.
• Long-Term Commitment: employees invested in their roles and communities.

Comprehensive support for employers 

• writing compliant job postings;
• pre-selecting qualified candidates;
• providing follow-up to promote successful integration into the workplace. 

Dates and locations of Destination Canada - Mobility Forum 2026

• Online : February 2-4, 2026
• Tunis (Tunisia) : February 9-11, 2026
• Paris (France) : February 14, 2026 

Are you anticipating recruitment needs? 

Be represented by CDÉNÉ at Destination Canada and connect with qualified Francophone talent who can make a real contribution to your organization's performance and growth. 

Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE) is officially launching the 3rd edition of the Sustainable Development Recognition Awards, as part of the IMPACT Project – Toward a Responsible and Sustainable Economy in Atlantic Canada. 

Church Point (N.S.) - Thursday May 16th 2024 : The Congrès mondial acadien 2024, in collaboration with the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) and Université Sainte-Anne are pleased to invite you to the Economic Forum, which take place from August 13 to 15, 2024, in Southwest Nova Scotia, in the regions of Digby and Clare. 

Halifax, December 1, 2022 – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Blaine D. LeBlanc as Bilingual Employment Engagement Specialist for parts of Inverness County. His start date was on November 7, 2022.

Blaine D. LeBlanc (he/il) was born and raised in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. He joins CDÉNÉ’s Employment Services team as a bilingual Employer Engagement Specialist (EES). His role includes assisting employers in Inverness County with their recruitment and retention process as well as cultivating new relationships through employer consultation meetings.