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  • Inform, encourage and facilitate the recruitment of Francophone immigrants

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    Halifax, March 28, 2017         - The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) hosted an information session on international recruitment in Halifax on March 27 in collaboration with Immigration francophone Nouvelle-Écosse, la Fédération des communautés francophones et acadiennes du Canada, and the financial support of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

  • International recruitment information session

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    Halifax,  March 15, 2017 – The CDENE is once again hosting an International Recruitment information session on March 27th, 2017 at the Delta Barrington, in collaboration with Immigration Francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse, the Fédération des communautés francophones et acadiennes du Canada, Halifax Partnership and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

  • Connecting Nova Scotian Businesses with Qualified Job Seekers

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    Halifax, January 16, 2017 – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ), in collaboration with other members of the national network, RDÉE Canada, is proud to present the second Virtual Job Fair (VJF), on February 22-23, 2017. CDÉNÉ is once again inviting francophone or bilingual employers to participate in the wake of the highly successful 2016 edition, which drew more than 13,000 visitors and some 30 companies and exhibitors offering more than 60 employment opportunities. This year, we're aiming even higher.

  • CDÉNÉ Launches #femmeacadienne Contest to Celebrate the Contributions of Women

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    Halifax, March 8, 2016     – To mark International Women’s Day, the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) invites Nova Scotians to participate in a contest to highlight Acadian and Francophone women and their contributions to community life and the business world. Community members are encouraged to nominate an Acadian or Francophone woman who has inspired them or guided their career.

  • Needs for Francophone Economic Immigration Well Represented at Immigration Summit

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    Halifax, October 28, 2015     – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) participated in the Immigration Summit organized by the government of Nova Scotia’s Office of Immigration on October 26, 2015.

  • The CDÉNÉ Announces Activities for SME Week 2015

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    Halifax, October 14, 2015     – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) invites the Acadian and Francophone community to participate in activities marking Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Week. Many activities are scheduled for the southwestern part of the province and Cape Breton around the theme of SMEs, including networking breakfasts, a career fair and activities for students in the PASB. The activities will be a chance for members of the community to learn more about SMEs and to meet entrepreneurs in the region.

  • Forum and Discussions: Take Advantage of Nova Scotia’s Changing Workplace

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    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Friday, June 12, 2015     – Thursday, June 11, was the date of an economic forum organized by the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ), around the theme Saisir les avantages du milieu de travail changeant en Nouvelle-Écosse (Take Advantage of Nova Scotia’s Changing Workplace). The event opened with a welcome from the CDÉNÉ’s Executive Director, Ms. Julie Oliver, followed by a presentation by the Honorable Lena Metlege Diab, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Immigration and a conclusion by Mr. Emmanuel Nahimana of Immigration francophone Nouvelle-Écosse. A video from the Halifax campus of Université Sainte-Anne was also launched. The video shares the Université’s positive experience in integrating immigrant and migrant workers into its team.

  • The CDÉNÉ Holds its 16th Annual General Meeting

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    Halifax, Nova Scotia – Friday, June 12, 2015     – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) held its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) live from the Halifax campus of Université Sainte-Anne. All regions were able to follow the AGM via videoconference at the four other campuses of Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia (Tusket, Petit-de-Grat, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine and Pointe-de-l’Église). The AGM was an opportunity for the CDÉNÉ to report to its members on its activities and successes over the past year.