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Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC), 18 Aug 2026 — what it means in Nova Scotia
Federal selection of Tuesday 18 August 2026
On Tuesday 18 August 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invited 1,000 candidates in the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) round, minimum score 523. Federal rounds select candidates from across Canada, Nova Scotia included.
Jobs in Nova Scotia
Over the last eight weeks our Job Bank research filed 187 job postings open to foreign workers in Nova Scotia in the occupations this round selects. The most posted: Cook (36), Food service supervisor (13), Hairstylist (9).
Nova Scotia and Express Entry
Nova Scotia can nominate Express Entry candidates through Nova Scotia — Express Entry. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to a candidate’s Comprehensive Ranking System score (IRCC).
The round itself: Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) on IRC News. Official source: www.canada.ca.
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