Shawna Garrett

Coffee drinking, bicycle riding, travel enthusiast.

[Tim Houston @TimHoustonNS]

I witnessed heroism and courage from everyone who fought the wildfires, those who supported them, and the families affected. Thank you.

But the fight against fires is never over. Always check https://t.co/SSSSjXPKDX before you burn, and be smart. #NovaScotia #NovaScotiaFires

[WaterfrontMdaHfx @HfxMda]

(Fire) The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is now under control

** Release

https://t.co/Q8jKGwiIgx

[Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC @NSCCNews]

Congratulations to 300 Kingstec grads who celebrate their success today during Convocation!

Kingstec Convocation ceremonies take place today at 8:45 am, 12:15 pm and 3:45 pm. Watch online: https://t.co/x4Bm9ifq1I #NSCCGrad

[Mike Savage @MikeSavageHFX]

Bruce MacKinnon says it all.

[Nova Scotia Gov. @nsgov]

This morning there will be a mobile mental health clinic at the Canada Games Centre in Halifax for those impacted by the wildfires in HRM. The Lifeworks Crisis Support Line is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-844-751-2133. You will receive professional emotional support.

[Labour, Skills and Immigration @NS_LabourSkills]

Are you looking to hire? GTO can lower your hiring costs. Learn how:

[StudentsNS @StudentsNS]

We are pleased to see the Atlantic OER Act (https://t.co/7NezfFHGwW) introduced in @nsleg!

@atlanticOER has saved students over $400,000 in 3 years while promoting innovation; government funding beyond its pilot phase would ensure these benefits are sustained for years to come.

[Immigration News Canada 🇨🇦 @CanadaImmigra20]

#BREAKING: Canada to LAUNCH a #new economic IMMIGRATION PATHWAY under the EMPP this summer to assist firms in hiring qualified refugees and other displaced people. 👇

https://t.co/CQqgODsz3Y

[Advanced Education @NSLAE]

Attn international students!

The Study and Stay Entrepreneurship Program can help you launch your own business venture while you're attending school. Learn more about the program: https://t.co/6zIUeCQqYz

[Languages Canada / Langues Canada @LangCanada]

Thank you to @jillbalser, Nova Scotia Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, @shawnagarrett of @EduNova_News, Wendy Luther of @HfxPartnership, and Allister Surette of @USainteAnne, for your participation in #LCCONF2023 in #Halifax!

[Sean Fraser @SeanFraserMP]

PGWP Extension !

We are extending the ability to work for PGWP holders, including those whose work permits have recently expired.

As of April 6, if your PGWP is valid or has recently expired you can apply to extend your ability to work in Canada by up to 18 months.

[Advanced Education @NSLAE]

Thank you @EduNova_News for inviting Minister Wong to the BEST Conference. It’s a pleasure to speak and listen to international students who play an important role in our community and economy.
“Now more than ever, we want you to know there's a place for you here in Nova Scotia."

[Immigration News Canada 🇨🇦 @CanadaImmigra20]

#BREAKING: Feb 28 - IRCC announces #new extension to temporary policy allowing #visitor visa holders to apply for #work permit within Canada, until 2025

🇨🇦 Get full details and #eligibility criteria here! 👇

https://t.co/gQbSEPSTJD

[Dr. Jessica Riddell @DrJRiddell]

In case you need this*:

YOU ARE AN EXTRAORDINARY HUMAN WHO SHINES SO BRIGHTLY AND SUPPORTS OTHERS TO BECOME SUPERNOVAS.

Fuck those little people stuck on the ground critiquing the trail you blaze across the night's sky.

*Many people in my world needed this pep talk this week

[StudentsNS @StudentsNS]

ICYMI: The 31-day out of province restriction on MSI eligibility for international students has been removed.

We are pleased to see this change - a @StudentsNS advocacy priority for a near-decade - implemented, as a key step towards reducing the barriers facing int’l students.

[Health & Wellness @nshealth]

The Dept of Health & Wellness is updating its regulations for coverage of MSI Insured Services for people w/ a study or work permit. They can now be absent from NS for more than 31 consecutive days. This includes their spouse and dependents. The change goes into effect today. 1/2

[ISANS @isans_ca]

With post-secondary partners and ISANS, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is pleased to fund two programs for newcomers to Nova Scotia who are interested in becoming early childhood education professionals.

[Nova Scotia Works - YMCA of Cape Breton @YMCANSWCB]

Are you a non profit organization who would like to hire a student under the Summer Skills Incentive program then the opportunity is now.

[Shawna Garrett @shawnagarrett]

@StudentsNS @EduNova_News Thanks, @StudentsNS! We look forward to continuing the conversation and sharing ideas on supporting and retaining international students.

[StudentsNS @StudentsNS]

Thank you @EduNova_News for meeting with us this morning to discuss priorities including creation of a provincial International Education Strategy.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring forth our recommendations to government & stakeholders in the coming weeks!

#nspse #nspoli