More than 14 million people streamed through the gates of national parks and historic sites between January 1 and July 31, up 12 per cent over the year before.
"Come from away" speaks volumes about Atlantic Canada's apprehensive attitude toward newcomers and its legendary cliquishness. Now, Nova Scotia's senior federal cabinet minister wants that to change.
Under the plan, the government will accept up to 2,000 immigrant applications in 2017, with increased numbers in the following years depending on performance.