Nova Scotia is the latest Canadian maritime province to report a sharp increase in immigration during 2019.

Following Newfoundland & Labrador, federal government figures show Nova Scotia has welcomed 3,393 new permanent residents so far in 2019.

The figure compares to the 2,965 newcomers welcomed at the same point of 2018.

Immigration Minister Lena Diab described the increase as 'truly incredible."

"With our settlement partners, employers and communities, we are attracting and retaining new residents that help revitalize our communities and businesses," she said.

Nova Scotia is well on course to surpass the record total of 5,970 new permanent residents it received in 2018.

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