Mills said they do not know what condition the refugees will be in when they arrive but all of them will be assessed for health issues. ISANS has identified permanent accommodations in Halifax with space for 600 to 700 refugees. Gerry Mills, director of operations for ISANS, said the first priority when refugees do arrive will be to get them into permanent housing. “At this point, we are preparing for all scenarios.”ĭiab stressed that many of the province’s current plans are based off of assumptions. “Rather than being sort of scattered across organizations the idea is to bring it all together,” said Suzanne Ley, executive director of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. The new program comes as the Nova Scotia government, in partnership with community organizations like the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), is attempting to co-ordinate resources in anticipation of refugees landing in the province. In a press conference on Tuesday, Nova Scotia Immigration Minister Lena Diab said anyone wishing to offer support for refugees – money, clothing, food, lodging, or to volunteer their time – can now call the toll-free line and pledge their support. Nova Scotians who wish to help refugees now have a new number to call – 211. Left to Right: Minister of Immigration Lina Diab, Suzanne Ley and Gerry Mills detail Nova Scotia’s plans to support refugees.
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