Auditor General Releases Special Report

Auditor General Jacques Lapointe, today, June 11, released his special report on the audit of the Economic Stream of the Nova Scotia Immigration Nominee Program.

The report contains results from the first phase of the auditor general's examination of certain aspects of the economic stream portion of the province's immigration program.

Mr. Lapointe said the report identifies significant deficiencies in the program's design, implementation and administration.

"While much of the design and operation of the program were contracted out to the private sector, the contract with the provider was inadequate," said Mr. Lapointe. "It failed to incorporate sound business practices and did not provide for appropriate oversight by government."

"The program objective to provide nominees with a mentorship position was not met. Less than 50 per cent of nominees received a mentorship and most mentor companies tested during the audit did not meet minimum criteria."

The full report is available on the auditor general's website at www.gov.ns.ca/audg/ or by contacting the Office of the Auditor General at 902-424-5907 or e-mail [email protected] .