foreign credential recognition

Provinces working to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in Canada In the face of a severe shortage of registered nurses, British Columbia and Ontario are working to remove obstacles for internationally educated nurses.

British Columbia has recently announced that it is removing some of the barriers for internationally educated nurses (IENs) to register with the province. It will do so by removing application fees and providing new financial support to nurses returning to practice after a period of absence.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada takes aim at healthcare accreditation amongst historic labour shortages Skilled newcomers overqualification must be addressed, amid immediate need for more healthcare professionals.

On December 5th, 2022, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a call for proposals to help Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) work in Canada’s healthcare sector.

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Ontario labour minister seeks more immigration and better worker conditions If passed, the new legislation would make it easier for immigrants to work in regulated occupations, ban non-compete agreements, implement a "disconnect from work" policy for certain employers, and more.

Ontario’s minister of labour, who also oversees immigration, is calling for legislative changes to make the province a more attractive place to work.

By Shelby Thevenot

Ontario proposing changes to help immigrants work in their field The new changes will be the first of their kind in Canada, if the legislation is passed.

Ontario is proposing legislation that would help internationally-trained immigrants get work in their field of expertise.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canadian immigration applicants now only need to submit highest degree for ECA ECAs allow Canadian immigration officials and future employers see how foreign education compares to Canadian education

Most people who apply for Canadian immigration need to submit a document verifying that their foreign degrees, diplomas, and certificates have a valid Canadian equivalent.

By Shelby Thevenot

Analysis: Solving Canada’s 50-year, $50-billion immigration challenge requires multifaceted action Credential recognition is a 50-year-old problem, and it's now costing the Canadian economy an estimated $50 billion per year

The wage gap between immigrants and Canadian-born workers has more than doubled in the last 30 years, according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) — despite the federal government placing more emphasis on economic class immigration. 

By Kareem El-Assal

Canada commits $10 million to help newcomers find work and enter job market faster Funding will develop 15 projects through Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Canada is committing up to $10 million under its Foreign Credential Recognition Program for projects designed to help internationally trained newcomers find and keep well-paying jobs. 

By CIC News