International Nurses Day: Canada’s provinces offering more incentives to immigrant nurses Each year on May 12, Canada celebrates International Nurses Day, which commemorates the work that nurses do to ensure Canadians receive the best quality healthcare possible. By Edana Robitaille
Provinces working to make it easier for internationally educated nurses to work in Canada 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
