We are pleased to present Strengthening Canada’s Economy: Government of Canada Progress Report 2011 on Foreign Credential Recognition.
Our Economic Action Plan has helped Canada to weather the global downturn. The Government of Canada’s top priority is economic growth and job creation. As we move forward, immigration will play a key role in strengthening our economy. Ensuring that skilled immigrants participate fully in Canada’s job market is a key part of our growth strategy. We recognize the important role of skilled immigrants in helping to fill labour shortages and in contributing to Canada’s overall competitiveness.
We are committed to removing the barriers to employment faced by newcomers and to fostering their economic success. Improving foreign credential recognition is a key element in achieving these commitments.
Recognizing foreign credentials benefits Canada’s economy by helping newcomers put their education and experience to use in relevant and satisfying employment soon after their arrival. With pre-arrival access to accurate information on assessment and recognition processes, and related tools, skilled immigrants can more quickly integrate into the labour market.
In collaboration with our partners, including provincial and territorial governments and a variety of stakeholder groups, the Government is continually working to improve foreign credential recognition processes. Three federal departments work together on these improvements. These include the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and the Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative at Health Canada.
A good example of this collaboration is the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Within the Framework, governments, regulatory bodies, credential assessment agencies, industry associations and employers collaborate to streamline and simplify the process for licensure. This is leading to major improvement in the recognition of foreign credentials
Recent achievements include the launch of the International Qualifications Network website. The site is a virtual space for employers, regulatory bodies, sector councils and immigrant-serving organizations to share innovative practices in qualification assessment and recognition. The Foreign Credential Recognition Loans pilot project, delivered in partnership with community organizations, is helping internationally trained professionals cover the costs of having their credentials recognized. Another example of the Government's effort is Health Canada's support for an innovative assessment and bridging program to help internationally educated nurses meet regulatory requirements for licensure across Canada.
When new Canadians succeed, Canada succeeds. With the improvements we have made to foreign credential recognition, we are ensuring that new Canadians can share in Canada’s prosperity.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Diane Finley, PC, MP
Minister of Human Resources and
Skills Development
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP
Minister of Health
We are pleased to present Strengthening Canada’s Economy: Government of Canada Progress Report 2011 on Foreign Credential Recognition.
Our Economic Action Plan has helped Canada to weather the global downturn. The Government of Canada’s top priority is economic growth and job creation. As we move forward, immigration will play a key role in strengthening our economy. Ensuring that skilled immigrants participate fully in Canada’s job market is a key part of our growth strategy. We recognize the important role of skilled immigrants in helping to fill labour shortages and in contributing to Canada’s overall competitiveness.
We are committed to removing the barriers to employment faced by newcomers and to fostering their economic success. Improving foreign credential recognition is a key element in achieving these commitments.
Recognizing foreign credentials benefits Canada’s economy by helping newcomers put their education and experience to use in relevant and satisfying employment soon after their arrival. With pre-arrival access to accurate information on assessment and recognition processes, and related tools, skilled immigrants can more quickly integrate into the labour market.
In collaboration with our partners, including provincial and territorial governments and a variety of stakeholder groups, the Government is continually working to improve foreign credential recognition processes. Three federal departments work together on these improvements. These include the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and the Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative at Health Canada.
A good example of this collaboration is the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Within the Framework, governments, regulatory bodies, credential assessment agencies, industry associations and employers collaborate to streamline and simplify the process for licensure. This is leading to major improvement in the recognition of foreign credentials
Recent achievements include the launch of the International Qualifications Network website. The site is a virtual space for employers, regulatory bodies, sector councils and immigrant-serving organizations to share innovative practices in qualification assessment and recognition. The Foreign Credential Recognition Loans pilot project, delivered in partnership with community organizations, is helping internationally trained professionals cover the costs of having their credentials recognized. Another example of the Government's effort is Health Canada's support for an innovative assessment and bridging program to help internationally educated nurses meet regulatory requirements for licensure across Canada.
When new Canadians succeed, Canada succeeds. With the improvements we have made to foreign credential recognition, we are ensuring that new Canadians can share in Canada’s prosperity.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Diane Finley, PC, MP
Minister of Human Resources and
Skills Development
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP
Minister of Health
We are pleased to present Strengthening Canada’s Economy: Government of Canada Progress Report 2011 on Foreign Credential Recognition.
Our Economic Action Plan has helped Canada to weather the global downturn. The Government of Canada’s top priority is economic growth and job creation. As we move forward, immigration will play a key role in strengthening our economy. Ensuring that skilled immigrants participate fully in Canada’s job market is a key part of our growth strategy. We recognize the important role of skilled immigrants in helping to fill labour shortages and in contributing to Canada’s overall competitiveness.
We are committed to removing the barriers to employment faced by newcomers and to fostering their economic success. Improving foreign credential recognition is a key element in achieving these commitments.
Recognizing foreign credentials benefits Canada’s economy by helping newcomers put their education and experience to use in relevant and satisfying employment soon after their arrival. With pre-arrival access to accurate information on assessment and recognition processes, and related tools, skilled immigrants can more quickly integrate into the labour market.
In collaboration with our partners, including provincial and territorial governments and a variety of stakeholder groups, the Government is continually working to improve foreign credential recognition processes. Three federal departments work together on these improvements. These include the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) at Citizenship and Immigration Canada, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP) at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), and the Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative at Health Canada.
A good example of this collaboration is the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Within the Framework, governments, regulatory bodies, credential assessment agencies, industry associations and employers collaborate to streamline and simplify the process for licensure. This is leading to major improvement in the recognition of foreign credentials
Recent achievements include the launch of the International Qualifications Network website. The site is a virtual space for employers, regulatory bodies, sector councils and immigrant-serving organizations to share innovative practices in qualification assessment and recognition. The Foreign Credential Recognition Loans pilot project, delivered in partnership with community organizations, is helping internationally trained professionals cover the costs of having their credentials recognized. Another example of the Government's effort is Health Canada's support for an innovative assessment and bridging program to help internationally educated nurses meet regulatory requirements for licensure across Canada.
When new Canadians succeed, Canada succeeds. With the improvements we have made to foreign credential recognition, we are ensuring that new Canadians can share in Canada’s prosperity.
The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism
Minister of Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism
The Honourable Diane Finley, PC, MP
Minister of Human Resources and
Skills Development
Minister of Human Resources and
Skills Development
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP
Minister of Health
Minister of Health
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