Canadian Construction Association and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Under the new online express entry system, skilled immigrants will be matched with vacant jobs in at least 50 occupations based on "scores that reflect their human capital and ability to succeed in the Canadian economy." , according to CBC. The nine-member group being consulted includes the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses, the Canadian Construction Association and the Information and Communication Technology Council . The federal government consultations on a new immigration system to give skilled workers "express entry" into Canada starting Jan. 1 included a nine-member group representing some of Canada biggest employers and at least two of those groups say they are taking a wait-and-see approach on the new system. Skilled immigrants recruited in 50 occupations ahead of 'express entry' launch Skilled immigrants under 'express entry' to fill labour market needs Only the "highest ranking candidates" will be invited to apply for permanent residency and applications will be processed in six months or less. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.