Immigrating To Canada: Immigration Programs

Immigrating To Canada Dept: Under past immigration programs, skilled tradespeople had a more difficult time immigrating to Canada than professionals. When workplace shortages began to emerge in skilled trades, there was no easy way for them to immigrate to Canada. Professionals, meanwhile, could still enter Canada but faced problems with being able to work in their chosen profession, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Another positive change is the immigration priority that will be given to highly skilled temporary foreign workers already working in Canada. While individuals without Canadian work experience will not be automatically disqualified from immigrating to Canada, it is right to prioritize the immigration of temporary foreign workers who have contributed to Canada by working here, living here and paying taxes and citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced changes that will focus the federal immigration system on attracting skilled tradespeople as well as highly skilled immigrants with Canadian work experience. These changes are long overdue and provide Manitoba an opportunity to focus its immigration program to fill other gaps in the workforce. By setting up a system that will also deal with a tradesperson's foreign-obtained credentials before arrival, Canada should be able to ensure that they can make the maximum contribution to our society. While not all tradespeople will be covered by these changes, it's a step in the right direction. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.