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ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications

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ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications on March 13, 2023, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams.  Based on statistics from all processing centers, the current average LMIA processing times are reduced for the Global Talent, Agricultural, and High-wage streams while increasing for other programs. Global Talent Stream – 9 business days (-1 day) Agricultural stream – 15 business days (-3 days) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program – 12 business days (+1 day) Permanent residence stream – 25 business days (+8 days) In-home caregivers – 29 business days (+4 days) High-wage stream – 33 business days (-1 day) Low-wage stream – 36 business days   Details of new processing times for LMIA applications Service Canada is committed to offering all Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) applicants an excellent client experience and understands the importance of the program in addressing Canada’s labor shortages and meeting the demands of Canadian businesses.   Application processing times for Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) may vary depending on the process, based on how many applications the TFWP received. You can speed up processing times while IRCC is committed to processing all LMIA applications as quickly as possible by: Application submission through the LMIA Online Portal Before submitting your LMIA application, make sure it is completed ensuring that all required documents have been signed by the signing authority providing extra information or documentation as quickly as Service Canada requests it   What is the LMIA Online Portal?  The LMIA Online Portal is a reliable and safe online tool. It enables employers in Canada and third-party representatives to submit an LMIA application to Service Canada on their behalf. You will be able to do the following in the LMIA Online portal once you have a Job Bank account created: submit an LMIA application 24 hours a day and 7 days a week complete or return to an LMIA application before submitting it to Service Canada upload supporting documents securely pay LMIA fees, if applicable get real-time updates on the status of your application view correspondence and decision letters issued by Service Canada review previously submitted applications access and follow the status of your application when a third-party representative is submitting an LMIA application on your behalf   What is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?  Before hiring a foreign worker, a Canadian employer may be required to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA will demonstrate that a foreign worker is needed to finish the job. Additionally, it will show that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is suitable for the position. A confirmation letter is another name for a positive LMIA.    The worker can submit a work permit application after the employer gets the LMIA.   Want to know more details about “ESDC published new processing times for LMIA applications” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET on March 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).  According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and March 5, 2023, 24,382 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land, and 153,576 Ukrainians reached by air. Between March 17, 2022, and March 2, 2023, IRCC received 903,439 applications under the CUAET. In total, IRCC has approved 592,405 applications from Ukrainian nationals. Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel measures The Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) measures has been created by IRCC in support of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to help Ukrainians and their family members in immigrating to Canada as soon as possible and give them the opportunity to work and study while there. The CUAET measures also provide people already residing in Canada with the option to extend their visitor status, work visa, or study permit so they can continue their stay temporarily. Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET)  One of the many unique measures the Canadian government has taken to help the people of Ukraine is the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). It offers free, extended temporary status to Ukrainians and their families, enabling them to live, work, and study in Canada until it is safe for them to return home. They can enter Canada and stay there for up to three years with the CUAET. Who can apply for CUAET?  Ukrainian nationals, as well as their family members, such as their spouse, common-law partner, children, and children of their children, as well as children of a dependent child of a Ukrainian nation. Benefits and features of the CUAET  Ukrainians and their families coming to Canada from overseas:  can apply for a free visitor visa and may be granted permission to remain in Canada for 3 years as compared to the typical six-month permitted stay for visitors. have the opportunity to submit a free open work permit application along with their visa application, allowing them to find work as soon as possible. will have their electronic visa application processed in 14 days for typical, non-complex cases after submitting a complete application. Want to know more details about “Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET

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IRCC approved nearly 600,000 applications under the CUAET on March 7, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the number of Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).    According to the latest update, between January 1, 2022, and March 5, 2023, 24,382 Ukrainians arrived in Canada by land, and 153,576 Ukrainians reached by air. Between March 17, 2022, and March 2, 2023, IRCC received 903,439 applications under the CUAET. In total, IRCC has approved 592,405 applications from Ukrainian nationals.   Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel measures The Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) measures has been created by IRCC in support of those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to help Ukrainians and their family members in immigrating to Canada as soon as possible and give them the opportunity to work and study while there. The CUAET measures also provide people already residing in Canada with the option to extend their visitor status, work visa, or study permit so they can continue their stay temporarily.   Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET)  One of the many unique measures the Canadian government has taken to help the people of Ukraine is the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET). It offers free, extended temporary status to Ukrainians and their families, enabling them to live, work, and study in Canada until it is safe for them to return home. They can enter Canada and stay there for up to three years with the CUAET.   Who can apply for CUAET?  Ukrainian nationals, as well as their family members, such as their spouse, common-law partner, children, and children of their children, as well as children of a dependent child of a Ukrainian nation.   Benefits and features of the CUAET  Ukrainians and their families coming to Canada from overseas:  can apply for a free visitor visa and may be granted permission to remain in Canada for 3 years as compared to the typical six-month permitted stay for visitors. have the opportunity to submit a free open work permit application along with their visa application, allowing them to find work as soon as possible. will have their electronic visa application processed in 14 days for typical, non-complex cases after submitting a complete application.   Want to know more details about “Canada remains one of the top immigration destinations” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying for a labor market impact assessment (LMIA).  The Temporary Workers Annex of the Agreement grants British Columbia the authority to specify noteworthy investment enterprises that can be exempted from undergoing an LMIA process. Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada then assess the project to determine if it meets the criteria. By introducing global talent to lululemon, British Columbia's workforce will benefit from sharing knowledge and leveraging international opportunities and generate a significant employment boost over the next few years. Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement Purposes and Objectives: The main goal of this Annex is to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), British Columbia, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better collaborate in order to ensure that the International Mobility Program (IMP) and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) operate in the national interest while supporting provincial priorities and that, where suitable, employers gives priority to Canadians for available positions. More specifically, the objectives of this Annex are to: Outline how Canada and British Columbia will support the TFWP and the IMP, including their roles and responsibilities; Provide British Columbia a way to recommend LMIA exemptions in line with this Annex or any of its Appendix, and recommend occupations qualified for priority LMIA processing in accordance with section 8.0 of this Annex; and Following shared values on the protection of foreign workers may increase federal-provincial collaboration in the administration of the TFWP and the IMP. Want to know more details about “Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA

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Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA on February 28, 2023, the Government of Canada recognized lululemon as a significant investment project in British Columbia. The company will benefit from a facilitative immigration measure under the Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement and hire foreign workers for various high-skilled occupations without applying for a labor market impact assessment (LMIA).  The Temporary Workers Annex of the Agreement grants British Columbia the authority to specify noteworthy investment enterprises that can be exempted from undergoing an LMIA process. Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada then assess the project to determine if it meets the criteria. By introducing global talent to lululemon, British Columbia’s workforce will benefit from sharing knowledge and leveraging international opportunities and generate a significant employment boost over the next few years.   Canada-British Columbia Immigration Agreement Purposes and Objectives: The main goal of this Annex is to allow Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), British Columbia, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to better collaborate in order to ensure that the International Mobility Program (IMP) and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) operate in the national interest while supporting provincial priorities and that, where suitable, employers gives priority to Canadians for available positions. More specifically, the objectives of this Annex are to: Outline how Canada and British Columbia will support the TFWP and the IMP, including their roles and responsibilities; Provide British Columbia a way to recommend LMIA exemptions in line with this Annex or any of its Appendix, and recommend occupations qualified for priority LMIA processing in accordance with section 8.0 of this Annex; and Following shared values on the protection of foreign workers may increase federal-provincial collaboration in the administration of the TFWP and the IMP.   Want to know more details about “Lululemon to hire foreign workers without LMIA” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers

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Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers on February 10, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that the amount of work experience in Canada required for a caregiver to be eligible for permanent residence had decreased from 24 months to 12 months.    Furthermore, some spots in the existing caregivers’ pathways have been kept open to caregivers with past work experience in Canada so they can apply for permanent residence.    Starting April 30, 2023, this change will be applied retroactively to all caregivers who have already submitted their applications. As a result, they and their families can make the most of an expedited pathway toward permanent residency in Canada.   The other eligibility requirements are the same. Candidates for both programs must demonstrate the following: Results of a language test showing a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 5. one year of postsecondary education in Canada or its equivalent abroad; and passing an entry exam (health, criminality, and security).   Candidates must now be able to show the following in terms of job experience: Work experience that corresponds to NOC codes 4411 or 4412 for national occupational classification. It cannot be a combination of both jobs; the work experience must be in one of these jobs. The candidate’s job matched most of the main responsibilities as stated in the NOC job description. A week of paid work should include at least 30 hours to be considered proper.   The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Said:  “Caregivers are a valuable option for Canadian families and have assisted many growing children, elderly parents, and people who require more specialized care. By reducing the amount of work experience required in Canada to one year, more caretakers and their families will be eligible to change to a permanent residence more quickly, allowing them to settle down and begin their new lives in Canada.”   – Salma Zahid, Member of Parliament for Scarborough Centre “Caregivers are essential in assisting Canadian families, so it is an honor for us to give them a faster route to permanent residence and successful integration into Canadian society. Recognizing the sacrifices made by caretakers and the significance of their service to Canadian society, the administration has reduced the required work experience and reserved certain pathways to permanent residence.”   – Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville  “It is our responsibility to help Canadian caretakers. We may show our appreciation for the dedication and efforts of caretakers in a variety of ways as well as by reducing work experience requirements and creating unique pathways to permanent residency. To recognize the value that caretakers bring to our society and to Canada, we are committed to improving the procedure and implementing the necessary improvements.   Want to know more details about “Canada reduces work experience requirements for caregivers” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications

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The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications according to an update from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is moving to online Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications starting April 3, 2023.  The LMIA Online Portal, a dependable and secure digital platform, offers Canadian employers and their representatives the opportunity to submit an LMIA application directly to Service Canada. To access the LMIA Online Portal, employers and third-party representatives (if applicable) must possess a valid Job Bank Account.   Types of online LMIA applications There are the types of Online Applications that can be submitted online: Global Talent Stream Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program Agricultural stream Express Entry (Permanent Residency) Academics, specialist doctors, registered nurses Facilitated LMIA process for Quebec employers High and Low Wage streams In-home caregivers   What is an Online LMIA Portal?  The LMIA Online Portal is a reliable and safe great technology. It enables employers in Canada and third-party agents to submit an LMIA application to Service Canada on its behalf.    How to use LMIA Online Portal?  You can do the following in the LMIA Online Portal after having a Job Bank account: submit an LMIA application 24 hours a day and 7 days a week complete or return to an LMIA application before submitting it to Service Canada upload supporting documents securely pay LMIA fees, if applicable get real-time updates on the status of your application view correspondence and decision letters issued by Service Canada review previously submitted applications access and follow the status of your application when a third-party representative is submitting an LMIA application on your behalf You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your LMIA Online account if you filed it through the LMIA Online Portal.   Processing times for LMIA on average in January 2023 can be found here   What is Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)?  Before hiring a foreign worker, a Canadian employer may be required to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). A positive LMIA will show that a foreign worker is required to fill the position. Additionally, it will show that no Canadian citizen or permanent resident is suitable for the position. A confirmation letter is yet another term for a positive LMIA.   Want to know more details about “The TFWP is transitioning to online LMIA applications” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals

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On February 6, 2023, the Government of Canada extended the Ottawa open work permit program for eligible Hong Kong nationals. According to the expanded eligibility requirements, Hong Kong residents who have graduated within the past ten years from a post-secondary learning institution in Canada or abroad can obtain a work permit for up to 3 years.    Before, only those who had graduated within the last five years were eligible for application. Moreover, Canada has created two pathways to permanent residency for qualified Hong Kong nationals and their families. Immigration Minister Honourable Sean Fraser, “expanding the open work permit public policy also means that spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children of Hong Kong residents can apply for a study or work permit in Canada, resulting in even more workers for employers to hire and more people coming to our communities.” “We need to continue to bring in more immigrants to ensure that Canadian business owners can hire the workers they need to support our economy.” In November 2020, Ottawa committed to creating a program for immigrants from Hong Kong to immigrate to Canada. The federal government announced two additional routes to permanent residency for Hong Kong residents in June 2021, shortly after the work-permit plan went into effect.   The two routes are typically referred to as Stream A and Stream B.  For Stream A, candidates must have completed their post-secondary education in Canada within the previous three years.  For Stream B, applicants must have at least one year of work experience in Canada and a recent post-secondary degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution or its foreign equivalent.   Those who applied for an open work permit are advised to proceed through Stream B, and because applicants had to have graduated within the previous five years, by the time they applied for that permanent residency option, those on the open work permit might have outgrown that criterion.   Want to know more details about the “Ottawa open work permit program extended for Hong Kong nationals” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland

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On January 9, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador announced that the provincial government was preparing to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland to fill vacancies in the province. Ireland has been selected due to its physician training standards being comparable to those in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the vast opportunity for recruiting nurses who are eligible for licensure.    The province’s Ministry of Health and Community Services will send a team to Ireland to raise awareness of Newfoundland and Labrador as an ideal immigration destination.    The team headed for Ireland this week will be headed by the Honorable Tom Osborne, the minister of health and community services. In order to promote Newfoundland and Labrador as attractive immigration destinations, the team will visit a number of cities. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador, the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Regional Health Authorities will all have representatives on the team.   The team will look for hiring options for nurses who fulfill equivalent license requirements because Ireland’s training standards for doctors are equivalent to those in Newfoundland and Labrador. Additionally, a large number of excellent medical and nursing schools were picked for the region. The provincial government has made a substantial investment of $30 million to attract and retain healthcare professionals.   An overview of the Newfoundland and Labrador  Canada’s easternmost province, Newfoundland and Labrador, is located in the Atlantic area. The province, with a land area of 405,212 square kilometers, is made up of the island of Newfoundland and the continent of Labrador. 521,758 people were predicted to live in the province in 2021. 94% of the people in the province reside on the island of Newfoundland, with the Avalon Peninsula hosting the majority of people. The French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is located about 20 km west of the Burin Peninsula and is surrounded by the Canadian province of Labrador.   The most linguistically homogeneous province in Canada is Newfoundland and Labrador, where 97.0% of people reported English as their first language in the 2016 census. With a high portion of English and Irish settlers as ancestors, Newfoundland has earned the reputation of “the most Irish place outside of Ireland.”   To find out more details about “Newfoundland and Labrador to recruit physicians and nurses from Ireland” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades

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Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades. As Baby Boomers retire from their respective positions, Canada desperately needs foreign nationals to take up the empty positions and fill the one million open jobs. Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussein insists on immigration as an essential resource for economic growth, citing skilled immigrants are needed to provide real solutions for businesses seeking workers in the building trades.    In response to Canadians’ concerns that increased immigration leads to skyrocketing housing prices and shortages, the Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister disagreed with this argument. Despite the apprehension that new immigrants to Canada will inevitably raise housing prices, numerous studies have demonstrated this concern is unfounded. Many believe immigration increases demand and bolster the economy, which drives house values.   Housing and Diversity Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussein reportedly told Global News in a year-end interview,  “We know there are over a million positions in Canada that remain unfilled, so we need immigrants, skilled immigrants, to come in and assist us to fill those unfilled jobs and help us expand our economy.”   The most common areas of  jobs in the building trades in Canada Over 1.3 million people are employed in the construction industry in Canada, which provides about 7% of the nation’s GDP (GDP). The most typical building areas are as follows: Residential (single unit, low-rise, high-rise) (single unit, low-rise, high-rise). ICI Buildings (institutional, commercial, and industrial) (institutional, commercial, and industrial). Infrastructure (transportation, water, utilities) (transportation, water, utilities). Mining. Gas and oil. Although technically a part of the oil and gas sector, LNG is considered to be a separate, newly emerging industry.   Canada, the second-largest country in the world, has only about 38 million individuals, so it still depends on foreign labor to maintain its building industry. Canada jobs in the building trades are: ICI (institutional, commercial, and industrial) Buildings and Infrastructure Project Directors ICI Buildings & Infrastructure Senior Project Managers. ICI Buildings & Infrastructure Senior Superintendents. Infrastructure Commercial and Contracts Managers ICI Buildings & Infrastructure Senior Estimators. ICI Buildings & Infrastructure Design Managers. Infrastructure schedulers.   BuildForce Canada predicts that the construction sector will need the hiring 309,000 new workers by 2030, mainly due to the expected retirement of 259,100 workers (22% of the current labor force).   In Canada, there are more than 195,000 SMEs that hire workers in Red Seal trades. More first-year apprentices will be hired due to the Apprenticeship Service, which will aid in meeting the demands of the Canadian labor market.   To find out more details about “Canada needs more skilled workers to fill jobs in the building trades” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment

Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment

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Ontario to launch a foreign-trained doctor credential recognition program in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) programs. By next spring, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) could introduce a three-month program to recognize foreign medical credentials in Ontario. This year, the self-governing body for Ontario’s medical professionals submitted a proposal to the province’s Ministry of Health, a 12-week program designed specifically for internationally trained physicians in Ontario. Practice Ready Assessment (PRA) programs in seven Canadian provinces help foreign-trained physicians who have previously finished their training and practiced overseas.   With the help of supervision and direct observation, the CSPO would be able to:  Analyze the qualifications of physicians with foreign education over the course of 12 weeks. Employ competent candidates in underserved populations. Provide these medical professionals with a route to independent licensing.   In its submission to Ontario Health Minister Honourable Sylvia Jones, the CPSO noted that, with government funding and coordination among key system partners, the program could be put into action right away. This would help to start a new supply of internationally trained physicians into the system as early as spring 2023 and onward.   What is Practice Ready Assessment? The Practice-Ready Assessment (PRA) programs from the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) are available in seven provinces throughout Canada as a path to licensing for foreign medical professionals who have already finished their residency and worked independently abroad.  Each participating province offers a practice-ready assessment Ontario PRA program where candidates work under supervision and are evaluated over the time of 12 weeks with the aim of obtaining an independent license to practice in Canada. This program is designed to ensure that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and international physicians possess the clinical knowledge and skills required to provide quality patient care in Canada. With return-of-service commitments providing employment for qualified PRA applicants, the focus is on satisfying requirements in Canada’s rural and remote areas.   How does medicine work in Canada? According to experts, increasing the number of residencies available to physicians with international training will help to address the issue of a medical labor shortage. An applicant must have successfully finished a bachelor’s degree and graduated from a Canadian-accredited medical school in order to practice medicine in Canada. The Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 and the National Assessment Collaboration Examination must be passed by applicants who have just graduated. They must use CaRMS to apply for a post-graduate residency space as well as a work permit for Canada. Through the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry, doctors can apply for permanent residence in Canada.   To find out more details about “Ontario to start foreign-trained doctor CRP in 2023 via Practice Ready Assessment” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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Five new occupations added to Global Talent Stream

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On December 22, 2022, the Employment and Social Development department Canada (ESDC) extended the Global Talent Stream profession list from 12 to 17 occupations. The five newly-added engineering positions will allow more global talent to be recruited into the country.  The new eligible occupations are:  Civil Engineers (NOC 21300); Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310);  Mining engineers (NOC 21330);  Aerospace engineers (NOC 21390), and  Computer engineers (NOC 21311).    Through the GTS, employers can quickly and efficiently apply for a work permit to hire skilled foreign workers in 17 of the most sought-after professions.   Employment and Social Development department Canada (ESDC) The federal labor market and social programs are managed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), a department of the Canadian government. The department manages a number of federal government programs and services, including the federal labor program, Service Canada centers, Canada Student Loan Program (CSLP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), issuing social insurance numbers (SIN), and Employment Insurance (EI).   Global Talent Stream The Global Talent Stream provides fast, responsive, and predictable client-focused assistance to access highly-skilled global talent to expand Canada’s workforce and to be competitive on a global scale. This Stream, which is a part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, is created for Canadian businesses that are referred to Employment and Social Development Canada by a designated referral partner and that require unique and specialized foreign nationals in order to scale up and grow. GTS is also intended for Canadian businesses that need to fill a position listed on the Global Talent Occupations List that is highly skilled and in demand.   Canada Global Talent Stream Occupations updated List  The list of occupations eligible for Canada’s Global Talent Stream – Labour Market Impact Assessment has been updated, and it takes full effect from December 22, 2022. NOC code 2021 Occupations NOC code 2021 Occupations 20012 Computer and information systems managers 21300 Civil engineers 21310 Electrical and electronics engineers 21330 Mining engineers 21390 Aerospace engineers 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) Sub-set of 21210* Mathematicians and statisticians 21211 Information systems analysts and consultants 21223 Database analysts and data administrators 21231 Software engineers and designers 21230 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 21233 Web designers and developers 22310 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 22220 Computer network technicians 22222 Information systems testing technicians Sub-set of 51120** Producer, technical, creative, and artistic director, and project manager – Visual effects and video game Sub-set of 52120*** Digital media designers   To find out more details about “Canadian employers increase wages to attract more workers and extended the global talent stream professions” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate

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