Removing the “Canadian experience” barrier
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has developed a policy addressing the need to remove the barrier that a requirement for “Canadian Experience” poses to newcomers seeking employment and professional accreditation in the province, as we all as a best practice guide.
Read the policy on removing the “Canadian experience” barrier
Read the guide for employers and regulatory bodies
A Collaborative Model for Delivering Mentoring to Immigrants in Ottawa
This document describes a collaborative model for delivering mentoring-to-employment programs for skilled immigrants in Ottawa. It was produced under the terms of a funding agreement between the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and United Way Ottawa on behalf of Hire Immigrants Ottawa and local stakeholder organizations. Read the Framework >>
The Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
The “Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications” was developed as a point of reference for the provinces, territories, and the federal government as they work towards improving the processes for assessment and recognition of internationally trained workers’ qualifications. The Framework describes the “ideal steps and processes that governments aspire to build in order to address the current gaps to successful immigrant labour market integration.” Read the Framework >>