The Ford Government Reduces Barriers for Immigrants with foreign credentials
The recent announcement on October 21, 2021 by the Ford Government to remove the work certification for immigrants comes as a much-welcomed move for many newcomers, and also various Ontario job sectors that have seen an increased demand for skilled workers. Currently there is a labour shortage in Ontario with 300,000 jobs unfilled - the consequences for the government mean billions of dollars in lost productivity. Canada as we know it is a land of immigrants. From the first European settlers who arrived here at the beginning of the seventeenth century to the most recent influx of immigrants from Afghanistan, newcomers have been the lifeblood of Canada’s development. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton framed the issue in terms of unnecessary bureaucratic red tape. He stated that the new legislation, if passed, would: Eliminate Canadian work experience requirements for professional registration and licensing unless an exemption is granted based on a demonstrated public health and