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II. PRINCIPLES

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The Pan-Canadian Framework is based on the following guiding principles. These principles shall be interpreted in full respect of the public protection responsibility of regulatory authorities:

FAIRNESS

  • The criteria used for determining recognition of qualifications are objective, reasonable and do not exhibit bias.
  • The methods used for assessing qualifications are both necessary and sufficient for determining whether occupational standards are met.
  • Canadians and internationally-trained applicants will be treated equally with regards to the requirements that must be demonstrated in order to achieve qualification recognition.
  • Communication of assessment results involves clear explanation of the rationale for the decision that has been taken.
  • Assessment processes are efficient and avoid duplication, particularly where there are multiple assessments required by different parties during the assessment process of an individual applicant.

TRANSPARENCY

  • Requirements for applying to a specific occupation, as well as the methods for assessment and criteria for recognition of foreign qualifications, are fully described, easy to understand, and widely accessible to immigrants.
  • Where applicable, applicants are informed of all remaining options when full recognition does not initially occur.

TIMELINESS

  • The assessment and recognition of foreign qualifications, as well as the communication of assessment decisions, are carried out promptly and efficiently.

CONSISTENCY

  • The methods for assessment and criteria used for determining recognition of qualifications for specific regulated occupations are mutually acceptable in each province and territory of Canada so that the results of the assessment processes are mutually recognized.

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Date Modified:
2011-08-30