V. DESIRED OUTCOMES: WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
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The following outcomes and benchmarks of success are indicators of the ideal steps and processes that governments aspire to achieve in order to address the current gaps to successful immigrant labour market integration.
PREPARATION AND PRE-ARRIVAL SUPPORTS
As early as possible in the immigration process, immigrants will have access to reliable and accurate information and assessment services.
Benchmarks of Success
- Immigrants are able to make contact with key stakeholders, including the appropriate regulatory authority, prior to their arrival in Canada.
- Immigrants are adequately informed of and prepared for the assessment requirements for registration in their chosen field.
- Improved availability and quality of assessment preparation and other early intervention support tools, including occupation specific self-assessment tools and reference and exam preparation materials.
ASSESSMENT
Methods used for assessing foreign qualifications will be reasonable and objective, and regulatory authorities will share information regarding the approaches they use with their regulatory counterparts in other jurisdictions.
Benchmarks of Success
- Assessment processes and requirements are easily understood and widely accessible to immigrants.
- Assessment processes and methods used for determining the recognition of foreign qualifications are fair, sufficient, and as timely and cost-effective as possible.
- Assessment methods consider foreign skills, experience and education relevant to working in a given occupation in Canada.
- Assessment opportunities are increasingly available prior to an individual’s arrival in Canada.
- Information regarding assessment approaches and tools is available online, and opportunities exist for practitioners and other affected stakeholders to share best practices regarding assessments.
RECOGNITION
Recognition-related decisions will be clearly and comprehensively communicated in a timely fashion.
Benchmarks of Success- Criteria for decision-making concerning recognition are transparent and easily understood.
- Immigrants are adequately informed about reasons for the decision, including the identification of additional requirements for licensure and registration, as well as avenues for internal review and appeals.
- Outcomes of recognition decisions pertaining to foreign qualifications are mutually recognized across provinces and territories, in accordance with the Agreement on Internal Trade.
BRIDGE-TO-LICENSURE
Immigrants are made aware of bridge-to-licensure and registration opportunities so that they may upgrade their qualifications as required for entry-to-practice.
- Immigrants have access to information regarding the availability of training that responds to the identified gaps in qualifications.
- Immigrants have access to information regarding career alternatives, where skills upgrading is not a viable option.
- Immigrants are able to acquire relevant pieces of upgrading with minimal repetition of previouslyacquired training, where appropriate.
WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION
Immigrants and employers are able to access required supports in order to bridge immigrants successfully into the workforce in a timely fashion.
Benchmarks of Success
- Labour market and career guidance information is available to immigrants early and throughout the immigration process.
- Supports for labour market integration are available, such as language upgrading, career advice study preparation, mentorships and internships, and bridging programs.
- Tools and resources are available to employers that will enhance their ability to integrate and retain immigrants, including diversity awareness, workplace receptivity, and workplace retention practices.
- Supports for the development of innovative approaches to promote and facilitate the entry of immigrants into the workforce.
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