The new program is part of the pilot Project on the Pathway to Economic Mobility (PVAME). This will ensure that vulnerable people are welcomed into the country while providing Canadian employers with access to a pool of new recruits.
Targeted sectors are primarily those in high demand, including nurse assistants, personal assistants, personal assistants, assistants, software, mechanical and electrical engineers, teachers, or people qualified to work in the tourism and hotel industry.
The announcement was made Monday in Toronto by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser at an event hosted by the Government Club of Canada.
“The new way will make the application process easier and faster for employers.” »
– A proposal from Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration Canada
According to Sean Fraser, 100 million people in the world have moved, most of whom have skills to offer, while at the same time, in the summer of 2022, Canada will have left almost a million.
However, the minister emphasized that the country needs immigrants not only for economic reasons, but also to support communities and communities.
“For 50 years, we had 7 employees for every secret person. This ratio has dropped to 3 to 1, and is expected to continue to decline. »
– Quote from Sean Fraser, Immigration Minister
Consultations on the new immigration system
The Ministry of Immigration has also announced an online survey, accessible until April 27, so that organizations involved in the field of immigration, and anyone interested, can comment on how best to support and strengthen our coastal communities. to the coast
Common opinions will be gathered from this point as part of Canada’s future immigration system.
Ottawa had brought out consultations along the same lines that had already taken place on February 23 in Nova Scotia, on March 15 in British Columbia and on March 16 in the Prairies.
Since the beginning of the year, Canada has allowed spouses and children to work for a period of time in temporary work to allow them to obtain work. This two-year measure is expected to benefit the families of more than 200,000 migrant workers.
Prior to its entry into force, only one member of the two was eligible for a work permit, except in cases where the principal applicant held a highly specialized position, designated by the federal government.
