Ottawa has put in place new legislation aimed at filling job vacancies in needed sectors while helping skilled immigrants find a path to becoming Canadian citizens.
Announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser, the new pathway uses category-based selection as part of Express Entry, the name for the country’s economic immigration management system.
“Category-based selection will allow Canada to issue invitations to apply to prospective permanent residents with specific skills, training or language ability,” a release on the initiative states.
In 2023, the category-based selection will focus on candidates who have a strong French language proficiency or work experience in one of the following fields:
- healthcare
- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professions
- trades, such as carpenters, plumbers and contractors
- transport
- agriculture and agri-food
“By allowing us to invite more skilled workers in these professions, category-based selection supports Canada’s commitment to welcoming in-demand professionals into communities across the country,” the government said in a release. “Additionally, by placing a special focus on Francophone immigration, the Government of Canada is ensuring that French communities can continue to live their life in Canada in the official language of their choice.”
For more information on Express Entry, click here.
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