Canada Immigration

Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge. Canada offers many opportunities for new immigrants. Taking advantage of these opportunities often depends on finding work, which can be a challenge. The Government of Canada is taking steps to break down barriers that make it difficult for immigrants to enter the labour market.

The barriers some newcomers face include:

• Non-recognition of international credentials and work experience;
• Lack of Canadian work experience;
• Inability to communicate in English or French;
• Insufficient labour market information prior to immigrating to Canada;

If you are interested in immigrating to Canada, you have a number of options when applying for permanent residence status. Read about these programs and decide which class suits you and your family best.

A new comer’s introduction to Canada can help you plan your move to Canada. The guide includes advice on such things as preparing to enter the Canadian work force, choosing a place to live and learning about life in Canada.

Find out more:

Skilled workers class Immigration: Canada values the skills and experiences that foreign professionals and workers bring with them. Check to see if your skills and experience qualify you to come to Canada as a skilled worker.

Business class Immigration: Canada has a strong economic culture. If you have experience running or investing in businesses, you may qualify to come to Canada as a business immigrant.

Provincial Nomination: Most Canadian provinces have programs that encourage immigrants to settle in those provinces and benefit their economies. Learn about settling in one of Canada’s provinces as a provincial nominee.

Family Class Immigration: Family class immigration reunites families in Canadian homes. Learn how to sponsor your family member or come to Canada as a member of the family class.

A Pan-Canadian Approach
Canada has two main levels of government: federal and provincial/territorial.

The provinces and territories are responsible for the labour market. This includes the authority for regulating trades and professions to protect public health and safety. Provinces and territories are working to improve the processes to assess and recognize foreign credentials.

The Government of Canada, which operates at the federal level, is committed to working closely with provinces, territories and communities across Canada to better integrate immigrants into the labour market.