Information on Immigration and Visas

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;

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.