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Heather Michaud Outreach Officer IGNITE Okanagan 2020 6 March 2020
Accessing Global Talent Canada’s Immigration Advantage
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Agenda
Canada’s Immigration Advantage
Work permits
Permanent residence
Finding global talent
Resources
Policies & programs can change. Please consult www.canada.ca/immigration for up-to-date information.
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Canada’s Immigration Advantage
In the next 10 years, Immigration will meet 25% of BC’s need for skilled workers
IN 2019, over 50,000 new immigrants settled in BC
60% came through economic programs
20% studied at Canadian post-secondary institutions
Almost 89,000 work permits were issued to fill jobs in BC
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Global Talent Stream
Two-Week Service Standard
Short-Term Work Permit Exemptions
Dedicated Service Channel
Highly skilled (NOC 0, A) talent can receive expedited work permit processing
Highly skilled (NOC 0, A) talent can work in Canada for short periods with less red tape
Referred companies making significant investments in Canada can benefit from the expertise of a dedicated IRCC account manager
Employers can receive expedited Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) to hire highly specialized talent and fill in-demand occupations tracking benefits to the Canadian labour market
IRCC
ES
DC
Global Skills Strategy: Four Pillars
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Work permits: Two Programs Temporary Foreign
Worker Program TFWP
International Mobility Program
IMP
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Work Permit Programs
TFWP: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) REQUIRED
IMP: Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) EXEMPT
$1000 LMIA fee
$155 work permit fee
$85 biometrics
fee $1240
$230 employer
compliance fee
$155 work permit fee
$85 biometrics
fee $470
Step 1 - Employer: Determine Stream
Step 2 - Employer: Apply to Service
Canada (ESDC) for LMIA
Step 3 - Worker: Apply online (IRCC)
or on arrival (CBSA) for work
permit
Step 1 - Employer: Determine LMIA
exemption
Step 2 - Employer: Create Offer of Employment in Employer Portal
(IRCC)
Step 3 - Worker: Apply online (IRCC)
or on arrival (CBSA) for work
permit
Cost:
Cost:
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Examples of LMIA Exemptions
International Experience Canada Working Holiday & Young Professionals
Provincial & Territorial Nominees
Professionals Technicians Contractual service suppliers Intra-company transferees
Entrepreneurs Francophone Mobility
Youth Exchange Programs
Provincial/ Territorial
Agreements
International Agreements
Significant Benefit
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Mobilité Francophone LMIA Exemption
Exemption from LMIA process, which saves time & fees
Support from IRCC to find candidates abroad
Serve clients in both official languages
Tap into new markets & international networks
Settlement support & pathway to permanent residence
Language of daily use is French*
Job offered is skilled (NOC 0, A, B)
*language of workplace can be English
Employer Benefits Worker Eligibility
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www.destination-Canada-job-fair.ca [email protected]
Connects qualified, skilled French-speaking candidates
with Canadian employers
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Portal to Apply for Permanent Residence
Canada’s flagship skilled-worker immigration application management system
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Economic Immigration Programs
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial & Territorial Nominee Programs
Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
Quebec-selected Skilled Workers
Start-up Visa
Self-employed
Agri-food Immigration Pilot
Home Child Care Provider Pilot
Home Support Worker Pilot
Support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy, in which the benefits of immigration are shared across all regions of Canada
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Finding Foreign Workers
In Canada: • International Students • Open Work Permit
Holders • Newcomers
Abroad: • Destination Canada
Mobility Forum • Public Employment
Services
Express Entry Candidates: • Job Match Service
on www.JobBank.gc.ca
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Resources
IRCC Outreach Officer Network For help to navigate the immigration system to support your hiring needs [email protected]
IRCC Website www.cic.gc.ca/immigration
Employer’s Roadmap to hiring and retaining
internationally trained workers
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More resources
ESDC Employer Contact Centre For support with using the Temporary
Foreign Worker Program 1-800-367-5693
International Mobility Workers Unit For help to determine if you can use an
International Mobility Program exemption [email protected]
Dedicated Service Channel For companies making significant
investments in Canada that are referred by referral partners under the
Global Skills Strategy
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