Government of Canada helping 300 internationally trained newcomers in Welland area get their credentials and experience recognized in Canada
News release
Nov. 14, 2018 Welland, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada
Helping internationally trained newcomers join the Canadian workforce faster will strengthen our middle class, help those working hard to join it, and grow our economy.
That’s why today, Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced a new project that will help about 300 internationally trained newcomers in the Welland area get financial assistance and employment coaching to help them enter the Canadian workforce. Of the 44 expected to receive both loans and career counselling, half will be women, as part of an effort to increase their access to a loan for credential recognition.
The Government of Canada is investing almost $700,000 over the next eight years in the Niagara Foreign Credential Recognition Loans project. With this funding, the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre will increase resources for internationally trained newcomers to get their credentials recognized in Canada, and improve access to low-interest loans to support the foreign credential process.
By funding this project, the Government is helping reduce barriers to employment and helping newcomers find meaningful and long-term jobs in the Canadian workforce faster.
Quotes
“Helping newcomers obtain assistance to have their foreign credentials recognized will allow them to join the Canadian workforce faster, which is critical to growing our economy and strengthening the middle class. Through projects like these, we are supporting newcomersto kick-start their careers in Canada.”
– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
“Our Government continues to help reduce barriers and support newcomers—especially a number of women--as they put their skills to work in communities across Canada. This is especially important for people trained in various fields who can help fill growing vacancies in their new country.”
– Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament, Niagara Centre
“ Niagara Region has many newcomers to Canada arriving with international education and experience, looking to re-enter their professions here in Canada. The Niagara Foreign Credential Recognition Project will provide support to learn the steps to re-enter their career or a close alternative, while removing any financial barriers that would keep them from being able to access their careers sooner. This project is a needed and welcome addition to ensure newcomers are able to utilize their skills for their success and the success of Niagara Region.”
– Lori Webster, Program Coordinator, Niagara Foreign Credential Recognition
Quick facts
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Budget 2017 announced the Foreign Credential Recognition Loans projects and the Canadian Work Experience pilot projects to help highly skilled newcomers get their credentials recognized and obtain Canadian work experience more quickly so they can find jobs that suit their skills and experience.
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History has shown us that when women and girls are given opportunities to succeed, Canada succeeds. Budget 2018 builds on our commitment and includes key measures aimed at reducing the gender wage gap, encouraging greater workforce participation among women and helping to combat poverty and violence.
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Véronique Simard
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
veronique.simard@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
819-654-5611
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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