Canadian Provinces Want More Skilled Immigrants
Some provincial immigration ministers in Canada are beginning to ask for more control over the immigration process. This action is due to the increasing labour shortage across the country. As a result, they reached out to their federal counterpart to bring about this change. The ministers in question were from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Canadian Visa Expert reported that the letter sent by these ministers had a request for permission to select more immigrants with their preferred skills. They sent their letters to Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, Sean Fraser.
Reasons for the Provincial Immigration Ministers’ Action
The letter the ministers sent to Sean Fraser was prompted by their desire to take action about their communities’ rapidly evolving needs. The letter stated that a flexible system that can adapt to dynamic humanitarian and economic needs would suffice.
The ultimate reason for the letter sent by the ministers was to request that provinces be allowed to select more foreign workers who can meet the needs of the local job market. According to Canadian Visa Expert, granting this request will help Canada attract and keep workers.
Generally, provinces know their local economies best. Thus, they have the knowledge to select skillful new immigrants for Canada. The national Canadian immigration agency, however, has the sole authority to approve foreign workers for immigration to Canada.
Canadian Visa Expert reported that the letter sent by these ministers had a request for permission to select more immigrants with their preferred skills. They sent their letters to Canada’s minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship, Sean Fraser.
Hope to Combat Labour Shortage in Canada
It is no news that Canada is searching for talent to fill its vacant positions, particularly in the skilled trades. With the help of provincial immigration ministers, more skilled immigrants will get into Canada. In all, the newcomers will help fill the many job openings available in the country.
