The process of recognition of foreign diplomas in Canada will accelerate
The Canadian government announced a competition for in-demand professionals with international diplomas.
In the wake of the pandemic, Canadian medicine is severely understaffed. On December 5, 2022, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser issued a call for proposals as part of the Foreign Diploma Recognition Program.
According to 2020 statistics, 47% of qualified medical professionals from abroad are unemployed or underemployed in non-healthcare-related fields.
Canada is in dire need of medical workers. Professionals with international diplomas will be able to enter the competition and then receive the necessary practice, support, and workplace.
It is planned to invest up to $90 million CAD in the projects. As part of the implementation, programs will be created to help foreigners remove barriers to obtaining the necessary Canadian experience in their specialities.
The implementation of the program includes:
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