Category : Canada Skilled Immigration

Title : Regulations won't solve skills shortage - Canada alters immigration policies - Brief Article

OTTAWA -- The changes to the immigration regulations announced by the federal government are a step in the right direction to helping fill current and future shortages in skilled labour in Canada, stated the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. However, the Chamber also cautioned that many regulations remain too restrictive.

The Chamber applauded the change in age regulations, which will enable older skilled workers to come to Canada. In addition, allowing more points for applicants with a trade certificate or second degree was also welcomed.

Chamber officials expressed disappointment that many restrictive regulations will remain, such as those that require higher language qualifications for skilled workers and those that require job offers and family relationships in Canada.

"Unfortunately, these changes are not sufficient to allow for the kind of increases in skilled labour that we need to fill current and future shortages," said Hughes Anthony, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. "Without significant increases in immigration of skilled workers, many sectors of the Canadian economy will not be able to expand and keep pace internationally."

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