What is a General Occupations List?
The General Occupations List is based on ongoing analysis of the Canadian labour market and of applications received abroad. It identifies occupations that are in demand and can, on a national basis, absorb newcomers to Canada. back to top Skilled Worker Class Who is eligible? Canada has a vigorous immigration program for skilled and professionally trained people and in general terms Canada is currently recruiting immigrants who have: • a good education (evidence of the applicants qualifications must be provided); • employment skills that are portable to the Canadian labour market (the provision of evidence of the applicants training and experience in the labour market and demonstration that they meet Canadian standards); • communications skills ( in English or French) to enable easy integration into the Canadian community (an interview may be held to verify the applicants language ability and/or any other matters material to the application); • good character and good health (the prov
