Why are immigration and FCR so important in addressing skills and labour shortages?
Immigration is vital to our continued prosperity. Recent studies have shown that immigration will account for all net labour force growth in Canada within the next 10 to 15 years, and all net population growth in Canada within the next 30 years. Currently, however, the qualifications of some immigrants are not recognized in Canada, which prevents newcomers from contributing fully to our economic and social development. This situation also hinders our ability to attract skilled immigrants. Ultimately, the FCR program will help us recognize foreign qualifications so that immigrants may better contribute to Canada’s economic and social development.
