Economy

OECD, MaRS Commend Canada’s Targeted Immigration Programs

Of note is Canada’s “Express Entry” (EE) program, introduced in 2015 under Stephen Harper’s Conservative government and since tweaked by the Liberals, which ranks potential immigrants
OECD, MaRS Commend Canada’s Targeted Immigration Programs
Minister of Immigration Ahmed Hussen makes an announcement in Toronto on Jan. 14, 2019. The OECD says Canada’s immigration programs are moving the needle in attracting talented foreigners. The country has for decades managed labour migration to achieve the highest share of well-educated foreign-born people among OECD nations. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn
Rahul Vaidyanath
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Canada’s push to attract highly skilled immigrants is meeting with success, according to feedback from the MaRS Discovery District innovation hub and the OECD. In the global race for talent, Canada is emerging as a model for other nations.
Of note is Canada’s “Express Entry” (EE) program, introduced in 2015 under Stephen Harper’s Conservative government and since tweaked by the Liberals, which ranks potential immigrants for things like language proficiency, age, and relatives living in Canada. Most of these immigrants are admitted without a job offer, which differs from the majority of other OECD countries.
Rahul Vaidyanath
Rahul Vaidyanath
Journalist
Rahul Vaidyanath is a journalist with The Epoch Times in Ottawa. His areas of expertise include the economy, financial markets, China, and national defence and security. He has worked for the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and investment banks in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.
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