C.D. Howe: A Matter of Degrees: Understanding Immigrant Skills and Labour-Market Outcomes

Reasonable recommendations:

…The report, supported by the Future Skills Centre through the Government of Canada’s Future Skills program, identifies three areas for improving immigration’s economic outcomes and making better use of immigrant talent:

First, the Express Entry program could raise its minimum language threshold and place greater emphasis on advanced proficiency in Canada’s official languages, with ongoing evaluation of longer-term outcomes.

Second, faster, more consistent credential recognition and better employer recognition of foreign qualifications could help address persistent earnings and occupational gaps.

Third, employment-focused language training after arrival should be rigorously evaluated to ensure programs effectively support immigrants’ labour-market integration.

“Immigration is central to Canada’s workforce and economic growth, but attracting educated newcomers is only part of the equation,” says Mahboubi. “Helping immigrants put their skills and qualifications to work is an important opportunity to strengthen productivity and improve economic outcomes for newcomers and Canada alike.”

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Source: A Matter of Degrees: Understanding Immigrant Skills and Labour-Market Outcomes