Express entry immigration system starts Jan. 1, leaving employers uncertain

Like any new way of doing things, it will take some time to know how well it is working, and whether there are some unforeseen side-effects or changes in behaviour:

The [Canadian Chamber of Commerce’] Anson-Cartwright said that while the government has given employers a first-hand look at the new online system, it will be some time before businesses can say how well the system works at matching skilled immigrants with open jobs.

“The reality is, until we actually have employers experiencing the process, we don’t really know — and neither does the government — how well it will work,” she said.

Employers will not have the same “privileged access” as the provinces and territories, she added.

The provinces will have the option to search the express entry pool, while employers will have to rely on the government to identify potential workers.

“Youd rather see more detail and have a chance to make your own assessment, rather than waiting on individuals to pop up through virtue of how they’ve designed the job system.

“That’s the big uncertainty is how this job-matching system will actually work,” Anson-Cartwright said.

Express entry immigration system starts Jan. 1, leaving employers uncertain – Politics – CBC News.