Canada positions itself as a nation in need of skilled immigrants to address labour shortages, support an aging population and drive economic growth. But the reality of Canada’s labour market tells a different story.
Upon arrival, the credentials of the talent attracted from abroad often face skepticism. The issue isn’t just about integration, it’s about the bigger problem of how Canada recognizes and values educational backgrounds, skills and professional experience.
At the centre of that failure is the idea of “Canadian experience.” This refers to the requirement that job applicants have prior work experience in the Canadian labour market to gain further employment.
