Vancouver, February 18, 2010 — More skilled immigrants to Canada will be able to access the help needed to jump-start their credential recognition process through expanded overseas orientation services, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, invited employers to submit their applications for funding through Canada Summer Jobs 2010.

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KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA --(Marketwire - Jan. 13, 2010) - An individual with disabilities will get help to enter the job market as a result of the Government of Canada's support to the Arion Therapeutic Riding Association. Mr. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - January 11, 2010) - Newcomers to Canada will get the help they need to better integrate into the workforce through a new project funded by the Government of Canada. The Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas) and Member of Parliament for Thornhill, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

The lack of recognition of foreign credentials, specifically in licensed professions, has been a crisis with no easy solutions. For years, the federal government has pointed out such matters are primarily a provincial jurisdiction. But then provinces and regulatory boards have been slow in addressing the integration of immigrants. There has been a lack of singular leadership to drive this labour dilemma forward. A new agreement aims to correct this.

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