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Does Express Entry affect employers?

In January 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada launches its new electronic system, Express Entry, to manage applications for permanent residence under certain economic immigration programs.

The Government of Canada, provinces/territories and Canadian employers will be able to select people from the Express Entry pool.

Before looking in Express Entry, employers must first make every effort to try and find a Canadian or permanent resident to fill vacant job opportunities.

Employers in Canada who cannot find a Canadian or permanent resident for a permanent job will be able to consider candidates from the pool who meet their needs.

Express Entry and the Government of Canada’s Job Bank will let eligible employers in Canada and skilled foreign nationals connect with one another more easily, making integration faster once immigrants arrive in Canada.

Express Entry to bring 500 more skilled immigrants to Manitoba

The Province of Manitoba has been allocated a maximum of 500 potential immigrants to endorse from a new national pool of international skilled workers who have expressed interest in immigrating to Canada.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s “Express Entry” system, which intends to match the education and experience of people interested in immigrating with the qualifications needed by Canadian employers, takes affect in 2014.

Manitoba’s Express Entry allocation is separate from and in addition to the allocation of 5,000 immigrants that Manitoba can nominate each year under the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.

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Hiring francophone immigrants without a Labour Market Impact Assessment

In a series of meetings with community leaders, immigration advocacy groups, and stakeholders in Winnipeg this week, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander has advocated increased francophone immigration across Canada.

Alexander said communities outside Quebec should be targeted in particular for francophone immigration. The Government of Canada is committed to increasing the French-speaking immigrant population outside Quebec, and has established the Francophone Significant Benefit Program for employers, which allows for LMIA-exempt hiring of skilled French-speaking/bilingual professionals.

“Our government is proud to promote Francophone immigration to Canada, which will help to ensure our communities remain vibrant and prosperous. We will continue to work with our partners to attract Francophone immigrants with the skills our labour market and economy needs,” Alexander said.

While in Winnipeg, Mr. Alexander met with the local Francophone Immigration Network and other stakeholders to discuss francophone immigration and other local needs. The minister also visited the Accueil Francophone and met with young Manitobans who participated in a program of the Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba. These two organizations provide services and programs to help francophone immigrants settle and enter the job market.

Canada ‘tops’ with UK skilled workers

Skilled workers in the UK take note: Canada is the no. 1 immigration destination, having knocked down Australia after a decade in the top spot, according to attendance records of recent Working International expos.

Working International holds recruitment events in the UK, and partners with employers and the Province of Manitoba to source internationally experienced skilled workers and professionals who are needed in the Manitoba labour market.

If you are a Manitoba employer seeking staff or are interested in moving to Manitoba, Canada, take note of these upcoming Work International events:

London (Sep. 20–21, 2014): 26 million people live within two hours of London. Also a European hub, you can expect to meet Brits from the South of England and skills from Europe. We regularly attract highly specialist people from Germany and other Western European countries applying to specific positions being promoted.

Dublin (Sep. 24, 2014): Unemployment in Ireland is almost 12 per cent. Prospects are not great for many, yet the skill base is high. Irish workers in all areas contribute significantly to our economy and are well respected in Canada. The one-day event allows you to meet these people and directly recruit them before they move.

Manchester (Sep. 27–28, 2014): The hub of the North of England, Manchester is within two hours of 17.5 million people. Steeped in manufacturing and engineering history, Canadian companies always do well here, meeting skilled people very motivated to move for a superior lifestyle and away from overcast skies.

Eastern Europe Recruitment Mission 2014

Note: The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is no longer accepting expressions of interest to participate in this recruitment mission.

Representatives of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) are scheduled to visit Eastern Europe at the end of next month to recruit qualified skilled workers interested in moving to and settling in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Deadline: Your complete expression of interest must be received by the MPNP office in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada no later than Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

Interviews of pre-selected candidates (only) will be held in Warsaw and Berlin. Details and dates will be provided to individuals who pass our screening process.

To be selected, email the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program at mpnpexploratoryvisit@gov.mb.ca with the subject line “Eastern Europe 2014”. Attach your résumé and the official results document from a recent IELTS-G test showing you scored at least 5 in all categories and overall.

Note: The MPNP Eastern Europe Recruitment Mission 2014 is open only to passport holders of Eastern European countries, including the former Soviet bloc. You must be able to travel to Poland or Germany for an interview.

To candidates who pass the initial screening, the MPNP will send a questionnaire about your employment and education, and your intention and ability to economically establish and settle in Manitoba, Canada as a permanent resident.

After an interview, you may be formally invited to apply to immigrate through the MPNP under the Manitoba Invitation connection category.

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