Canada / New immigration stream for 3,000 skilled immigrants to fill ‘serious’ labour shortages

Canada will open its doors to 3,000 skilled tradespeople starting next year under a new immigration stream set to launch Jan. 2, 2013, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced Monday.

“The new skilled trades stream will help address serious labour shortages in some regions of the country, and support economic growth,” he said.

“For too long, Canada’s immigration system has not been open to these in-demand skilled workers. These changes are long overdue and will help us move to a fast and flexible immigration system that works for Canada’s economy.”

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via Jason Kenney opens door to 3,000 skilled trade workers to fill ‘serious’ labour shortages | Canada | News | National Post.