The Non-Accreditation of Immigrant Professionals in Canada: Societal Dimensions of the Problem

Abstract

This paper explores issues related to the problem of the non-accreditation of foreign-trained professionals in Canada. It touches on the major societal impacts of the problem plus the stages and barriers in the immigrant accreditation process. It also examines some policy initiatives presently being undertaken by the major stakeholders such as provincial and federal governments, post-secondary educational institutions, professional bodies and employers. The paper concludes by a brief list of possible four policy elements of a concerted national strategy to deal more effectively with this issue in Canada.