Service Canada has released new lists of occupations which have been designated as “under pressure”.
Employers wishing to hire foreign workers for occupations that appear on a regional “under pressure” list only have to carry out minimal advertising, rather than the more comprehensive recruitment efforts normally required under the Foreign Worker Program. Employers must, however, still satisfy all of the other Foreign Worker Program criteria.
If you have any questions or wish further information about these changes, please contact Paul McLean of our office.