Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is taking significant steps to facilitate the recruitment of foreign workers by Canadian employers in their pursuit of economic growth. The Honourable Marc Miller, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, has announced the launch of CAN Work Philippines—a pioneering initiative hosted at IRCC's visa office in Manila. This program coincides with the inaugural Philippines–Canada Friendship Week and is designed to simplify the work permit application process for eligible Canadian employers. It also offers the convenience of scheduling group appointments for medical assessments and biometric data collection for prospective employees from the Philippines, thus expediting their journey to work in Canada. CAN Work Philippines is accessible to Canadian employers who are seeking to recruit around 50 or more workers from the Philippines. It is particularly advantageous for those operating in crucial sectors like healthcare, construction, and agri-food. Canada places a strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights of temporary foreign workers. As a prerequisite for participation in this program, employers are required to demonstrate their commitment to fair and ethical recruitment practices, as outlined by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Furthermore, IRCC has pledged $200,000 to the IOM to foster the adoption of ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines. This funding will enable the IOM to collaborate closely with the Philippine government, conduct training sessions, and promote the IOM's Fair and Ethical Recruitment Due Diligence Toolkit to organizations engaged in or interested in talent recruitment in the country. The Philippines plays a vital role in Canada's Indo–Pacific Strategy and is a major source of newcomers to Canada. These efforts aim to strengthen the social bonds between the two nations while addressing critical labor shortages within the Canadian economy. Simultaneously, they underscore Canada's status as a prime destination for global talent. Read more: <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/pilot-program-launches-to-streamline-work-permit-processing-for-canadian-employers-recruiting-in-the-philippines.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-large">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/pilot-program-launches-to-streamline-work-permit-processing-for-canadian-employers-recruiting-in-the-philippines.html</a>

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