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Making it Work:
Immigration and Working in Canada

Canada offers many opportunities for new immigrants. Taking advantage of these opportunities often depends on finding work, which can be a challenge.

The Government of Canada is taking steps to break down barriers that make it difficult for immigrants to enter the labour market.

The barriers some newcomers face include:

• Non-recognition of international credentials and work experience;
• Lack of Canadian work experience;
• Inability to communicate in English or French;
• Insufficient labour market information prior to immigrating to Canada;

A Pan-Canadian Approach

Canada has two main levels of government: federal and provincial/territorial.

The provinces and territories are responsible for the labour market. This includes the authority for regulating trades and professions to protect public health and safety. Provinces and territories are working to improve the processes to assess and recognize foreign credentials.

The Government of Canada, which operates at the federal level, is committed to working closely with provinces, territories and communities across Canada to better integrate immigrants into the labour market.

Find out more

	Information for Immigrants: Facts, advice and resources for anyone thinking of coming to Canada or anyone who has recently arrived and who wants to learn more about how to settle and find work.
	Immigration Labour Market News: Read the latest information, news releases and speeches on Canada’s efforts to improve the integration of immigrants into the labour market.