Federal credentials assessment agency is planned.A new federal agency being ensure that assessment of immigrant professional credentials will be more efficient, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Diversity Works. However, the scheme has run into criticism. The new body, however, is not intended to replace existing credential review agencies, says Martin Green, director-general of program policy planning for Human Resources and Social Development Canada The Department of Human Resources and Social Development, also referred to as Human Resources and Social Development Canada, is the department of the Government of Canada responsible for providing Canadians with the policies, programs and skills needed for the workplace and . Diane Finley Diane Finley PC, MP (born October 3, 1957 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian politician. She serves as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. , the minister of HRSDC HRSDC Human Resources and Social Development Canada HRSDC Human Resources and Skill Development Canada , and Monte Solberg, minister of Citizenship and Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. , recently restated plans, announced by the Conservatives during the election campaign, for creation of the new Canadian Agency for assessment and recognition of credentials. At least one advocacy organization for new immigrants has questioned the need for creation of a new federal agency while an existing body, the Alliance of Credential Assessment Services of Canada, is fully qualified to perform assessment functions. The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council, in a position paper released after the election, said the existing Alliance is well positioned to provide portability of assessments and to strengthen the existing system. To date, there has been no reaction from provincial governments in whose jurisdiction professional accreditation falls. |
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