Working in Canada remains popular with Brits, says expert
July 22 2009 by Mark Johnstone
Working in Canada remains popular
An agency that puts skilled work-visa holders in touch with employers with skills shortages says that Canada is more popular than ever with British workers looking to start a new life abroad.
An agency that puts skilled work-visa holders in touch with employers with skills shortages says that Canadian immigration is more popular than ever with British workers looking to start a new life abroad.
Ken Docherty, from 3E Connect Direct, claims that the economic downturn has increased the number of British workers wanting to move and work in Canada in the their area of expertise.
He adds that Canada’s plans to continue welcoming large numbers of migrants through its generous policy on working visas means it remains a top choice with UK migrants. Docherty says, “with other traditional emigration favourites for Brits abroad revising down their anticipated intake of immigrants, we’re seeing a burgeoning interest from skilled workers and professionals who want to connect directly with a Canadian employer in the hope of organising employment before making the big move.”
Some 247,243 permanent residents were welcomed in Canada last year, in addition to 192,519 temporary workers who made the move to Canada to fill roles in certain industries that suffer seasonal labour shortages such as agriculture and tourism.
With unemployment still high in the UK, British workers will be pleased to hear that many Canadian employers are looking to take on foreign talent. Docherty explains, “We’re still seeing signs of a qualified labour shortage and some members still find it difficult to locate suitable employees. A shortage of skilled, unskilled and semi-skilled labour is an issue for between 10% and 20% of our members, with a skew toward skilled labour shortages”.
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