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International Legislators Forum June 26 th , 2014

Towards Effective and Efficient Recognition and Licensing of Internationally Educated Professionals. International Legislators Forum June 26 th , 2014. Immigration by the numbers. Manitoba Needs Immigrants 100% Percentage of the net increase to the

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International Legislators Forum June 26 th , 2014

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  1. Towards Effective and Efficient Recognition and Licensing of Internationally Educated Professionals International Legislators Forum June 26th, 2014

  2. Immigration by the numbers Manitoba Needs Immigrants 100% Percentage of the net increase to the Canadian labour force made up of immigrants by 2016 2031 Predicted year immigrants make up 100% of Manitoba’s net population growth

  3. Progress & Need for Systemic Change • Need to recognize that assessment and licensing systems have historically been developed to deal with recent Canadian graduates entering the professions. Here the focus is on: • Academic credentials • Regulatory exams • Dedicated and effective assessment of mid-career, internationally educated professionals are called: • Recognition for qualifications evident in professional work experience • Strong professional orientation and training support to address natural gaps • We need to change the system, not the immigrant . 7

  4. Implementing Fairness Legislation: Making Progress OMFC & Regulators Registration Reviews – Fairness Commissioner Recommendations & Regulator Action Plans Commitments • Improving information • Improving procedural fairness • Streamlining and rationalizing documentation requirements • Ensuring proper assessment preparation supports • Implementing the assessment of work experience • Ensuring of fair language proficiency policies • Developing gap training opportunities Visit ‘Manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca’ for regulator review reports with the Fairness Commissioners recommendations and regulator action plans

  5. Implementing Fairness Legislation: Making Progress OMFC, Regulators & Others • Data collected on applicants • Development and delivery of gap training programs • Professional Practice Seminars • Best Practice Sharing • Capacity development • Participation local, provincial, national events • Development of tools

  6. Working Together Systemic changes

  7. Thank You Contact: 301 – 155 Carlton St. Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8 E: omfc@gov.mb.ca T: 204.945.7353 Toll Free: 1.800.282.8068 ext. 7353 F: 204.948.4712 www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca

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