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Manitoba Government Launches Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program

Support to Help Reduce Barriers to Foreign Qualification Recognition: Wharton

The Manitoba government is launching the new Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program to help reduce financial barriers associated with foreign qualification recognition, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton announced today.

“According to Manitoba’s 2022-26 Labour Market Outlook, nearly two in seven job openings in the province’s self-regulated professions are expected to go unfilled. At the same time, research shows that internationally educated immigrants are far less likely to work in their field of study than those educated in Canada,” said Wharton. “I am pleased to announce the launch of this new program to support the labour market integration of skilled newcomers in Manitoba.”

The program will provide eligible internationally educated professionals with up to $23,000 in financial assistance toward assessment and training costs associated with registering in one of Manitoba’s 28 non-nursing self-regulated professions.

To be eligible for the program, professionals must have already started the registration process and have an assessment decision letter from their profession’s regulatory body. The program will support professionals who are able to complete the registration process in a timely manner and intend to work in Manitoba after registration, noted the minister.

“Manitoba Start works in tandem with the Manitoba government by supporting internationally trained workers to develop career plans and find stepping-stone jobs in their area of expertise. We also help foreign-trained professionals work through the credential recognition process,” said Judith Hayes, executive director, Manitoba Start. “This funding will increase opportunities for newcomers to more quickly apply their skills to enter the Manitoba labour market.”

The minister noted the new Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program is modelled on the successful Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in Manitoba Project, which launched in 2021 to support eligible IENs with financial assistance to pursue registration. To date, that initiative has provided support to over 250 IENs.

For a complete list of self-regulated professions in Manitoba, visit www.gov.mb.ca/frpo/subject_to_the_act.html.

For more information on the Manitoba Careers for Internationally Educated Professionals Program, visit www.gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/ieps/index.html.

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For more information:

• Public information, contact Manitoba Government Inquiry: 1-866-626-4862 or 204-945-3744.
• Media requests for general information, contact Communications and Engagement: [email protected].
• Media requests for ministerial comment, contact Communications and Stakeholder Relations: 204-451-7109.

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The Foundational Partners (FP) for the #ImmigrantsWork in Winnipeg initiative are economic development, educational, immigrant-serving and other workforce development organizations that represent a critical perspective necessary for the development and execution of the key outputs of the project and will ultimately be instrumental in its long-term impact. The FP will be convened and mobilized by the project co-lead organizations, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, the Success Skills Centre, and World Education Services.

“We are excited to partner with WES as an organization that champions and supports newcomers in Canada and the United States. We think that their goals align with the work of IPW and that this partnership will enhance our work with Winnipeg employers to provide meaningful employment opportunities for Newcomer Communities.” Reuben Garang, director, Immigration Partnership Winnipeg

WES Partners with Five Communities Across Canada to Find Solutions to the Skills Shortage

Communities across Canada are struggling to find the talent they need. With the labour force expected to be close to 100 percent dependent on immigration to fuel growth, the communities’ need for immigrant talent has never been greater.

In response to the ongoing Canadian labour crisis, WES launched #ImmigrantsWork to work with community partners in mobilizing local employers to co-design solutions that help identify, recruit, hire, and retain local immigrant talent. Building on the successes and learnings from a pilot phase, World Education Services (WES) is proud today to announce the names of the five new communities across Canada that will be joining the second phase of the #ImmigrantsWork initiative:

• Grey and Bruce Counties, Ontario 
• Lanark and Renfrew Counties, Ontario 
• Regina, Saskatchewan
• Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody), British Columbia
• Winnipeg, Manitoba 

“We know that there has never been a greater need for scalable localized solutions that harness immigrant skills,” said WES Managing Director Shamira Madhany. “Communities in rural and northern Canada are particularly affected. That’s why we are so delighted to pursue these new partnerships with these communities.”

In November 2022, WES launched a call for expressions of interest (EoI) for the second phase of #ImmigrantsWork and in response received more than a dozen submissions from organizations representing communities all over Canada. Applicants had to meet certain criteria, including:

• Direct experience working with local employers, including small and medium-sized enterprises
• Ties to a network of strong, locally engaged partners and stakeholders
• Inclusion of immigrant- and refugee-led organizations

About the #ImmigrantsWork Initiative 

In late 2021, WES identified three pilot communities: the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and Greater Moncton. The first phase of the #ImmigrantsWork pilot program was successfully completed in 2022, resulting in the launch of Employer Playbook: Strategies for Immigrant Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces, a digitized and localized employer resource that was well received by employers and workforce development stakeholders across the pilot communities.

The upcoming phase of #ImmigrantsWork will sustain the momentum and build on the success of the earlier phase, testing the program in new communities that have different needs and capacities.

“The #ImmigrantsWork program reinforces WES’ commitment to addressing workforce shortages through an innovative community engagement initiative, anchored in collective action to drive systemic change in Canada’s labour market,” said WES Managing Director Shamira Madhany. “Insights gained throughout the work with local employers and communities will further enrich WES’ policy and programmatic work with national business associations and will have a long-lasting impact on immigration and labour policy.”

Interested in learning more about #ImmigrantsWork? Please see the case study paper that outlines the pilot projects’ key concepts and operational details.

#ImmigrantsWork Partners

Following a rigorous evaluation, WES identified five lead organizations that will act as the primary local point of contact and support the local #ImmigrantsWork network. They are:

Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership: Building a more welcoming and inclusive Grey Bruce is the foundation of the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP). In 2020, Grey and Bruce Counties received funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to administer the GBLIP—a collaborative community initiative designed to fill critical gaps in the local labour force by improving the successful integration of newcomers. The GBLIP works at the local level to foster a sense of belonging and supports various stakeholders in building their capacity, raising awareness of the needs of newcomers, and supporting community-level research and planning. The GBLIP recognizes that immigration will continue to play a key role in the economic future of Grey and Bruce Counties. Learn more about GBLIP at greybrucelip.ca.

• Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark and Renfrew: Funded by IRCC, its purpose is to bring together service providers, settlement agencies, community groups, employers, municipalities, and other key organizations to develop welcoming communities that are inclusive of newcomers. In Lanark and Renfrew Counties, the work of the Local Immigration Partnership is administered by Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus. For more information, visit liplanarkrenfrew.ca.
• Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership: Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) work to develop a coordinated and collaborative strategy that enhances the engagement of newcomers in the local economy and community. LIPs are funded by IRCC and can be found in more than 80 communities across the country. The Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership Project (RRLIP Project) convenes partners to collaboratively address the needs of newcomers and enhance their successful settlement in Regina. Guided by the results of its most recent community consultation activity (the 2022 RRLIP Newcomer Survey), the RRLIP’s current action plan addresses local priorities for enhanced settlement outcomes. Labour market integration has consistently been identified as the top priority, and thus the RRLIP views the partnership with WES as a natural extension of this ongoing collaborative work in Regina as well as a source of support.
• S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (aka United Chinese Community Enrichment Services Society): The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) brings community leaders and organizations across multiple sectors together to develop welcoming and inclusive communities where established residents and newcomers feel a sense of belonging and attachment. TCLIP supports the communities of Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody through engagement, capacity building, and collaborations to enhance newcomers’ and immigrants’ meaningful participation in the economic, social, cultural, and civic life of the community.

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The Manitoba government has approved regulatory changes that allow internationally educated physicians to enter the healthcare workforce sooner. Until now, International Medical Graduates (IMGs) were required to pass a general qualifying examination – the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination Part 1 (MCCQE1) – before applying for provisional registration [1]. The exam requirement has been removed, eliminating a barrier for IMGs to begin practicing in the province.

IMGs who apply for provisional registration in Manitoba already have medical degrees and have completed residency programs with certifying exams, while the MCCQE1 only assesses the medical knowledge and clinical decision-making ability of candidates at a level expected of a medical student.

If a physician meets all other requirements for provisional registration, they must complete a Practice Ready Assessment and are assigned a mentor for one year and a practice supervisor for the duration of their provisional registration. Practice supervision includes monitoring/chart reviews, a 360- review, and a chart audit within the first two years in practice. Practice supervision remains in place until the physician meets the requirements for full registration, which must occur within five years.

“This change allows us to recruit more physicians to Manitoba while maintaining high competency levels. The exam was holding back many qualified, internationally trained physicians from coming to the province,” said Dr. Anna Ziomek, registrar, CPSM. “From a regulatory standpoint, we must take all steps possible to eliminate barriers to assessment without compromising quality and patient safety.”

Practice Ready Assessments adequately assess an applicant’s abilities and competence but eliminating the exam required an amendment of the CPSM General Regulation, which the Manitoba government approved.

CPSM consulted with registrants and stakeholders in the fall and the majority supported the amendment.

To learn more: https://cpsm.mb.ca/news/eliminating-exam-requirement-removes-major-barrier-for-international-medical-graduates-seeking-to-practice-in-manitoba

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CBC 5-month paid journalism boot camp

CBC Manitoba Pathways is a 5-month, paid, full-time “journalism boot camp” for anyone who is indigenous, black or a person of colour. You don’t need any experience in journalism- but you do need to be a storyteller. We will equip you with training in all areas of the newsroom: radio, television and digital.

The deadline to apply is November 10th.

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