Key Points
- Canada provided Nova Scotia with additional funding to recognize foreign credentials in specific occupations better
Overview
Canada’s government recognizes the Network in Canadian History & Environment (NiCHE) project, which received up to $10 million from the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program. This project will strengthen Nova Scotia’s International Community of Healthcare Workers Engagement Program by helping approximately 370 internationally trained health professionals gain work experience and overcome credential recognition barriers in five key professions: licensed practical nurses, medical lab technologists, medical radiation technologists, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists.
In January 2024, funding was announced for 16 organizations under the FCR Program, benefiting about 6,600 internationally educated health professionals. This support aligns with the government’s commitment to address workforce challenges and speed up the process for internationally trained professionals to join Canada’s health sector.
Looking Ahead
Continue to government of Canada’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Government of Canada
