The New Democrats promise to accelerate and streamline the recognition of foreign credentials and overseas experience in conjunction with provinces and licensing authorities. They will review the point system used to assess new applications to match the reality of work in Canada, including specific provisions for blue-collar workers and tradespeople. They will increase financial support for the settlement process for new Canadians to assist with literacy, community integration and orientation, including bridging, mentorship, English and French as a second language (ESL and FSL) programs and resource service centres.
If new Canadians are looking for a party to support them in the void left by the Liberals, they should look to the NDP.
Edmund O'Connor