1. How to get your foreign
credentials recognized in
Canada
Settlement Workshop
CLB 5+

2. Agenda:
In this workshop, you will
• learn how to get started with your credential
recognition process;
• learn about the governmental support: Foreign
Credential Recognition Program; and
• learn some strategies to succeed in re-entering
your profession in Canada.

3. Introduction
• What is your name?
• Which country are you from?
• What made you join this workshop? What are
you hoping to learn from it?
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4. Vocabulary
professions
degree
credentials
recognize
certify
assessment
regulatory
body /
regulator
traderegulated

5. Will my credentials from outside
of Canada be recognised?
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6. Who needs to get their
credentials assessed?
• You need to get your credentials
(education, work experience and
professional license from your country)
assessed, if you are …
1. immigrating under the Federal Skilled
Worker program.
2. coming to Canada to work in regulated
professions or trades
3. coming to study
Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/credentials/

7. Why is it important to get your
credentials assessed?
• Credential assessment will help you:
see whether your credentials are equal to the standards set for Canadian
workers
find out whether you need more training, education or Canadian work
experience
understand the types of jobs for which you might be qualified
help employers understand your qualifications
The information is cited from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/credentials/.
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8. How do newcomers determine the
course of their professional journey?
• Questions you want to ask yourself:
“What jobs in Canada do I qualify for with my
credentials from my country at this moment?”
“What jobs in Canada will I qualify for in the
future? What do I need to do now? How long will
it take to get the jobs?”
“Are there any related jobs that I can use my skills
and experience from my country for?”
“Do I have enough information to make the right
decision for myself?”

9. Journeys to Recognition:
Violeta Velickovska’s Case
Go to
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca
/journeys-to-recognition/violet-velickovska/

10. Challenges in Process of
Recognition:
Discussion 1:
Q: What are the challenges that Violeta
faced in the process of her credential
recognition?

11. Useful Tips:
Discussion 2:
Q: What could Violeta have done to
speed up her credential recognition
process?

12. Useful Tips:
• Start the credential assessment and
recognition process as soon as possible,
even before you arrive in Canada.
• Do a lot of research beforehand.
• Be aware that it takes time and costs
money.
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13. Steps to Get Your Credentials
Assessed
2. Find out if the jobs are
regulated or not.
3. Contact the regulatory body
of your profession or trade.
4. Collect the necessary
documents and information.
3. Find out if you need further
training or education.
4. Apply for an academic
credential assessment if your
foreign degree needs to be
assessed.
1. Evaluate your professional
background both in your home
country and in Canada, and
find the types of jobs for which
you might qualify.
5. Applying for licensing.
Regulated
Non-regulated
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14. Regulated or Non-Regulated?
1. Go to Job Bank: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/.
2. Choose Explore Careers by Occupation.
3. Type in the occupation you want the information
for, and the city where you wish to work.

15. Regulated or Non-Regulated?
4. Choose Education & Job Requirements. Be
sure to choose the tab “Manitoba”.
4. Check if it is regulated or non-regulated.

16. How to Find the Regulatory Body
The information is cited from http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/.

17. How to Find the Regulatory Body
for Your Profession (continued)
If you wish to work in a regulated
profession, start at
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissio
ner.ca/faq/general/#7

18. The Licensing Process for
Professions
1. Contact the regulatory body of your
profession.
2. Collect the necessary information and
documents.
3. Apply for the license.
4. Get your assessment result from the
regulatory body.

19. Regulators might ask you …
• Provide proof of your previous education
• Provide your original degrees, diplomas and
certificates, including translated, notarized
copies
• Provide proof of your English language
proficiency
• Provide information about your previous work
experience
• Take one or more upgrading courses
The information above is cited from
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca/for-internationally-educated-
professionals/.

20. Regulators might ask you …
• Write exams. Many exams are offered in
English only. Some exams must be written in
another province
• Complete an assignment
• Get Canadian work experience
• Work under supervision throughout the
licensing process
The information above is cited from
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca/for-internationally-educated-
professionals/.

21. Governmental Support:
• Foreign Credential Recognition
Program – The Federal Government
Initiative:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/crede
ntial_recognition/foreign/index.shtml

22. What is the Foreign Credential
Recognition Program (FCRP)?
1. Funding for Organizations
– Funding is provided to projects or
activities that ensure and promote fair
FCR process.
2. Financial Assistance for Individuals
– Loan is provided to internationally trained
individuals to reduce their financial
burden in the FCR process.
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/credential_recognition/index.shtml

23. Target Occupations
• Architects
• Engineers
• Financial Auditors and
Accountants
• Medical Laboratory
Technologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists
• Registered Nurses
• Dentists
• Engineering Technicians
• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Medical Radiation Technologists
• Physicians
• Teachers (K-12)
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24. View a Success Story:
“How did FCRP help Dr. Bin to achieve
his dream job in Canada?”
To view the video, go to
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/credential_recognition/stories/
index.shtml
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/credential_recognition/stories/index.shtml

25. Transcript
Everybody has a reason to come to Canada.
I compared many other countries and cities and finally I chose here.
There is a program for us, the foreign-trained professionals.
The program, actually, is a kind of bridge that’s connecting us, the foreign
trained professionals, into the right now, the position.
Before I came to Canada, I was there.
After I came here, I dropped down to do whatever I have to do to survive,
not striving.
Surviving as a kitchen help, I worked in the Richmond Night Market, I worked
in the dental laboratory as a technician polishing the denture(s).
But with this help, from this program, from this loan, I got some information, I
got some financial support.
See, I’m now working, as a professional, as a dentist.
So this program definitely changed my life. I’m happy.
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/credential_recognition/video/dr-bin-xie.shtml

26. Interested in Financial Support
from FCRP?
• Go to the SEED website below and find
more information about how you can apply
for micro loan.
http://seedwinnipeg.ca/programs/detail/recognition-counts

27. For the Further Information
• Government of Canada – Prepare for life in Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-move.asp
• The Government of Manitoba – Immigration and Economic
Opportunities
http://www.immigratemanitoba.com/opportunities-for-immigrants-in-manitoba-mpnp/mpnp-
employment-jobs-work/professions/
• Job Bank - Explore Careers by Occupation
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/occupation_search-eng.do?&source=mb-immg
• Office of the Manitoba Fairness Commissioner
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca/
• Supporting Employment & Economic Development (SEED)
http://seedwinnipeg.ca/programs/detail/recognition-counts

28. Any questions?
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29. Post-Workshop Activity 1
Online Research
Choose the occupation that you are interested in and
do the research about the job on the Job Bank
website.
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/
Find the following information:
1. Is the job regulated or non-regulated?
2. If your job is regulated, what’s the regulatory body?
3. What’s the contact information (address, phone number
and URL) of the regulator?
When you are ready, go to the forum and share what
you’ve found out!

30. Post-Workshop Activity 2
Discuss on the Forum!
What are the challenges for newcomers who
want to work as internationally trained
professionals or tradespeople?
How did Alok overcome the challenges?
What would you do if you were him?
Take a look at Alok Anand’s Case:
http://www.manitobafairnesscommissioner.ca/journe
ys-to-recognition/alok-anand/

31. Thank you for joining us today!
See you online!