AngusChak

As the country exits the recession, the unemployment rate has finally started to decrease; for those who got their license in Canada. Immigrants who come to Canada seeking employment and a better life for their families are having a hard time reaching their dream even though they have the education and license. The statistics are staggering and leave one wondering if Canada really is as multicultural as we advertise.

Alberta has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada at just 2.9 percent for university graduates that are Canadian raised. This number increases to 11.5 percent for university educated immigrants. In Toronto, the city which receives approx. 45 percent of the countries immigrants, 14 percent of university educated immigrants are unemployed compared to only 3.3 percent for university educated Canadian born residents. Finally, Quebec is the worst offender with an astounding rate of 20 percent of university educated immigrants unemployed!

Why are all these educated people unemployed in our great country? Many employers, who are just starting to hire again after two years, are wary to hire candidates with unknown, foreign licenses. Many companies also have no idea on how to treat foreign training. Lets get our act together Canada!

The Globe and Mail
Recession hit hard,recovery came slowly for immigrants ( Oct. 5th, 2010)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/recession-hit-hard-recovery-came-slowly-for-immigrants/article1742681/