Originally Posted by indybrit

Since my original post I've followed this thread and there have been several good posts including the one by P & K.

However, I think the point is somewhat being missed here. It's not a case of people coming to Canada and then whining about not being able to find a job in their chosen profession. It's about the fact that people are being intentinally missled to believe that they WILL find a job in their chosen profession. On the one hand the Canadian government are telling prospective immigrants that there is a shortage of professionals in Canada but on the other hand the licensing bodies are denying those immgrants once they've paid large amounts of money to get here.

Bit of a cash cow if you ask me.

But then what do I know.........I only lived and worked in Canada for 8 years........

Originally Posted by Jonny

he he... very funny. Should lighten the mood. I think I may be in the hippy group.

Originally Posted by discouraged

Excellent synopsis of the position, CalgaryAMC.

Highlights what a money tree immigrant fees must be for the Canadian government and institutions. Such restrictive practices were outlawed long ago in the UK and EC.

Originally Posted by Jimmer

I would caution anyone to SERIOUSLY evaluate your employment opportunties BEFORE moving to the White North

Originally Posted by Jimmer

I would caution anyone to SERIOUSLY evaluate your employment opportunties BEFORE moving to the White North

Originally Posted by flashman

Surely it's applicable to moving anywhere and not just the White North. Maybe studying "Job Hunting 101" or "Getting a Job for Dummies" would be a start.

Originally Posted by Jimmer

You may have a point but then again the thread was not talking about anywhere else.

Originally Posted by flashman

Right on. So the issues should be specific to Canada rather than implying that generic stuff is exclusive to Canada.

Originally Posted by JAJ

NZ is a small economy, although perhaps opportunites there are better than in Nova Scotia. Some people like NZ, others don't - so it's important to check it out carefully. Most jobs in NZ are in the Auckland region, but this has high costs and congestion.

Australia's track record in accepting immigrant skills - especially from countries with similar education systems - is not perfect, but seems to be streets ahead of Canada.

NZ is probably similar to Australia in this respect, again check this out.

As ocean notes, Canadian policies can differ from province to province (more so than in Australia, and NZ is a unitary state) so looking at other alternatives within Canada might be worth it.

Jeremy

Originally Posted by Velouria

where do i sign up for the hippy group???

Hey, we have a huge population of hippies on Vancouver Island and the Gulf islands. Some living off the land, so if you can stand the rain.

Originally Posted by CalgaryAMC

In contrast, in Canada the government tells the immigrant that he should come to Canada because people like him are in short supply. He arrives, and finds he's not at all wanted or needed. It's a scam for immigrants, attracts completely the wrong people to the country, and leads to highly suboptimal economic outcomes for both the country and immigrants.

Originally Posted by JAJ

In that respect Australia is streets ahead of Canada. In that those in many occupations (regulated ones, plus some others like accountancy and engineering) will normally only get permission to migrate if their qualifications are deemed sufficiently compatible with the Australian standards.

Jeremy

Originally Posted by oceanMDX

In other works, Canada would be as "advanced" as Australia if they simply told people like Mrs. Liftman "you cannot immigrate to Canada because we don't recognize your credentials". Is that fair to say?

Originally Posted by oceanMDX

In other works, Canada would be as "advanced" as Australia if they simply told people like Mrs. Liftman "you cannot immigrate to Canada because we don't recognize your credentials". Is that fair to say?