Canada targets 32,000 skilled workers for Foreign Credential Recognition in 2026
Published on: April 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program aims to establish 58 agreements by 2026-27, targeting 32,000 internationally trained professionals, primarily in healthcare and construction. The initiative includes federal funding for partner organizations, FCR loans up to $30,000, and a new $97 million Action Fund to improve recognition processes. These measures support skilled newcomers' integration into the Canadian labor market.
