CANADA OFFERS LOANS TO HELP WITH CREDENTIAL RECOGNITION

Federal government offers loans to help with credential recognition

The federal government is helping newcomers by providing tools to help them work through the costly and complex foreign credential recognition processes that limit their employment opportunities, it was announced Saturday, Sept. 30.

Minister of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen announced the launch of a call for proposals for the Foreign Credential Recognition Loans Program at the Learning Enrichment Foundation

The program offers loans to newcomers to help cover the cost of getting their foreign credentials recognized. These costs could include expenses related to licensing exams, training, travel and skills upgrading. The program will also provide newcomers with support services such as information and assistance with navigating processes for credential recognition, career advice, and financial literacy workshops.

"Attracting the best and brightest from around the world benefits all Canadians, and is one of the Government of Canada's top priorities,” Hussen said in a release. “I am proud that our government is supporting newcomers and helping them overcome financial barriers to getting their foreign credentials recognized so they can put their knowledge and skills to work sooner."

The call for proposals will be open for eight weeks and the closing date is Friday, Nov. 24.

To apply or for information visit

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/foreign-credential-recognition-loans.html