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Context. Immigration to Ontario 277,973 of the 385,352 immigrants to Ontario in 2003-2005 were aged 18 to 64, at the time of landing. In this age group: 50% (137,940) held a university degree 10% (26,790) had a non-university diploma 4% (11,377) had a trade certificate

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  1. Context Immigration to Ontario • 277,973 of the 385,352 immigrants to Ontario in 2003-2005 were aged 18 to 64, at the time of landing. In this age group: • 50% (137,940) held a university degree • 10% (26,790) had a non-university diploma • 4% (11,377) had a trade certificate • 13% (35,933) intended to work in a regulated profession or trade in Ontario • 7% (18,908) intended to work as engineers • About 29 % could not communicate in English or French at the time of landing

  2. Context (cont.) Ministry of Citizenship and ImmigrationRecent Initiatives: • Passing the landmark Bill 124 – The Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006. This legislation will break down barriers for internationally trained and educated individuals to obtain a license to work in their field of expertise. • Global Experience Ontario, An Access and Resource Centre for the Internationally Trained. • Signing the first ever Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement to invest in settlement and language training. • More than 90 Bridge Training Programs helping thousands of newcomers work in over 100 trades and professions. • Providing Occupation-Specific Language Training in English and French as-a-Second Language. • The Internship Program for Internationally Trained Individuals in partnership with Career Bridge. • Ontario’s Pilot Provincial Nominee Program, Ontario’s first ever employer driven nomination program launched on May 24.

  3. Context (cont.) The Thomson Report • The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration released the Thomson Review of Appeal Processes from Registration Decisions in Ontario’s Regulated Professions on November 10, 2005. • Principles that guided the Thomson Report were fairness, accountability, objectivity, transparency and collaboration. • The Thomson Report identified many important issues such as: • Lack of consistent pre-application requirements. • Lack of clear and complete information about professional standards and admission requirements. • Insufficient opportunities to demonstrate competence. • Decision-makers may lack relevant skills to assess international credentials and experience. • Inability to appeal or review a registration decision.

  4. Context (cont.) Key Recommendations of the Thomson Report • Accessible Information About Registration and Appeal Processes • Clear Criteria for Decision-Making • Reasonable fees • Access to documents on file • Timeliness • Alternative ways to confirm credentials or demonstrate competency when documents are unobtainable • Training for decision-makers • Independent audit and review of the registration practices

  5. Bill 124, the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006 • Bill 124, the Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006, was passed on December 12, 2006 and proclaimed on March 1, 2007. • Part V of the Act establishes the Access Centre for Internationally Trained Individuals. • Global Experience Ontario – an Access and Resource Centre for Internationally Trained Individuals, opened its doors to the public on December 18, 2006.

  6. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner • The Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act, 2006, establishes the Office of the Fairness Commissioner. • The Office functions as an independent agency . • Under the legislation, the Fairness Commissioner has a number of duties including: • Assessing the registration practices of regulated professions based on their obligations under the Act. • Specifying and consulting with regulated professions on the scope, cost and timing of audits. • Monitoring third parties relied on by regulated professions for assessments. • Providing information and advice to regulated professions. • Advising regulated professions, ministries, government agencies, community agencies, colleges and universities, and third parties relied on by regulated professions (for assessments) on matters related to the Act. • Reporting to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration on matters related to internationally trained individuals and their registration by regulated professions.

  7. WHAT IS GLOBAL EXPERIENCE ONTARIO? Global Experience Ontario (GEO) is an information and referral centre within Ontario’s Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

  8. The 13 non-health regulated professions in Ontario under Bill 124 • Architecture • Certified Engineering Technicians and Technology • Certified General Accounting • Certified Management Accounting • Chartered Accounting • Forestry • Land Surveying • Law (including Paralegal) • Professional Engineering • Professional Geoscientists • Social Work and Social Service Workers • Teaching • Veterinary Medicine

  9. GEO’s Primary Functions • Provide information and assistance to: • Internationally Trained Individuals (ITIs) who are interested in professional accreditation in the 13 non-health regulated professions covered under the Act. • Ministries, government agencies and community agencies that serve ITIs. • Organizations including: schools, school boards, colleges, universities, occupational and trade associations, employers and regulated professions.

  10. GEO’s Primary Functions (cont.) • Conduct research, analyse trends, identify issues and prepare reports • Information collected from clients is kept confidential. • Data trends, issues and analyses are shared with senior management and appropriate organizations.

  11. GEO’s Primary Functions (cont.) • Provide information and assistance on internships and mentorships to: • Ministries, government agencies and community agencies that deal with internationally trained individuals. • Organizations including: schools, school boards, colleges, universities, occupational and trade associations, employers and regulated professions.

  12. GEO SERVICES • Information on regulated professions • Referrals to regulatory bodies • Information and referral to support programs: • employment programs • financial assistance • mentorships and internships • bridge training programs • language training programs

  13. GEO Modes of Access • Services are provided to clients in person, by telephone and through email. • GEO has a North-America wide toll-free number. • GEO is also accepting international collect calls.

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  19. Health Force Ontario • GEO is co-located with Health Force Ontario (HFO). • Health Force Ontario provides services for the health regulated professions. • HFO services are available in person, by telephone and online.

  20. General GEO Contact Information • In person: 285 Victoria Street 7th Floor - Toronto • E-mail: GEO@ontario.ca • Web site: www.OntarioImmigration.ca • Tel: 1-866-670-4094 or 416-327-9694 • TTY: 416-598-5964

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