Key Points
The Canadian government, in a bid to address labour shortages in the country, is intensifying efforts to bring more French-speaking skilled workers to its shores...
"The Express Entry system ensures that Canada has the skilled workers it needs to grow and succeed while highlighting our commitment to supporting the vitality and restoring the demographic weight of Francophone minority communities, Miller said in a release from the Canadian government...
"Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in strengthening our national identity and fueling the economic growth of Francophone minority communities outside Quebec," Miller added...
February's Express Entry announcement comes on the heels of multiple measures, including a Policy on Francophone Immigration and its Implementation Plan, which Canada hopes will "pave the way for tangible and innovative actions that will enable progress towards restoring and increasing the demographic weight of Francophone minority communities."..
"As we continue to face critical labour shortages in key sectors like health care, transportation and home building, talented newcomers are critical for our economy because they support local businesses and communities," Miller said.. Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canadas labour force growth, helping to address labour shortages in key sectors, a government release said..
