Sight Sets

UK Workers Have Sights Set On Canada

Canada welcomed 247,243 permanent residents as well as 192,519 temporary foreign workers

With UK unemployment hitting 2.38m, up 281,000 in the three months to May according to the National Office of Statistics, more and more skilled trades and professional people from the United Kingdom are considering a new life abroad and according to 3E Connect Direct (www.3EConnectDirect.com) they’re choosing Canada.

Ken" target="_blank">www.3EConnectDirect.com">Ken Docherty Co-founder of 3E Connect Direct, (www.3EConnectDirect.com ) a company dedicated to connecting talented international workers directly with Canadian employers via their website, claims that more Brits than ever are deciding that Canada ticks all the boxes for those seeking a new life overseas - a trend that has been accelerated by the impact of the economic downturn and reluctance of some other emigration hotspots to continue taking in immigrants.

According to Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans, Australia intends to reduce the number of immigrants it receives due to a drop in labour demand as a result of the global economic downturn, as such Canada is fast becoming a more attractive and viable option for many Brits keen to try out a new life abroad.

Mr Docherty says: “With other traditional emigration favourites for Brits abroad revising down their anticipated intake of immigrants, we’re seeing a burgeoning interest from skilled workers and professionals who want to connect directly with a Canadian employer in the hope of organizing employment before making the big move.”

In 2008 Canada welcomed 247,243 permanent residents as well as 192,519 temporary foreign workers, the latter of which were expedited into the country to satisfy crippling labour shortages in certain industries and locations.

Talking to 3E Connect Direct, CFIB Chief Economist Ted Mallett re-stated the continuing need that Canadian companies have for certain skills and experience, he said: “We’re still seeing signs of a qualified labour shortage and some members still find it difficult to locate suitable employees. A shortage of skilled, unskilled and semi-skilled labour is an issue for between 10% and 20% of our members, with a skew toward skilled labour shortages”.

One province in particular at the forefront of importing foreign labour is Alberta. The Western Canadian province is home to more than 3.6m people and is over 661,000 sq km in size. It’s also a place where many Brits coming to Canada like to call home. Alberta has a reputation as Canada’s hub for the oil and gas, petrochemical and agricultural industries and is home to Alberta Health Services (AHS), the second largest employer in Canada.

Angela Girvan, Director Attraction and Recruitment for AHS, lists lifestyle and vocational opportunities as reasons many choose to settle in the province. “Calgary and Edmonton are world-class cosmopolitan cities, and the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and our prairie landscapes are well known. Alberta is a great place to raise a family.” Of the benefits of working for AHS she continued: “As the single largest employer of health-care professionals in Canada, we offer endless opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Remuneration is among the best in Canada, with excellent wages and benefits, education supports and flexible hours.”

All in all, Canada appears ready to buck the international trend of revising downward the number of immigrants it welcomes due to a continuing need for specialist skills across the country, something that is not anticipated to wane due to the Country’s ageing demographic.

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