Canada to Introduce Immigration Pathway for Low-Skilled Workers
Author: Al Parsai, LL.M, RCIC-IRB
Last Updated On: August 4, 2024
Canadian immigration traditionally targets high-skilled workers. However, recognizing the economy’s need for low-skilled workers, the government is considering a new program. This initiative will open immigration pathways for NOC TEER 4 and 5 workers, who play crucial roles in various sectors. The proposal highlights a shift towards a more inclusive system to meet labour market demands and provide permanent residency opportunities for essential low-skilled workers. This exciting development promises to strengthen Canada’s workforce and support its economic growth.
Differences Between High-Skilled and Low-Skilled Jobs
Understanding the distinctions between high-skilled and low-skilled jobs in Canada requires familiarity with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) and Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) system.
National Occupational Classification (NOC)
The NOC system organizes all occupations in Canada. It assigns a unique code to each job, defining its duties, skills, and educational requirements. This system helps employers, job seekers, and immigration officials navigate the job market. Here are some examples of different NOC codes and the classification they represent:
60010 – Corporate sales managers
51113 – Journalists
72201 – Industrial electricians
43201 – Correctional service officers
94120 – Sawmill machine operators
85110 – Mine labourers
Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER)
The TEER system categorizes jobs based on the required training, education, experience, and responsibilities. TEER 0-3 covers high-skilled jobs, while TEER 4-5 includes low-skilled jobs. This classification aids in determining the suitability of candidates for various roles. Moreover, the second digit of every NOC Code represents the TEER number. Therefore, in the previous list, the first classification (60010) is a TEER 0 job, the second is a TEER 1 job and so on.
Comparing these two groups of jobs
High-skilled jobs, which include managerial, professional, and technical positions, usually demand higher education and extensive experience. Consequently, they usually offer higher wages and greater career advancement opportunities.
Conversely, low-skilled jobs typically require less formal education. Examples include entry-level service roles and manual labour. These positions are essential yet often lower-paid and offer fewer advancement opportunities.
Government’s Announcement on Low-Skilled Worker Immigration Pathway
The Canadian government plans to introduce a new immigration pathway. This pathway targets low-skilled workers in NOC TEER 4 and 5.
Expanding Opportunities
This initiative aims to address labour market needs. Low-skilled workers play essential roles in various sectors. The government recognizes their importance and seeks to create more opportunities.
Proposed Amendments
The proposed amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) will establish a new permanent economic class, including workers from TEER 4 and 5. These changes will help support Canadian businesses and the economy.
Benefits of the New Pathway
This pathway will provide permanent residency opportunities, strengthen the workforce, and help low-skilled workers gain stability. By addressing this gap, Canada aims to create a more inclusive immigration system.
Steps to Add Changes to IRPR
Canada Gazette is the official digital newspaper of the Canadian government. It publishes new laws, regulations, and proposed amendments.
The Amendment Process
First, the government will pre-publish the proposed amendments in Canada Gazette Part I in Fall 2024. This pre-publication allows for public consultation and feedback. During this period, stakeholders and the public can submit their opinions and concerns.
Next, the government will review the feedback and make necessary adjustments. After considering the input, the final version of the amendments will be published in Canada Gazette Part II. This publication signifies the formal adoption of the changes into law.
No Final Decisions Yet
Nothing is finalized yet, so hold off on celebrating. The process ensures thorough review and public involvement before any changes take effect.
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Canada to Introduce Immigration Pathway for Low-Skilled Workers
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Liverpool were 1-0 winners over Girona in the Champions League on Tuesday night and former Reds star Steve McManaman feels his old club got a little lucky. The Merseyside club arrived into the clash in Spain having won all five of their Champions League matches and Arne Slot’s men kept up their 100 per cent record with the victory.Girona caused Liverpool a lot of problems in the first half and the Reds boss can thank his goalkeeper Alisson Becker for keeping the home side out. The Merseyside outfit were much better in the second 45 minutes and it was during this half that the biggest talking point of the game emerged.Donny van de Beek would commit a clumsy challenge on Luis Diaz – who has recently been linked with a move away from Anfield – in the Girona box when the Dutch midfielder barely stepped on the winger’s heel.The referee viewed the coming together as a foul after being sent to the VAR monitor, resulting in Mohamed Salah converting the spot-kick.The incident sparked a lot of debate on social media and former Liverpool star Steve McManaman felt his old club were lucky to get the decision.
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Liverpool star Luis Diaz earned Liverpool a penalty. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)Speaking after the match, McManaman stated that he thought the penalty was harsh and compared it to the unpunished fouls that often happen during corners and free-kicks.“You expect the midfielders to go to close down and if you stand on an inch of his heel, it is very unfortunate,” the pundit said on TNT Sports. “With all respect, it is a contact game. We see a lot more contact at corners and free-kicks that go unmentioned so I don’t think it was a penalty regardless of the result.”
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The case in which two city lawyers are accused of forgery has taken a new twist after a prominent law firm has been implicated for alleged convenience in misleading court.
In the letter dated December 3, 2024 to the Inspector of Courts, pastor Daniel Walugembe has accused the lawyers, Robert Ssenfuka and Umar Nyanzi of SK and Partners Advocates of colluding with their colleagues at H&G Advocates to commit the alleged crimes.
Through his lawyers, Walugembe states that there is coordinated convenience between H&G Advocates and SK and Partners Advocates whose sole intention is to mislead and bias court against him which is very unfortunate and regrettable.
“Your worship, it is evident that in the letter written by H&G Advocates dated 23rd December 2021, requested for certified copies of proceedings, plaint, affidavit of service, and written statement of defense, consent judgment and decree in Civil Suit No. 699of 2017. Indeed in the letter dated 9th December 2022,” reads the petition adding that Natukunda Jeneva the Deputy Registrar certified the same documents.
According to the petition seeking for the intervention of the judiciary authorities into the matter, Walugembe insists that nowhere the registrar “gave any agreement to H&G advocates which they purportedly passed on to SK and Partners who are their conduits.”
Petition indicates that H&G Advocates is the law firm that represents Makerere University in the case litigated with Walugembe before the Land Division of the High Court; “But at no single point has H&G ever brought this purported sale agreement to disapprove or show inconsistent in his claim.”
The petition copied to the Chief Justice and other lawyers, the lawyers; Ssenfuka and Nyanzi are accused of concocting information and documents with a view of misleading court.
Through his lawyers of Alma Associated Advocates, Walugembe accused the lawyers of misleading court in the sworn statements to the principal judge that their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule has never been party to earlier cases before the High Court.
“On that basis alone, it is our considered view that a person who can advise his client to lie on oath cannot be trusted at all. To demonstrate to you the perpetual lies of the accused persons in the affidavit they drafted for their client, drawn by SK and Partners Advocates, they advised their client to lie that he has never been party to application number 434 of 2019,” reads the complaint.
The petition copied to the chief justice, judicial authorities and lawyers was in response to complaints challenging the private prosecution of the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi.
Ssenfuka and Nyanzi both attached to SK & Partners Advocates are accused of fraud in regard to alleged forgery of agreements for Kibanja in Katanga near Wandegeya.
Last week, the Magistrates Court at Buganda Road, Jalia Basajjabalaba issued criminal summons against Ssenfuka and Nyanzi to answer accusations of forgery and uttering false
The duo is expected to appear in court on December 17, 2024 for plea taking and also for hearing formal application in which they are challenging the legality of the charges.
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It is alleged that the lawyers Ssenfuka and Nyanzi attached to SK & Partners Advocates while acting for and on behalf of their client, Dr Ntwatwa Lule committed criminal acts.
Court documents indicate that the accused lawyers are alleged to have committed forgery, uttering false documents and conspired to commit a felony when knowingly and unlawfully altered sales agreements dated February 9, 1996 and August 13, 1996 respectively.
H&G Advocates Accused of Forgery as Court Documents in Walugembe Case Face Scrutiny