Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services

What is Accreditation?

Employment is the top priority for most newcomers, however, recognition of credentials earned in their country of origin is a primary concern for many immigrants. For new arrivals, there is a need for clear information about both regulated and non-regulated professionals.

Our staff provide information and help to develop individualized plans to obtain professional recognition in Canada.

The process includes:

• one-on-one confidential interviews

• group accreditation information sessions

• transferable trades skills tool

• personalized Accreditation Action Plans

• Accreditation Portfolio Instruction

• cross cultural information

• community outreach

• referral to interpretation services

• referral to Document Translation Services