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Saskatchewan’s Immigration Approach
Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
Provincial Context & Approach
Provincial Context
Demographic Challenges Ageing population
Declining birth rates
Increasing retirement
Labour Market Challenges Lowest unemployment rate in Canada
Record participation, job postings and earnings
Economy will produce ~80,000 employment opportunities over next 5 yrs.
Increasing Competition 100% of Canada’s net labour growth from immigration as of 2011/12
100% of Canada’s net population growth from immigration as of 2030
Provincial Approach
Provincial Labour Force Approach Educate and Train Youth
Attract those from Across Canada
Expand Immigration
Provincial Immigration Strategy (2009) Aims to address ~ 1/3 of the provincial labour shortage, through:
• Balanced Immigration Levels
• Increased Entrepreneur Immigration
• Building Partnerships & Enhancing Cooperation
• Effective Settlement & Retention Services
• Increased Opportunities for International Education
• Enhanced Program Integrity
Federal & Provincial Immigration
Temporary Status
Visiting Canada Temporary Resident Visa
Studying in Canada* Temporary Resident Visa Study Permit
Working Temporarily in Canada* Temporary Resident Visa Work Permit (may require LMO)
* TRs may be eligible to apply for PR status from within Canada.
Permanent Status
Immigrating to CanadaPermanent Resident Visa Immigration Categories:
• Economic (PNPs, FSWP, CEC, Live-in Caregivers, Investors, Entrepreneurs)
• Family• Refugees / Humanitarian
Canadian Citizenship
Citizenship Certificate
Federal Immigration
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
Federal-provincial agreement
Provincially-administered, made-in-Saskatchewan immigration program
Eligibility reflects Saskatchewan’s economic & labour market needs
SINP nominations and work permits are “fast-tracked” through Federal immigration system
Provincial Immigration
Labour Market Categories: • Employer-driven; nominees have the skills, experience and education to
economically establish in the Province• Skilled Workers (NOC A, B or 0)
• Health Professionals (healthcare professionals w/ SK experience)
• Family Members (post-secondary w/ related work experience)
• Students (education and in-province work experience)• Pilot projects developed with provincial associations and employers to
respond to specific labour market shortages • Truck Drivers
• Hospitality
Business Categories• Nominees have the net worth and expertise to establish businesses or
farming operations in the Province
Provincial Immigration
Saskatchewan Immigration Trends
Immigration Trends - Landings
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1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Saskatchewan Permanent Resident Landings 2000 - 2010
Total Landings Provincial Nominees Federal
Low levels of immigration over last several decades (~1,750 annually) through federal classes
SINP has increased landings significantly over the past decade
Immigration Trends – Country of Birth
SINP Nominees by Country of Birth (Top 10)(2006 – 2010)
Country % of Nominees
Philippines 36.5%
China 10.5%
Pakistan 7%
Ukraine 7%
India 5%
United Kingdom 3%
Bangladesh 3%
Vietnam 3%
Korea 2%
Russia 2%
Occupations
SINP Nominees by Occupation (2010)
Occupation Category % of Nominees
Sales and Service 40%
Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators 18%
Health 10%
Business, Finance and Administration 9%
Natural and Applied Sciences 6%
Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion 5%
Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities 5%
Management 4%
Primary Industry 2%
Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 1%
Immigration Trends - Occupation
Immigration Trends - Destination
SINP Nominees by Intended Destination (Top 10)(2006-2010)
Destination % of NomineesSaskatoon 38%Regina 31.5%North Battleford 3%Lloydminster 3%Prince Albert 2%Swift Current 2%Estevan 2%Yorkton 2%Humboldt 1%Moose Jaw 1%
Service Hubs
Settlement and Retention
Settlement and Retention
Over 2000 - 2008, SK’s retention rate for Provincial Nominees was 86% - these nominees continued to reside in SK.
Retention factors determined recent federal program evaluation for Provincial Nominees include:• Extent of economic establishment
• Knowledge of official language(s)
• Education
• Perceived opportunity
• Network of family / friends
Challenges to Immigrant Integration Recognition of international credentials and work
experience.
Limited English
Social supports• Direct (social relations)• Indirect (facilitating access to services)
Cultural differences and prejudice/racism
Settlement and Retention
Approach to Service Delivery Emphasis on strengths
Emphasis on timely access to relevant information and services:• Information, orientation and planning as early as possible in
the immigration process• Expedited connections to relevant services based on needs
identification• Flexible and accessible services
Settlement and Retention
Service Delivery ModelInformation, Orientation and Referrals
Settlement and Integration Programs
Language Training Programs
International Qualifications Recognition
•Immigration Websitewww.saskimmigrationcanada.ca•ASK – About Saskatchewan• Welcoming Communities • Regional Newcomer Gateways
• Settlement Advisors• Community Connections
• Language Assessment Services• Stage 1 English•ELT•English for Employment•At Work English
• Bridge to Licensing •English for Licensing
Settlement and Retention