External Links

The following links are useful as you pursue immigration to and employment in Canada:

Find an Immigration Consultant Webpage of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants explains how to determine if someone is legally allowed to provide paid immigration advice in Canada.

IELTS Website of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Immigrate through Express Entry Government of Canada web pages explaining the Express Entry program for skilled workers, including medical professionals, immigrating to Canada.

Job Bank The Government of Canada Job Bank lists positions available for temporary foreign workers.

Medical Council of Canada (MCC) The MCC provides examinations for prospective medical doctors.

NCLEX & Other Exams Web pages of the   National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) provide information about the National Council Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) required for registration as a registered nurse (RN) or licenced practical nurse (LPN) in Canada.

Temporary foreign workers: Your rights are protected Government of Canada web page explains the rights of temporary foreign workers in Canada. Provincial and territorial governments may provide additional protections.

Windmill Microlending Windmill provides microloans, low interest loans, up to $15,000, for permanent residents or temporary foreign workers with an open worker permit who are internationally trained professionals seeking training to attain Canadian professional qualifications.

Bridging programs - upgrades

Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses A minimum 18 month program at Fanshawe College in the London, Ontario area, that allows internationally educated nurses to meet the academic requirements for enrolment as a registered nurse {RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Bridging to University Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) A two semester (1 year) program at Centennial College, Scarborough, Ontario, that allows internationally educated nurses to meet the academic requirements for enrolment as a registered nurse {RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses A two year program at Conestoga College in the Kitchener-Guelph, Ontario, area that allows internationally educated nurses to meet the academic requirements for enrolment as a registered nurse {RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Internationally Educated Nurses A 20 month program at York University for internationally educated nurses that provides them with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree that allows them to enrol as a registered nurse {RN) in the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Miscellaneous

Global Cannabinoid Solutions - provides eduction in cannabinoid science.