Recognizing international credentials a win/win

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Chamber members have been calling for a better way to recognize certification gained outside BC. New legislation introduced this week is a step forward, recognizing 29 professions overseen by 18 regulatory authorities.

If the international credentials recognition act passes, the province could have a new superintendent by next summer in charge of fair credential recognition.

“We know the stories of highly trained professionals who come to Canada and are only able to find work washing dishes or driving cabs,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams said. “International standards often correspond with provincial standards, so it makes perfect sense to let people who choose to come here continue their careers here. Employers in our region have positions going unfilled and workers are underemployed. Simply put, recognizing international certification will improve this disconnect.”

The 29 occupations are: