50,000 Immigrants Received Support From Ontario Bridge Training Program

23 Nov 2013

The Canadian Government and the Government of Ontario are widening the ‘Ontario Bridge Training Program’ aiding scores of skilled immigrants get licensed and find work in their fields.

50,000 highly-skilled migrants were provided support by the Ontario Bridge Training Program till date. This program supports immigrants by providing important services, like workplace or clinical experience, skills assessments and education, exam preparation for professional licensing and occupation-related language training. Foreign-trained engineers, nurses, bankers, accountants, IT specialists and optometrists are among those getting the support, certification and licensing necessary to connect them with jobs in their trade or profession.

By enhancing the Ontario Bridge Training Program, the Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing in jobs and the growth of Ontario’s economy.

Quick Facts

• Ontario receives more immigrants than any other province —approximately 40% of immigrants to Canada land in Ontario.
• Towards the Ontario Bridge Training Program, Canada will invest $16.6 million, and the province will contribute $63.6 million over the next 3 years.
• In the Ontario Bridge Training Program, the province has invested over $240 million since 2003.