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Now in its 9th successful year, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for Internationally Educated Professional newcomers seeking practical, effective career advice.

The next conference will be held on February 10th, 2012 at Lower Level of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Free online registration for this IEP Conference is now open. Don’t wait, secure your spot now as registration is filling quickly.

2011 Greetings from The Honourable Jason Kenney

On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Government of Canada, I am pleased to extend my best wishes to the organizers and attendees of the 2011 Internationally Educated Professionals Conference.

I would like to commend the organizers for their continued efforts to help newcomers put their professional and technical skills to use in our labour market. By connecting newcomers with Canadian employers, this conference opens the door of opportunity.

Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of newcomers for their potential contributions to our economy. The success of Canada’s immigration system is ultimately determined by the ability of these newcomers to integrate into our labour force and broader society. Much of their personal success will be defined by their ability to find employment in the fields in which they are trained.

Governments, professional organizations and employers all have a role to play in helping newcomers transition into our workplaces and succeed in Canada. Since last year’s conference, I’m pleased that the Government of Canada has achieved much progress with Ontario as well as the other provinces and territories to accelerate foreign credential recognition.

For example, under the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications, all governments have committed to improve pre-arrival services for newcomers, and to provide them with skills assessments that are fair, consistent and timely across Canada. Under this new Framework, 10 regulated occupations are now developing and implementing clear and improved foreign credential recognition processes that will enable us to provide a decision within a year as to whether qualifications can be recognized.

This is an important milestone, but we must all continue to help address the barriers that prevent newcomers from entering their chosen profession in Canada. Through initiatives such as the Foreign Credentials Referral Office and events such as this conference, we are making great progress towards achieving our goal to help internationally-trained workers put their training and knowledge to use sooner.

As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I’d like to thank the conference organizers once again for their efforts in helping newcomers to find meaningful employment. I look forward to partnering with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

A Quick Conference Overview

Get inspired and learn about Canadian business cultures with employers and regulatory bodies.

Participate in a wide range of personal and professional development sessions and workshops led by industry experts, experienced facilitators and successful IEPs.

This is your opportunity to meet with informed, experienced and inspirational professionals who can help make your career dreams in Canada less of a puzzle, and more of a reality.