Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workers

[daftandbarmy]

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Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workers


Ottawa is also launching a third stream of entry — skilled military recruits.

“We are creating a new category for skilled military recruits to attract highly skilled foreign military applicants. Eligible recruits with a job offer from the Canadian Armed Forces, including doctors, nurses, pilots can be invited to apply for permanent residence,” Diab said.

She added that this category is being introduced to complement the defence industrial strategy, announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.

Carney released his new Buy Canadian plan for supplying the military and growing Canada’s domestic defence industry on Tuesday, saying Canada can never be “hostage” to the decisions of others when it comes to security.

Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workers - National | Globalnews.ca

The first category that’s being added is for researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience to help drive research in Canada.

globalnews.ca

 

[dapaterson]

Accelerated ability to poach skilled foreign military personnel? Sounds like a good thing.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Accelerated ability to poach skilled foreign military personnel? Sounds like a good thing.

I'm sure there will be a few Air Forces that will not be happy...

 

[GR66]

I'm sure there will be a few Air Forces that will not be happy...

You mean retired pilots from Air Forces that miss their old Hornets?

 

[daftandbarmy]

You mean retired pilots from Air Forces that miss their old Hornets?

No, pilots who like our pay and benefits, and superior food, accommodation, education etc etc

 

[FJAG]

Accelerated ability to poach skilled foreign military personnel? Sounds like a good thing.

PLA members' resumes are being spun up by the PRC as we speak.

 

[Eaglelord17]

I'm sure there will be a few Air Forces that will not be happy...

Meh other militaries do the exact same thing. Look at the UK, Australia, NZ, etc. We are finally catching up to our allies in this.

 

[Halifax Tar]

You mean retired pilots from Air Forces that miss their old Hornets?

Bagotville and Cold Lake are hard sell me thinks.

 

[dapaterson]

Bagotville and Cold Lake are hard sell me thinks.

The RCAF does much more than just fly fighters.

 

[Halifax Tar]

The RCAF does much more than just fly fighters.

You're kidding!

The post I quoted was talking about used Hornets.

 

[brihard]

More detail on the immigration changes. The CAF permanent resident fast track for pilots, nurses, and doctors will be in addition to other civilian entry for various professionals and trades, as well as researchers.

Sounds a lot like we’re reforming immigration to help immediately attract professional skills Canada is short on- people who can come in and immediately work and contribute. This seems like a good thing.

The quiet part I’ll say out loud is we’re (Canada overall, not necessarily CAF) working to attract people who are finding themselves disinclined to remain in the U.S.

 

[Eaglelord17]

More detail on the immigration changes. The CAF permanent resident fast track for pilots, nurses, and doctors will be in addition to other civilian entry for various professionals and trades, as well as researchers.

Sounds a lot like we’re reforming immigration to help immediately attract professional skills Canada is short on- people who can come in and immediately work and contribute. This seems like a good thing.

The quiet part I’ll say out loud is we’re (Canada overall, not necessarily CAF) working to attract people who are finding themselves disinclined to remain in the U.S.

I am all for bringing in skilled professionals.

The issue isn’t getting them in the country, it is our various associations, red tape, and straight up protectionist policies that prevent them from working in said fields.

The CAF is unique in that the Federal Government can completely ignore all of that if they choose to, unfortunately the rest of the country can’t.

When a doctor can’t even work in the next province over due to our red tape, we seriously need some changes to be made.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

I hate to be the debbie downer, but security clearances don’t always easily transfer to Canada.

 

[Halifax Tar]

I hate to be the debbie downer, but security clearances don’t always easily transfer to Canada.

That's defiantly an Achille's heel!

 

[OldSolduer]

That's defiantly an achilleas heel!

Um that's "Achille's". Sorry I am being so pedantic.

 

[brihard]

I hate to be the debbie downer, but security clearances don’t always easily transfer to Canada.

Yup, this occurred to me. It would probably heavily depend on where they’re coming from. With that said, this is also something that’s entirely a matter of policy within the federal executive; with ministerial level support, much could be decided and implemented.

Less of a concern for doctors and nurses; much more of one for pilots.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Yup, this occurred to me. It would probably heavily depend on where they’re coming from. With that said, this is also something that’s entirely a matter of policy within the federal executive; with ministerial level support, much could be decided and implemented.

Less of a concern for doctors and nurses; much more of one for pilots.

I was thinking specifically of the aircrew example, yes.

There is not a high likelihood we will get former US military people coming to Canada. I have spoken to a number of US exchange officers who would love to stay in Canada after their exchange. If they were to join another military force after leaving the US, they would lose any pension they have earned with the US DoD and potentially face prosecution if they ever stepped foot in the US again.

When you join the US armed forces, you join for life.

 

[PMedMoe]

Um that's "Achille's". Sorry I am being so pedantic.

Um, it's Achilles' heel.

 

[OldSolduer]

Um, it's Achilles' heel.

You are correct. I humbly beg forgiveness

 

[brihard]

I was thinking specifically of the aircrew example, yes.

There is not a high likelihood we will get former US military people coming to Canada. I have spoken to a number of US exchange officers who would love to stay in Canada after their exchange. If they were to join another military force after leaving the US, they would lose any pension they have earned with the US DoD and potentially face prosecution if they ever stepped foot in the US again.

When you join the US armed forces, you join for life.

No, agreed, which is why I specified that I was less talking about CAF with regards to U.S. expats. University researchers, and some civilian medical staff jump out at me there.