Healthcare Policy
Volume 7, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 60-67

The shifting landscape of immigration policy in Canada: Implications for health human resources (Review)

Nelson S.* , Verma S. , Hall L.M. , Gastaldo D. , Janjua M.
  • a Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada
  • b Health Professions Education Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
  • c Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada
  • d Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 1P8, Canada
  • e Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

Abstract

For many years, Canada has relied on international migration to compensate for cyclical shortages in its skilled labour force. This paper reports on recent changes in Canadian immigration policy, namely, the introduction of new immigration programs focused on skilled workers, along with the implementation of domestic mobility agreements. With specific reference to the case of nursing, the paper highlights the necessity for integrated policy across multiple government levels and stakeholder groups, as well as the need to promote the development of evidence-based policy in the fields of immigration and health human resources.

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Canada government human Review law nursing health care policy health care personnel immigration worker
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ISSN: 17156572
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English