Canadians trying to entice UK professionals?
>Fed up Brits should come to Canada, says Minister sent to lure workers to emigrate
Canada is putting skilled British workers on a fast track for immigration visas to exploit our soaring cost of living.
Its officials believe superior public services and the ability to weather economic turmoil will lure Britons fed up with fuel and food prices and with the state of schools and hospitals.
Alberta's employment minister Hector Goudreau has been sent to this country to 'target' those tempted by a new life overseas.
It is one of the most audacious recruitment raids since Australia poached a million Britons - known as the Ten Pound Poms after the ship fare they paid - in the 1950s and 60s.
The Canadians want GPs, teachers, nurses, electricians, carpenters, engineers, construction workers, management consultants, and cardiac and diabetic specialists.
Anyone of any age can apply, although workers who fit skills and experience criteria will be fast-tracked for visas.
Last night - on the even of Canada Day, Canada's national celebration - there were fears that the scheme will deepen the crisis in the NHS and other services struggling with severe staff shortages<
Anyone know whether this involves Pilots? what is the situation in Canada regarding Aviation employment both Airline and especially Corporate?
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