June 28, 2023 — Toronto — Recognizing the immense value and transformative potential that STEM professionals bring to the country, Canada’s Express Entry system is now tailored to provide a streamlined and efficient pathway for individuals with expertise in these critical fields. By prioritizing the invitation of skilled newcomers with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experience, Canada aims to meet the growing demand for talent and fill key positions that contribute to the nation’s economic growth and technological advancement.
Key sectors across Canada are experiencing worker shortages, and immigration is helping to fill these labour gaps.
Last month, Minister Fraser announced new changes to Express Entry through category-based selection. These changes help address labour needs that support an identified economic goal, and strengthen Francophone immigration by inviting candidates with specific work experience or language ability to apply for permanent residence.
In an important development, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced the launch of the first-ever STEM round for category-based selection in the Express Entry Invitation system. This round, scheduled for the week of July 5th, will prioritize the invitation of candidates with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It includes professionals such as data scientists, software developers and programmers, mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries, as well as electrical and electronic engineers.
This initiative reflects Canada’s commitment to addressing the growing demand for STEM talent and filling key positions that contribute to the country’s economic growth and technological advancement. By attracting top global talent, Canada aims to solidify its position as a leader in research, development, and innovation.
The announcement aligns with the Canadian government’s efforts to retain and recruit exceptional candidates in order to meet the labour challenges faced in the STEM workforce. It builds upon the recent launch of the Tech Talent Attraction Strategy, which aims to position Canada as an attractive destination for highly skilled individuals.
The introduction of category-based selection in the Express Entry Invitation system marks a significant milestone. This approach enables the selection of candidates based on specific work experience or French language ability, further strengthening Francophone immigration. It also addresses labour needs that support identified economic goals, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse workforce.
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, expressed enthusiasm about the STEM category-based selection round, highlighting the crucial role it plays in attracting top talent from around the world. He emphasized the importance of recruiting skilled workers with STEM experience to maintain Canada’s position at the forefront of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Category-based selection rounds will continue throughout the year alongside the general express entry invitation rounds, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to selecting candidates based on specific skills and qualifications. Further details about these rounds will be announced in the coming weeks.
This announcement brings new opportunities for skilled professionals in STEM fields to pursue permanent residence in Canada and contribute to its thriving innovation ecosystem. With its welcoming stance towards global talent, Canada remains at the forefront of attracting top-tier professionals and positioning itself as a hub for cutting-edge advancements in science and technology.
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With the recent announcement of the first-ever STEM round for category-based selection in the Express Entry system, there is a tremendous opportunity for individuals with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to make Canada their new home.
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About Northfield
At Northfield & Associates, we are committed to accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth. Our clients in Cambodia, Canada, and around the world are trailblazers, constantly testing boundaries, challenging norms, and striving for transformative change. We collaborate with visionary leaders globally to identify strategies that will shape the future. By leveraging innovation, we help our clients achieve net-zero targets, drive technological transformation, and build the capabilities necessary for sustainable success.
Working hand-in-hand with our clients, we are accelerating progress toward a future that is not only more sustainable but also inclusive and prosperous for all, both locally in Cambodia and Canada, as well as internationally.
Our Firm
Structured as a unified global partnership, Northfield & Associates operates with a shared set of values across our offices in Cambodia, Canada, and globally. We are committed to attracting and nurturing a diverse, talented workforce while driving long-term change for our clients worldwide. As a sector-focused, international consulting firm, we understand that consultancy is not just about strategies, it’s about people. The best outcomes arise from close relationships built on trust, collaboration, and shared goals.
The role of consultants has evolved. Today, businesses in Cambodia, Canada, and internationally seek not just expertise but partners who anticipate challenges, create positive experiences, and align with their values. We embrace these evolving expectations, proactively addressing challenges and investing in both results and the journey to reach them.
Why Us?
We believe in the power of relationships to deliver tangible business results. We collaborate openly with our colleagues and clients – working across office, service and sector boundaries to bring you the best of our firm, wherever you need us to be.
Who We Are
We are a cohesive global partnership committed to delivering lasting, meaningful change in Cambodia, Canada, and around the world. Our foundation is built on values and a collective mission: helping clients achieve success while creating an environment where exceptional talent thrives.
Northfield & Associates is a sector-focused, international consulting firm that believes that consultancy matters are people matters and it takes closer relationships between people and teams to get to the best results, in the right way.
It used to be that good lawyering was mostly about knowing the law and delivering sound opinions. Today, businesses need more and demand more.
We know our clients want consultancy advisers by their side, anticipating what’s ahead and creating positive experiences for their teams. They want to work with others who share their values and do business responsibly.
We take on the new realities of business in a positive and proactive way, invest in the result, and care about how we get there.
Northfield & Associates is where chemistry creates opportunity:
- Partner consulting and legal professionals around the world
- Committed to the communities we serve, including through pro bono work, volunteerism and fundraising initiatives.
- A great place to work built upon an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
- Routinely recognised by the world’s top consultancy rankings organisations, including Chambers.
- Focused on key global sectors, including energy, financial services, life sciences, natural resources, infrastructure, real estate and tech.
Our Values
Our values guide everything that we do:
- The power of teamwork:
We believe we can achieve much more if we work together as a team with our clients and colleagues – however talented we are as individuals. We collaborate seamlessly across services, sectors and offices – focused on the greater good for the client and the firm. - Always striving to be better:
We are always striving to improve our service to clients and the way we run our own business – ambitious to improve in a highly competitive market. - We all bring something different:
We all bring different backgrounds, strengths and perspectives to the team. This diversity and openness make us more relevant and valuable to our clients.
Responsible Business
We believe that every business has a responsibility to its communities and the environment, as well as its people and clients.
- Great place to work
We’re proud to be recognised as a top employer, and actively encourage DE&I. This means we attract the best talent, as well as great clients. Our clients know that strong values combined with motivated and engaged consultants and lawyers results in teams that approach problems with creativity and ingenuity. - Diversity, equity and inclusion
Fostering a truly equitable and inclusive culture – one that celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be their true self – requires work and engagement at every level. Our diversity, equity and inclusion strategies encompass a number of key areas. - Sustainable business
We recognise our operations, services and offices have an environmental impact. On an ongoing basis, around the world, we work to mitigate these impacts through a number of targeted environmental initiatives. - Giving back to our communities
We believe in supporting the communities we serve and giving back to those most in need. Across our global offices, we volunteer with, fundraise for and provide pro bono legal advice to a number of local charities and non-profit organisations engaged in important and impactful work. - Our structure
Around the world, our member firms operate and provide legal services to clients as separate legal entities under the common brand of Northfield & Associates. Our structure is explained in more detail on our Legal Information page.
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