Canada Archives - WES Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:07:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.wes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cropped-WES_Logo_RGB-Primary_Green-Clearspace-e1719869905447-32x32.png Canada Archives - WES 32 32 Unlocking Innovative Credit Access For Immigrants   https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/funding-and-financing-for-impact/breaking-barriers-unlocking-innovative-credit-access-for-immigrants/ Tue, 13 May 2025 19:52:06 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=50062 Written by Sifat Yusuf, WES Mariam Assefa Fund Program Manager; Cristina Lara-Agudelo, WES Investments Platform Manager; and Subaita Rahman, WES Communications & Public Policy Specialist The New Power Labs team presenting their research in Toronto on May 5, 2025, pictured with Fund Program Manager Sifat Yusuf.  With immigrants making up 23 percent of Canada’s population—and […]

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]]> What’s Next for the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable? https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/worker-and-employer-strategies/whats-next-for-the-refugee-jobs-agenda-roundtable/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:17:30 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=49842 A decade ago, a multi-sector roundtable convened in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to address a critical question: How could Canada’s growing population of forcibly displaced Syrian refugees access meaningful employment in their new home country?    Representing 40 organizations, this group sought to bridge the gap between refugees and the jobs that matched their […]

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]]> Canada’s Evolving Immigration Priorities in 2025 https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/global-mobility/beyond-the-numbers-canadas-shifting-immigration-priorities/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:20:07 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=48664 The year 2025 has marked a significant turning point for Canada, beginning with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation in January after more than a year of rapid policy change and rising public discontent. New challenges, such as strained Canada-US relations and economic uncertainty, have raised the question of what role immigration and the […]

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]]> Building Worker Power Through Collaboration with Community Organizations https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/worker-and-employer-strategies/building-worker-power-through-collaboration-with-community-organizations/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:04:48 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=46475 Written by Olivia Fox, Program Intern at the WES Mariam Assefa Fund When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, racialized essential workers at the Cargill meatpacking plant in Alberta faced a disproportionately high risk of contracting the virus. The existing exploitative and dangerous work conditions in the meatpacking sector, such as crowded industrial spaces and […]

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]]> Top 5 Reasons to Get a Credential Evaluation https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/top-5-reasons-to-get-a-credential-evaluation/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=33668 If you’re looking for new educational or career opportunities in the United States or Canada, having your international education evaluated offers many benefits. A credential evaluation report explains the value and equivalency of your academic qualifications to immigration regulators, admissions officers, and potential employers.   This article summarizes the top five reasons why you should obtain […]

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]]> Helpful Tools for Your WES Credential Evaluation https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/helpful-tools-for-your-credential-evaluation/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:00:33 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=33196 To ensure that the credential evaluation process is as easy to understand as possible, we’ve compiled a variety of WES tools and resources designed to help you at every stage of the process. Read below to learn more.  1. Try the WES iGPA Calculator and Degree Equivalency Tool Before you begin your credential evaluation, we […]

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]]> Translation Requirements for a WES Credential Evaluation https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/translation-requirements-for-a-wes-credential-evaluation/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 03:00:38 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=44894 In most cases, translation is not necessary for a WES credential evaluation. However, if you have been requested to provide translated documents, you might be an exception.   Keep reading to learn more about document translation requirements for a WES credential evaluation.  Why does WES require translated documents?  Translations support required documents and facilitate the evaluation process, ensuring the accuracy […]

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]]> What You Need to Know: Answers to Questions About WES Credential Evaluation Reports https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/what-you-need-to-know-answers-to-questions-about-wes-credential-evaluation-reports/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:49:24 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?p=44886 Planning to order a WES credential evaluation? If you’re looking to pursue the next chapter in your life in the United States or Canada, a WES credential evaluation report will support your post-secondary school and job applications. Keep reading to get answers to frequently asked questions about WES credential evaluations:   What is a WES reference number? How do I obtain one?  A WES reference number is generated once you submit your application along with full […]

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]]> How to Send Electronic Academic Records to WES https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/send-electronic-academic-records/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:29:35 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=22361 A growing number of institutions worldwide are making their academic records available in a digital or electronic format. World Education Services (WES) now partners with institutions to accept electronic documents in a secure format from official, verified sources. Sending documents electronically can expedite the completion of your credential evaluation. It is the most secure, most […]

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]]> How to Send Your Documents to WES in a Sealed Envelope https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/send-documents-sealed-envelope/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:17 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=16473 A WES evaluation report serves not only as a credential evaluation but also an authentication of academic qualifications. This means that, in addition to providing an educational equivalency, WES verifies document authenticity. As part of the authentication process, WES requires that the appropriate educational authority seal documents and send them directly to WES. Below are […]

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]]> Financing Your Professional Accreditation in Canada https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/financing-your-accreditation-in-canada/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:15:37 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=40693 The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of World Education Services (WES). WES does not offer financial advice and recommends that you conduct your own research and consult with a financial professional before making any final decisions related to […]

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]]> Tips for Completing Your WES Application https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/tips-for-completing-your-wes-application/ https://www.wes.org/resource-library/blog/credential-advice/tips-for-completing-your-wes-application/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:19:22 +0000 https://www.wes.org/?post_type=advisor_blog&p=10822 Tips for Completing Your WES Application  A credential evaluation report is an important part of your immigration journey. It helps higher education institutions and employers understand the value of your academic qualifications. The goal of this blog post is to help you complete the credential evaluation process with relative ease.  Keep reading for helpful tips […]

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