"When they said no experience — no Canadian experience — I don't know what to do because if someone gives me a chance to work, then only can I gain experience, right?" (CBC)The Regina Open Door Society, which helps settle refugees and immigrants, applied for money to run 14-week employment programs for newcomers. The training is followed by six weeks of work experience. A lot of times they don't have any Canadian references, so it provides a reference, it provides Canadian experience and then the opportunity to network," she said. They discovered that a lack of Canadian work experience was a barrier to finding jobs in their fields.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2020 09:00 UTC