CBC News, November 2, 2011-
“Canada will start accepting some PhD students as part of a class of immigrants with experience in the country, the government said Wednesday.
“Gary Goodyear, minister of state for science and technology, announced the government is expanding the Canadian experience class to include PhD students in certain streams, noting the country lacks people with expertise in science, technology, engineering and math.
The experience class is aimed at skilled temporary foreign workers and international students who want to stay in Canada.
“…To be eligible, PhD students need to have done at least two years of study toward the degree and be in good standing at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. They can start applying Nov. 5 under the federal skilled workers program.
“…Goodyear said expanding the program tells innovators around the world that Canada is ready to welcome their ideas.”
“Gary Goodyear, minister of state for science and technology, announced the government is expanding the Canadian experience class to include PhD students in certain streams, noting the country lacks people with expertise in science, technology, engineering and math.
The experience class is aimed at skilled temporary foreign workers and international students who want to stay in Canada.
“…To be eligible, PhD students need to have done at least two years of study toward the degree and be in good standing at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada. They can start applying Nov. 5 under the federal skilled workers program.
“…Goodyear said expanding the program tells innovators around the world that Canada is ready to welcome their ideas.”
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