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FOREIGN CREDENTIAL [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Credential Recognition Action Fund
1, record 1, English, Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Action%20Fund
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Budget 2025 proposes to provide $97 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, to Employment and Social Development Canada to establish the Foreign Credential Recognition Action Fund to work with the provinces and territories to improve the fairness, transparency, timeliness, and consistency of foreign credential recognition, with a focus on health and construction sectors. This funding will be sourced from existing departmental resources. 2, record 1, English, - Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Action%20Fund
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Foreign Credential Recognition Action Fund : program announced in the 2025 federal budget. 3, record 1, English, - Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Action%20Fund
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Grades et diplômes
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds d'action pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20d%27action%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le budget de 2025 propose de verser 97 millions de dollars sur cinq ans, à compter de 2026-2027, à Emploi et Développement social Canada pour l'établissement du Fonds d'action pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers. Le ministère collaborera avec les provinces et les territoires afin de rendre le processus de reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers plus équitable, transparent, rapide et uniforme, en particulier dans les secteurs de la santé et de la construction. Le financement à cet égard proviendra des ressources ministérielles existantes. 2, record 1, French, - Fonds%20d%27action%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fonds d'action pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers : programme annoncé dans le budget fédéral de 2025. 3, record 1, French, - Fonds%20d%27action%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
- Social Policy
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inclusivity
1, record 2, English, inclusivity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intention or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who are [disabled] or learning-disabled, or racial and sexual minorities. 2, record 2, English, - inclusivity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Our ongoing efforts with respect to foreign education credential recognition, helping new Canadians upgrade their skills and assisting them in acquiring Canadian experience, are central in facilitating the entry of immigrants into the labour force. Inclusivity in the labour market extends beyond recent immigrants and new Canadians. It includes Aboriginals and... Canadian-born people with disabilities too. 3, record 2, English, - inclusivity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The designation "inclusivity" means proactively planning for and seeking the inclusion of marginalized or minority groups. Not to be confused with "inclusiveness," which has a passive connotation meaning that although no effort is being put toward inclusion, no member of society is being specifically excluded. 4, record 2, English, - inclusivity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
- Politiques sociales
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inclusivité
1, record 2, French, inclusivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intention ou politique d'inclusion des personnes qui pourraient être autrement exclues ou marginalisées, comme les personnes ayant une incapacité ou qui ont des difficultés d'apprentissage, ou les minorités raciales et sexuelles. 2, record 2, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nos efforts constants en vue d'une reconnaissance des titres de compétence étrangers qui permette aux néo-Canadiens de se recycler et d'acquérir de l'expérience sont essentiels à l'intégration des immigrants à notre marché du travail. Le principe d'inclusivité du marché du travail s'applique non seulement aux immigrants récents et aux néo-Canadiens, mais aussi aux Autochtones et aux [...] Canadiens de souche qui [ont des incapacités]. 3, record 2, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désignation «inclusivité» désigne le fait de prévoir l'inclusion des groupes marginalisés ou minoritaires. Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «caractère inclusif», qui a une connotation passive en ce sens que bien qu'aucun effort ne soit déployé pour assurer l'inclusion, aucun membre de la société n'est exclu. 4, record 2, French, - inclusivit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología
- Políticas sociales
- Contratación de personal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inclusividad
1, record 2, Spanish, inclusividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Credential Recognition Program
1, record 3, English, Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Program
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FCRP 2, record 3, English, FCRP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government of Canada provides funding to governments and organizations through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program(FCRP) to support foreign credential recognition in Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Program
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Foreign Credential Recognition Programme
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme de reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers
1, record 3, French, Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le gouvernement du Canada finance les gouvernements et les organisations par l'intermédiaire du Programme de reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers afin de soutenir la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers au Canada. 2, record 3, French, - Programme%20de%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foreign credential
1, record 4, English, foreign%20credential
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The education, training and job experience obtained in [a foreign] country. 1, record 4, English, - foreign%20credential
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreign credential : term generally used in the plural. 2, record 4, English, - foreign%20credential
Record 4, Key term(s)
- foreign credentials
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- titre de compétence étranger
1, record 4, French, titre%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20%C3%A9tranger
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude, formation et expérience de travail acquise dans un pays [étranger]. 1, record 4, French, - titre%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
titre de compétence étranger : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 4, French, - titre%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 4, Key term(s)
- titres de compétences étrangers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- titulación adquirida en el extranjero
1, record 4, Spanish, titulaci%C3%B3n%20adquirida%20en%20el%20extranjero
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- título obtenido en el extranjero 1, record 4, Spanish, t%C3%ADtulo%20obtenido%20en%20el%20extranjero
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El programa de fomento a nivel estatal «Integración a través de la Cualificación (IQ)» pretende conseguir una mejora sostenible de la integración en el mercado laboral de personas adultas de origen extranjero. [...] Las personas interesadas reciben asesoramiento y apoyo por parte de centros especializados a nivel estatal en temas como reconocimiento profesional de titulaciones y competencias adquiridas en el extranjero. 1, record 4, Spanish, - titulaci%C3%B3n%20adquirida%20en%20el%20extranjero
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
titulación adquirida en el extranjero; título obtenido en el extranjero: términos utilizados generalmente en plural. 2, record 4, Spanish, - titulaci%C3%B3n%20adquirida%20en%20el%20extranjero
Record 4, Key term(s)
- cualificaciones extranjeras
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Credential Recognition Loans Pilot Project
1, record 5, English, Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Loans%20Pilot%20Project
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- FCR Loans Pilot Project 2, record 5, English, FCR%20Loans%20Pilot%20Project
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 2011, the Government of Canada announced the Foreign Credential Recognition(FCR) Loans Pilot Project to test models of community-based partnerships that would help internationally trained individuals overcome financial barriers they encounter during the FCR process. 2, record 5, English, - Foreign%20Credential%20Recognition%20Loans%20Pilot%20Project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Projet pilote de prêts pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers
1, record 5, French, Projet%20pilote%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2011, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé la création d’un projet pilote de prêts pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers visant à faire l’essai de partenariats communautaires pour aider les personnes formées à l’étranger à surmonter les obstacles financiers qu’ils peuvent rencontrer pendant le processus de reconnaissance de leurs titres. 2, record 5, French, - Projet%20pilote%20de%20pr%C3%AAts%20pour%20la%20reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- Labour and Employment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- foreign credential recognition
1, record 6, English, foreign%20credential%20recognition
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FCR 1, record 6, English, FCR
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of assessing credentials such as degrees, diplomas, apprenticeship or trade certificates obtained abroad in terms of Canadian equivalencies. 1, record 6, English, - foreign%20credential%20recognition
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organizations that assess foreign credentials include credential assessment services, post-secondary institutions and regulatory bodies. 1, record 6, English, - foreign%20credential%20recognition
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
- Travail et emploi
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers
1, record 6, French, reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel on évalue les titres de compétences tels que grades, diplômes, certificats de compétence ou certificats d'apprentissage obtenus à l'étranger en fonction des normes canadiennes. 1, record 6, French, - reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les organismes qui évaluent les titres de compétences étrangers sont les services d'évaluation des titres de compétences, les établissements d'enseignement et les organismes de réglementation. 1, record 6, French, - reconnaissance%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20%C3%A9trangers
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento de títulos adquiridos en el extranjero
1, record 6, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20t%C3%ADtulos%20adquiridos%20en%20el%20extranjero
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- reconocimiento de titulaciones adquiridas en el extranjero 1, record 6, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20titulaciones%20adquiridas%20en%20el%20extranjero%20%20
correct, masculine noun
- reconocimiento de títulos obtenidos en el extranjero 2, record 6, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20t%C3%ADtulos%20obtenidos%20en%20el%20extranjero
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Degrees and Diplomas (Educ.)
- International Relations
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- recognition of diplomas
1, record 7, English, recognition%20of%20diplomas
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- recognition of degrees 1, record 7, English, recognition%20of%20degrees
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The acceptance as a valid credential [of a foreign certificate, diploma or degree of higher education] by the competent authorities in a Contracting State and the granting to its holder of rights enjoyed by persons who possess a national certificate, diploma or degree with which the foreign one is assessed as comparable. 2, record 7, English, - recognition%20of%20diplomas
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[This] recognition is further defined as follows: (a) Recognition of a certificate, diploma or degree with a view to undertaking or pursuing studies at the higher level shall enable the holder to be considered for entry to the higher educational and research institutions of any Contracting State as if he were the holder of a comparable certificate, diploma or degree issued in the Contracting State concerned. Such recognition does not exempt the holder of the foreign certificate, diploma or degree from complying with the conditions (other than those relating to the holding of a diploma) which may be required for admission to the higher educational or research institution concerned of the receiving State. (b) Recognition of a foreign certificate, diploma or degree with a view to the practice of a profession is recognition of the professional preparation of the holder for the practice of the profession concerned, without prejudice, however, to the legal and professional rules or procedures in force in the Contracting States concerned. Such recognition does not exempt the holder of the foreign certificate, diploma or degree from complying with any other conditions for the practice of the profession concerned which may be laid down by the competent governmental or professional authorities. 2, record 7, English, - recognition%20of%20diplomas
Record 7, Key term(s)
- diploma recognition
- degrees recognition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Grades et diplômes
- Relations internationales
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance des diplômes
1, record 7, French, reconnaissance%20des%20dipl%C3%B4mes
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La législation communautaire a prévu une reconnaissance automatique des diplômes par l'application de directives sectorielles pour quelques professions relevant essentiellement du domaine médical ou paramédical. Pour les autres professions réglementées, la Commission des Communautés européennes a adopté deux directives [...] instituant un système général de reconnaissance des diplômes. Celles-ci permettent à toute personne pleinement qualifiée d'obtenir la reconnaissance de ses qualifications professionnelles acquises dans son pays d'origine, aux fins d'exercer la profession réglementée dans un autre État membre. Ces deux directives n'établissent pas un régime de reconnaissance automatique des diplômes, le migrant pouvant être soumis à des "mesures compensatoires" en cas de différences substantielles constatées entre la formation qu'il a reçue et celle requise afin de pouvoir exercer dans le pays d'accueil. Il existe dans chaque État membre un nombre restreint de professions réglementées. 2, record 7, French, - reconnaissance%20des%20dipl%C3%B4mes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Centre d'information canadien sur les diplômes internationaux a été mis sur pied en 1990 à la suite de la ratification par le Canada de la Convention de l'UNESCO [Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture] sur la reconnaissance des études et des diplômes relatifs à l'enseignement supérieur dans les États de la région de l'Europe, pour aider le Canada à s'acquitter de ses obligations aux termes de cette entente, qui vise à encourager une reconnaissance plus large des diplômes et qualifications professionnelles dans le but de favoriser la mobilité internationale. 3, record 7, French, - reconnaissance%20des%20dipl%C3%B4mes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grados y diplomas (Educación)
- Relaciones internacionales
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento de títulos
1, record 7, Spanish, reconocimiento%20de%20t%C3%ADtulos
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] Aceptación por las autoridades competentes de un Estado Contratante como válido [de un diploma, título o grado de educación superior obtenido en el extranjero] y el otorgamiento a los titulares de dichos diplomas, títulos o grados de los derechos de que gozan las personas titulares de un diploma, título o grado nacional con respecto al cual se considera comparable el diploma, título o grado extranjero. 2, record 7, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20de%20t%C3%ADtulos
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A este respecto, el reconocimiento se define [también] de la manera siguiente: a) El reconocimiento de un diploma, título o grado con miras a iniciar o continuar estudios de nivel superior permitirá que se tome en cuenta la candidatura del titular interesado para su admisión en las instituciones de educación superior y de investigación de cualquier Estado Contratante, como si fuera titular de un diploma, título o grado comparable otorgado en el Estado Contratante interesado. Tal reconocimiento no dispensa al titular del diploma, título o grado extranjero de cumplir las condiciones que (además de las relativas a la posesión del diploma), hayan podido prescribirse para la admisión en el centro de educación superior o de investigación de que se trate en el país de acogida. b) El reconocimiento de diploma, título o grado extranjeros para el ejercicio de la profesión de que se trate sin perjuicio de la aplicación de las disposiciones legales, normas y procedimientos vigentes en el Estado Contratante. Tal reconocimiento no dispensa al titular del diploma, título o grado extranjero de cumplir las demás condiciones que, para el ejercicio de la profesión de que se trate, hayan podido prescribir las autoridades gubernamentales o profesionales competentes. 2, record 7, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20de%20t%C3%ADtulos
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