Application of this regulation

1   This regulation applies to the Minister of State for Workforce Development for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.

Definition

2   In this regulation, "Act" means the Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act.

Minister of State for Workforce Development

3   The expected results that the Minister of State for Workforce Development is to achieve for the purposes of section 5 (3) of the Act are as follows:

(a) prepare workplans to fulfil each commitment identified in the mandate letter of December 7, 2022 to the Minister of State for Workforce Development;

(b) engage with non-profit organizations, new international arrivals, and community leaders to identify issues and barriers preventing internationally trained workers from working in their fields to the full extent of their abilities;

(c) evaluate approaches taken in other jurisdictions and propose additional measures to advance a successful foreign credential recognition program;

(d) support the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills to ensure government can respond quickly if private institutions promote or offer sub-standard education to international students, and to advance the development of protections for international students that support their fair treatment across the sector;

(e) submit to Cabinet a report on the results referred to in paragraphs (a) through (d) on or before March 31, 2023.