This policy brief recommends ways to unlock the talent of internationally educated health professionals by addressing barriers related to three areas: immigration status, the registration (licensure) process, and employment opportunities.
The brief also recommends the development of a a data-informed, multi-stakeholder Ontario health human resources strategy that recognizes internationally educated health professionals as an integral component of the health care system. The brief was jointly authored by WES and the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) Program.
