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The Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA) is an independent not-for-profit
organization that provides evaluation and orientation programs to internationally educated health professionals. For
information about the assessment process and types of assessments available, visit
www.cehpea.ca
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In Canada, there are provincial and federal labour laws designed to protect workers and
employers. These laws set minimum wage levels, health and safety standards, and
establish rules for hours of work, maternity leave, annual paid vacation, termination
of work and other matters. They also provide protection for young workers. Human
rights laws protect employees from unfair treatment by employers based on age,
sex, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is a law that sets minimum standards for
workplaces in Ontario. Most employees and employers in Ontario are covered by the
ESA. However, the ESA does not cover employees in federal jurisdiction and persons
in a few other special categories.
Employers cannot intimidate, fire, suspend, or otherwise punish an employee, or
threaten any of these actions because the employee asks for or asks about their
rights.
For more information about the ESA, call the Employment Standards Information
Centre toll-free 1-800-531-5551 or visit
www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/index.
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YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GETTING WORK EXPERIENCE
Having Canadian work experience will improve your chances of finding a job. The Career Bridge program is designed
to help internationally trained professionals obtain Canadian work experience through paid internships. Placements
lasting for 4, 6, 9 or 12 months may be available in a range of non-regulated professions.
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers internships through Career Bridge so that skilled immigrants gain provincial
government work experience. Placements may be available in a range of fields including finance, chemistry, business
administration, communications and environmental studies. Candidates must be eligible to apply to the Career Bridge
program.
For more information, call (416) 977-3343 or visit
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/working/internship
INTERNSHIPS
Bridge training programs help qualified internationally trained professionals and trades people get the skills and
knowledge they need to practice in Ontario. These programs provide training and Canadian workplace experience
without duplicating what you have already learned. Bridge training programs are offered in more than 100 regulated
and non-regulated trades and professions.
For more information, visit
www.ontarioimmigration.ca/english/bridge.asp
BRIDGE TRAINING PROGRAMS