The Canadian government announced today that it is supporting a project to help newcomers integrate into the Canadian workforce through an initiative with Canada's environmental sector.

The government is providing the Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada) with almost $1.3-million in funding to create an assessment and job-matching system that will help newcomers find work in the environmental sector.

"Our government is committed to helping newcomers succeed in Canada. Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, our government is taking action to improve foreign credential recognition so that newcomers can maximize their talents. We are proud to support ECO Canada's Environmental Sector Immigration Strategy, because attracting the best international talent is vital to Canada's long-term economic success," said Minister of State Diane Ablonczy.