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Canada Revamps Job Classification for 266,000 New Immigrants

5/9/2025

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Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) categorizes 30,000 job titles into 500 skill-based groups.
NOC 2021 implements a new six-category TEER system, replacing the former four-category model.
The economic immigration plan targets over 266,000 new permanent residents in 2023.
A new five-digit coding system improves clarity in occupational classifications.

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Story summary

Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) categorizes 30,000 job titles into 500 skill-based groups.
NOC 2021 implements a new six-category TEER system, replacing the former four-category model.
The economic immigration plan targets over 266,000 new permanent residents in 2023.
A new five-digit coding system improves clarity in occupational classifications.