As my colleague explained, we provide pre-arrival services abroad, which provide a type of path for each regulated profession. Newcomers who take the orientation sessions provided by Colleges and Institutes Canada through the Classification of Instructional Programs , are told what steps to follow from abroad, in the accreditation and credential recognition process. That is one of the mechanisms available.
As far as retention in the communities is concerned, there is no doubt that the settlement services funded by CIC contribute to retaining immigrants. They are told where various services such as schools or health care services are and they are directed to the community. Canadians need to be able to play a role in welcoming immigrants, making them feel welcome and providing mentorship or sponsorship services to help them find their way in a given profession.