Thank you for the question.
Recognition of occupational credentials acquired outside the country is always a challenge, and this is true for francophones, anglophones, and people of all other linguistic groups who come to Canada.
You are correct. In every province and territory, the self-regulating professional bodies are responsible for the recognition of professional credentials. However, for several years, the federal government has been working closely with its provincial and territorial partners to ensure that no matter where immigrants arrive—be it Vancouver or Newfoundland—they have access to a transparent and coherent system.
I think we're the only country in the world to have implemented a standard for credential recognition. Currently, the standard is 12 months, but the federal, provincial and territorial governments are working on reducing it to six months. With certain professions, it's often much shorter. So this is not just a challenge for francophones. It's a challenge for Chinese people, and all other people.