A comparison of DSEN’s performance relative to other international post-approval drug research networks; and

: (a) what is the statistical breakdown of the job numbers that support those claims; (b) for the period from July 1, 2009, to March 1, 2013, out of the 900,000 net new jobs the government states have been created, how many of the positions were filled by temporary foreign workers, (i) how many were part-time positions (fewer than 30 hours per week), (ii) how many were indeterminate positions (permanent, full-time), (iii) how many were specified term contracts positions (contracts of six months or less), (iv) what percentage of the positions paid above minimum wage, (v) how many jobs were lost during that period; and (c) for the period ...[+++] from January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2013, how many net new jobs were created, (i) how many of the positions were filled by temporary foreign workers, (ii) how many were part-time positions (fewer than 30 hours per week), (iii) how many were indeterminate positions (permanent, full-time), (iv) how many were specified term contracts positions (contracts of six months or less), (v) what percentage of the positions paid above minimum wage, (vi) how many jobs were lost during that period?

When assessing an application for an LMO, HRSDC and Service Canada consider whether the wages and working conditions are comparable to those offered to Canadians working in the occupation; the employer has made reasonable efforts to hire or train Canadians for the job; the foreign worker is filling a labour shortage; the employment of the foreign worker will directly create new job opportunities or help retain jobs for Canadians; the foreign worker will transfer new skills and knowledge to Canadians; and the hiring of the foreign worker will not involve a labour dispute or the employment of any Canadian worker involved in such a dis ...[+++]pute.

Those mastering more languages can choose among a wider range of job offers, including jobs abroad: lack of language skills is reported as the primary barrier to working abroad[21].

For researchers without a permanent position, there is a fear of being left 'out of the system' if they go abroad.

- Recruitment conditions and methods: Research positions are often still not advertised internationally, the application submission time is too short and there are difficulties related with the recognition of diplomas from other countries.