The Canadian government has announced the launch of a new federal pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help employers hire skilled refugees and other displaced individuals. The EMPP program will match skilled refugees and other qualified displaced individuals with Canadian employers who need to overcome labour shortages in key occupations. The new federal pathway, which will open this summer, will give employers more opportunities to fill a wide range of in-demand jobs. This move aims to welcome vulnerable people to Canada while giving Canadian employers access to an untapped talent pool to attract and retain employees with the skills they need to help grow the economy. The EMPP program offers employers another avenue to address their labour market needs, while offering EMPP candidates an opportunity to restart their careers and their lives in safety with their families in Canada. The EMPP program will also include a more flexible approach to eligibility by allowing other displaced people who lack a durable solution and are in need of international protection to apply.