After early struggles, federal refugee employment program gains traction with employers
The program has faced criticism for its lengthy delays, but those involved in the process say it's now much quicker and its popularity with employers has grown in the last year.
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![Cesar Franco is immigrating to Canada later this month through the EMPP program, which allows him to bring his family too. A family of four poses for a selfie photo.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7245703.1719323575!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/empp.jpeg)
The program has faced criticism for its lengthy delays, but those involved in the process say it's now much quicker and its popularity with employers has grown in the last year.