Hi there,
I have read lots of forum threads here on CD, and curious to know about the procedure of getting work permit.

actually i have friend, who is well qualified,experienced mechanical engineer in India, desparately wants to come to canada. so i have suggested him to get work permit. now, if you might have heard about worker shortage in Alberta and other provinces, http://www.cic.gc.ca" rel="nofollow">LINK also mentions that govt. will help the employers to bring foreign workers,kind of pilot project. however, we dont know who is hiring foreing workers! any sources?!!
direct /indirect- agencies,consultants etc?

there is one agency here in toronto, they are offering workpermit (not disclosing any detail yet) and asking to sign an agreement with 1500 cdn. and the total cost would be 15000 cdn $.
are this kind of agencies provide genuine work? how reliable they are? how can we cross check?

any guidance will be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!