Canada will begin accepting applications from May 4 2013 for the Federal skilled worker program , You are far behind the schedule, First you have to send your educational credentials for assessment to the assigned department in Canada. People have already sent these documents and after the assessment, The applicant will apply with that assessment sheet. Without that sheet, Your application will probably be rejected. This method is first time being followed and Canada is also adapting immigration rules like Australia which are more strict.
As the situation of world is getting more worst day by day, Number of applications are increasing which will result in greater competition.
You can get all the details from Canadian and Australian immigration website.
I am posting links below :
Canada : Applying as a Skilled Worker
Australia : Department of Immigration & Citizenship
Best of luck!