GORDON NIXON: Canada must see immigration as a competitive edge
In his op-ed article in Globe and Mail, RBC CEO and TRIEC Chair Gord Nixon makes a strong case for immigrant inclusion and diversity in workplaces to ensure economic prosperity. Canada must remain a destination of choice for skilled immigrants – entrepreneurs,...
Emiliano Mendez: Building Networks in Toronto
TRIEC Immigrant Success Award winner, Emiliano Mendez spoke to CBC Metro Morning's Matt Galloway about the challenges for new immigrants in building professional networks here in Toronto and what's he's done to help make it easier. Listen here. Source: CBC Metro...
Champions for immigrant employment honoured
A headhunting firm that goes out of its way to validate immigrants’ foreign credentials. A Mexican newcomer who founded a networking group for Latin American graduates. A training program for immigrant entrepreneurs. These Greater Toronto initiatives are the winners...
TRIEC and RBC announce winners of 8th Annual Immigrant Success Awards
Supporting immigrant employment contributes to prosperity in the GTA [vimeo 94454112] The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is one of the most culturally diverse regions in North America, a significant advantage in today’s global marketplace. GTA employers need to tap into...
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Dentons Canada
This year we’re celebrating our 8th Annual Immigrant Success Awards, which recognize extraordinary leadership in immigrant inclusion. As we do so, it's interesting to look back at our past IS Awards winners to see where they are now in their engagement with immigrant...
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Alan Rego
This year we’re celebrating our 8th Annual Immigrant Success Awards, which recognize extraordinary leadership in immigrant inclusion. As we do so, it's interesting to look back at our past IS Awards winners to see where they are now in their engagement with immigrant...
Launch of ICE Research Series – Redesigning Collaboration: Opportunities for Innovation in Toronto’s Labour Market
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has many programs and services to help new immigrants and youth find jobs, yet unemployment and under-employment among these groups remain stubbornly high. The Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development is...
Thank you, Volunteers
This week is National Volunteer Week and on behalf of The Mentoring Partnership, we’d like to thank you for volunteering your time to help skilled immigrants integrate into the Toronto region labour market. As a volunteer-mentor you have shared your insights about...