Immigration as a source of Innovation
TRIEC Executive Director Margaret Eaton made the case for leveraging immigration as a source of innovation at the Canadian Immigration Conference in Toronto, Canada, on May 15 2014. She gave examples of employers such as Xerox Research Centre of Canada, SMTC and...
A 10-year record of immigrant success: Hepburn
The organization has had great success over the last 10 years in helping immigrants find work upon arriving in Canada...says Bob Hepburn “Ten years ago the landscape facing skilled immigrants was pretty dim,” (Ratna) Omidvar said at a recent event in Toronto...
Thank you RBC and Gordon M Nixon
RBC has been a pillar of support for TRIEC since its inception [vimeo 94235272] RBC have demonstrated their support to TRIEC in many ways. Since 2009, Gordon M. Nixon and Zabeen Hirji have served as ambassadors of immigrant integration as chair and co-chair of TRIEC....
10 Years of Meaningful work
TRIEC plays a strategic role in connecting skilled immigrants to the labour market [vimeo 94660867] TRIEC was formed 10 years ago by a diverse group of the region’s leaders because the region was not effectively leveraging the immigrant talent it possessed. TRIEC is...
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...