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Here you’ll find news clippings related to immigrant employment, TRIEC and our partners. The most recent articles appear below. Click on a year tab to see archived coverage.

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The Globe and Mail: Changes to immigration policy will affect nearly all aspects of Canadian life

By Ratna Omidvar
The Canadian immigration landscape is shifting beneath our feet. When the dust settles, where will Canada be?
Some of the proposed changes, such as dealing with the backlog, are long overdue. Other changes may also…

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The Globe and Mail: Rethinking immigration – Meet the innovators

While experts, think tanks and bureaucrats put forth their ideas on how to make immigration work better, individual innovators are moving ahead and making the changes they see are needed. From community members with fresh approaches to mentoring and integrating newcomers, to employers who recognize that a diverse work force broadens a company’s vision and knowledge, these are the people building tomorrow’s Canada today….

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The Globe and Mail: Why Steamwhistle looked beyond Canadian experience and hired new immigrants

Human resources manager Lorna Willner made a decision to be open-minded to New Canadians from around the world with little or no domestic experience when recruiting. She says the fresh perspectives and new techniques are a reflection of Canada’s d…

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National Post: Fostering a culture of inclusion

People from around the world come to Canada in search of a better life. That is the case for my family, which emigrated from India when I was five. I know first hand the feelings of fear, uncertainty and hope people have when they arrive.

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