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TRIEC and its partners have developed public policy reports on immigrant employment that are focused on developing practical policy solutions within the Toronto Region, specifically as they relate to Canadian work experience, qualifications recognition, communications and language training and other relevant areas.

2008 TRIEC Key Trends and Changes in Immigration Policy
TRIEC | December 2008
A short summary of policy trends that may have significant impact on Canadian immigration, including Bill C-50, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Provincial Nominee Program.
2008 TRIEC 2009 Provincial Pre-budget Submission
TRIEC | November 2008
At the 2009 Provincial Pre-budget consultations TRIEC emphasized the need for continued investment in programs that effectively link skilled immigrants with employers, as part of a long-term economic strategy for Ontario.
2008 TRIEC TIEDI Presentation Oct18
TRIEC | October 2008
The Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI) is an innovative project based at York University that seeks to assist community organizations in accessing data and analysis on immigrant labour market integration. TIEDI aims to help organizations access the quantitative data they need in order to: identify priorities, develop programs and services, compose proposals and reports, and carry out advocacy and public education endeavours. TRIEC presented at the TIEDI Exchange Forum.
2008 TRIEC Letter to Bevilacqua
TRIEC | August 2008
TRIEC’s letter to the Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua during the federal Liberal consultations in Toronto provides key recommendations on areas where the federal government should consider investing.
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