Public Policy

With a vibrant network of civic leadership in the corporate, voluntary and public sector, TRIEC is uniquely positioned to build a public policy research agenda on immigrant employment and develop policy recommendations that would achieve stronger economic outcomes for skilled immigrants.

TRIEC's public policy research agenda on immigrant employment is focused on researching and developing practical policy solutions for immigrant employment within the Toronto Region, specifically as they relate to Canadian work experience, qualifications recognition, communications and language training and other relevant areas.

What's New in Policy?

TRIEC urges the Government of Canada to make mandatory the completion of the census long form. > Read more (pdf)

Key Trends and Changes in Immigration Policy
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. Prepared by TRIEC. > Read more (pdf)

Government of Canada releases
"Action Plan for Faster Immigration"
Released on December 1, 2008, this document includes Ministerial instructions outlining a set of eligibility criteria that apply to all new federal skilled worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008, and specifies a list of 38 occupations which the Government believes are required to meet Canada's labour market needs.
> News release
> Backgrounder
> List of occupations

2009 Provincial pre-budget consultations
On November 21, 2008, TRIEC attended 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.
> TRIEC's Submission (pdf)
> Follow Up (pdf)

TRIEC Partners with TIEDI
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. On October 18, 2008, TRIEC presented at the TIEDI Exchange Forum.
> View TRIEC's presentation (pdf)

Coming Soon: Our Resources section will soon include statistics and research on immigrant employment