Census 101: key learnings from the first data release
Statistics Canada released the first round of census data last week. This release, which focuses on population growth and distribution, is the first in a series that looks at different aspects and demographics of Canadian populations. How do we make sense of all this...
Over 1,000 club: CIBC – leading the way in mentoring
When CIBC first came on board in 2010 as an employer partner in The Mentoring Partnership, they started out with 35 mentor matches. By December 2014, they had reached the 500 mentoring match milestone. Just two years after that, their participation doubled. Thanks to...
Leaders helping leaders – GTA program celebrates the impact of mentoring on newcomers
TORONTO, January 25, 2017 – Major employers from across the GTA come together today to celebrate their employees who give back to their professional community by mentoring a newcomer to Toronto. CIBC, KPMG in Canada, the University of Toronto and Seneca College will...
Next Steps: How You Can Continue Supporting Syrian Newcomers
It’s been one year since the first refugees from Syria arrived in Canada. As a nation, we’ve taken pride in welcoming them into our communities and setting a compassionate example that the rest of the world has taken notice of. For many Syrian newcomers the...
Dr. Syed Jaffery – Helping newcomers stay focused on their goals
Since 2013, Professional Immigrant Networks association leader Dr. Syed Jaffery has been helping international medical graduates find meaningful employment through his association, TNO-IDEAS. He talks about why he set up his association and the work they do in helping...
Strategic Communications – Understanding your audience
Having a strategic communications plan can help grassroots organizations and associations connect with their audience, and set out objectives, and how they are going to achieve them. Together with the Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) and TRIEC Campus teams,...
“It worked out well for the both of us” – a conversation on mentoring
When Lora Yekhshatyan first came to Canada, she connected with Issie Lyon through The Mentoring Partnership. Five years later, we reunited Lora and her mentor Issie over coffee to reflect on their insights on working Canada, the value of diversity, and how the...
Workplace giving is key to a thriving professional community
The season of goodwill is nearly upon us – and it kicks off with two days where across Canada we celebrate people who give back and encourage others to join them. Giving Tuesday, on November 28, comes after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and calls for people to put a...
