High expectations for new immigration minister

Cabinet picks surprisingly risky Toronto StarNovember 11, 2008 Nicholas Keung Immigration Reporter When Stephen Harper unveiled his second-term cabinet anchored by experienced hands in economic jobs and rookie women in senior ministerial positions, the Prime Minister...

Many newcomers face poverty

Toronto StarNovember 10, 2008 Nicholas KeungImmigration/Diversity Reporter Large suburban homes.Monster outlet malls. Sprawling new subdivisions. All the signs of prosperity can be deceiving in Peel, home to the 1.2 million people of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon....

Program aims to put immigrants to work faster

The Edmonton JournalNovember 08, 2008 Jamie Hall EDMONTON – Trying to talk frustrated foreign-educated professionals out of returning to their respective homelands is part of Jim Gurnett’s daily routine. Gurnett is director of the Mennonite Centre for...

Banker stresses diversity critical to success

Waterloo RecordNovember 7, 2008 Rose SimoneRecord Staff Waterloo – With financial markets in turmoil and a recession looming, some people in business might think workplace diversity issues should take a back seat. But Beth Grudzinski, vice-president of corporate...

Immigrants can learn job game

Toronto SunNovember 7, 2008 Ajit Jain Instead of complaining, a skilled immigrant needs to understand finding a job here is like playing a game. To succeed, one needs to understand how the game is played and its rules. The way to do that is by forming networks,...