Find the latest news, statistics and reports about recruiting, retaining and promoting skilled immigrants.
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Myths And Truths About Foreign Credential Evaluation
An employment counsellor explains credential evaluation, different reports and when immigrants should have their credentials assessed. Continue reading
News
Immigration System Aims To React Fast To Corporate Needs
A roundup of the proposed immigration changes, and their potential impact, announced over the past few months. Continue reading
Harnessing Immigrant Mobility Means Prosperity for All Canadians
Numerous studies find immigration and economic growth go hand-in-hand. Continue reading
Private Partners Join Federal Internship for Newcomers Program
CGI and CIBC are partnering with CIC to tap into a pool of job-ready newcomers to fill temporary and permanent positions in their companies. Continue reading
Stats
One-Year Retention Rates of Immigrants
Examining provincial nominee programs and comparing retention rates of immigrants in these programs to those of federal economic class immigrants. Continue reading
Foreign-Trained Immigrants Less Likely to Work in Regulated Occupations
Foreign-educated immigrants with fields of study that typically lead to regulated professions were less likely to work in these professions compared to the Canadian-born. Continue reading
Why Employers Hire Skilled Immigrants
Immigrants help companies diversify their global client base and target local cultural communities to find new business, finds poll. Continue reading
Reports
The Diverse Organization: Finding Gold at the End of the Rainbow
Organizations that focus on a culture of inclusion, rather than simply diversity, are more likely to reap the benefits of a diverse workforce, retain qualified employees, and boost financial performance, states this report that also offers practical solutions for employers. Continue reading
Knocking Down Barriers Faced by New Immigrants to Canada
Immigration selection should focus on both short-term and long-term labour market needs while settlement services should be co-ordinated to boost the workforce integration of immigrants and ensure Canada’s long-term prosperity, states this TD report. Continue reading
Personal Networks and the Economic Adjustment of Immigrants
Knowing people in 10 or more different occupations increases an immigrant’s chances of being employed and earning more money, finds this Statistics Canada report. Continue reading
