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In the Media
Seven innovative initiatives across Canada focus on surfacing novel solutions for newcomer integration
June 26, 2023 While immigration is responsible for as much as 90% of Canada’s labour force growth, our research shows that newcomer skills and experiences...
News
Tackling skills shortages now and in the future
Canada’s labour market is feeling the strain of the current skills shortage. According to the Conference Board of Canada, skills-related job vacancies are costing our...
Thought Leadership
Using the talents of newcomers to Canada
The skills and experience of new immigrants are often wasted due to regulations and discrimination. More should be done to use their expertise. | March...
Research
Immigration and the success of Canada’s post-pandemic Economy
Immigration is an important part of Canada’s economic growth - especially in terms of sustaining the labour market. And although Canada welcomes many immigrants to our shores, we aren’t creating an employment environment where they can use their skills to their fullest potential. There are several steps that Canada needs to take to fix this problem, such as getting better at recognizing the credentials immigrants possess and providing them with improved labour market information throughout their immigration journey.
News Release
Widening inequality: The pandemic’s effects on jobs and income
Toronto, May 17, 2021 – The workers hardest hit by job loss or a reduction in work hours during the pandemic were already among the most vulnerable members of the workforce, according to a new Environics Institute survey that shows COVID-19’s polarizing impact on employment and earnings.
News Release
On the home front: Remote work may widen inequality in Canada
Many people are managing to work from home, Environics Institute survey shows, but parents of young children, newcomers and young workers face greater challenges.
Project
Impact of remote work on engineering and technology jobs
This project will study the impact of working-from-home on new graduates, women and newcomers to Canada in engineering and technology jobs.
Project
Language learning for young newcomers
BCIT students pursuing skilled jobs receive English language training and content to support them in their studies and job search efforts.
Project
Cook to connect
Cook to Connect supports newcomers’ transition into the workplace through an innovative program that provides employment support and skills for the food service industry.