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30 Jun 2022
To close Refugee Awareness Month and mark the end of the #WelcomingEconomy series, we're spotlighting @IKEACanada. The company's CPO Tanja Fratangeli shares how hiring #refugeetalent leads to growth and strengthens @IKEACanada's commitment to equality. welcomingeconomy.ca/ 1/2
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30 Jun 2022
Thanks for supporting the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable in this initiative. Visit welcomingeconomy.ca/ to watch all the videos and learn more on how we'll continue to work towards increasing refugees’ access to employment opportunities. #WelcomingEconomy #RefugeesThrive 2/2
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
28 Jun 2022
My colleague Kathryn Dennler writes about how Canada can best deliver on the promise to support Ukrainians who have fled to Canada to avoid conflict. #cdnpoli
#cdnimm #Refugee #UkraineRussiaWar
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
28 Jun 2022
Read the latest from @KathrynDennler on the importance of setting up Ukrainian and other immigrants for success and establishing a clear path to residency which allows people to focus on settling into Canada rather than worrying about their future. bit.ly/3nnGNta
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27 Jun 2022
In the new #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees video, Ruba Bilal talks about how companies can advance DEI hiring practices by hiring #refugees and other newcomers. Watch the full video at welcomingeconomy.ca/
#RefugeeTalent
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20 Jun 2022
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay! To mark the date, we continue to spotlight stories like @HanenNanaa4 in the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees series. She is the founder of @BAMCollectivee, Ontario’s first youth-led initiative that empowers changemakers via art & community engagement 1/2
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20 Jun 2022
With the right support and programs, refugees can make significant social & economic contributions to Canada. Learn more on how business and organizations can support
#refugees here: welcomingeconomy.ca/ 2/2 #WithRefugees
#WelcomingEconomy #WRD2022
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16 Jun 2022
In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees, @ratnaomi spoke with Victor Dodig, @cibc’s CEO about the company’s commitment to providing hiring and mentorship opportunities for #refugees. Watch here: welcomingeconomy.ca/
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
15 Jun 2022
Despite its reputation, Canadian policy often makes it difficult for people needing protection to reach Canada. Read our latest piece from @KathrynDennler on why Canada should expand its commitment to welcoming refugees.
bit.ly/3n8gszr
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
15 Jun 2022
In many ways, Canada is a leader in refugee protection. But Canada can, and should, do more. The current program to assist Ukrainians shows a path forward. For more: conferenceboard.ca/insights/…
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14 Jun 2022
“Underemployment affects #immigrant careers even in the longer term – and nowhere is this effect more pronounced than in essential jobs” writes our very own @dryedinc in Careering Magazine by @ceric_ca #cdnimm ceric.ca/2022/06/canadas-ess…
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7 Jun 2022
Today we're spotlighting @TareqHadhad. @Peacebychoco’s Founder talks with @TD_Canada about a refugee-led business certification, jointly with @camsc_org. Watch the longer interview here: welcomingeconomy.ca/
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1 Jun 2022
June is Refugee Awareness Month, an event that raises awareness on universal human rights and the right to freedom to more than 84 million refugees and displaced individuals worldwide. #WithRefugees 1/3
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1 Jun 2022
As a member of the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable, we are committed to improve employment-focused initiatives to support #refugees succeed #WelcomingEconomy 2/3
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1 Jun 2022
In today’s #WelcomingEeconomy for Refugees video, @marcellealeid talks about bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to Canada, opening her restaurant, creating jobs and contributing to the community. Watch here: welcomingeconomy.ca/ 3/3 #WithRefugees
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30 May 2022
In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees series, we spotlight @StarbucksCanada. In 2019, they hosted the first-ever refugee hiring event. The company's Head of Social Impact shares the positive outcome of the initiative. Watch here: welcomingeconomy.ca/
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
27 May 2022
Don’t underestimate the Value of Stats! We’ve got Ian Reeve from the @ConfBoardofCda, RCIC Chris Daw, and LLB Sharry Aiken at #NCIC2022 giving us the 411 on the importance of these numbers in immigration!
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26 May 2022
Today is the last day of CIS 2022! We will continue the discussions on critical #immigration issues and questions, including Canada’s refugee response, appropriate and affordable housing, the role of technology in managing migration and others #cdnimm conferenceboard.ca/events/im…
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25 May 2022
Hon. @SeanFraserMP will join the CIS 2022 today for a conversation about how welcoming more #newcomers will help Canada’s pandemic recovery & address the labour shortages, and discuss the importance of a 'Team Canada' approach in welcoming the world’s most vulnerable #cdnimm
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Immigration CBoC retweeted
25 May 2022
Tune in today at 11:30 to hear from @TentOrg's @Nonimoo, as she joins @ImmigrationCBoC, @WorldEdServices, @TourismHRCanada, & @CFIBNews to talk about how businesses in Canada can address labor shortages by looking to talented #refugees & other newcomers to help fill open roles!
25 Apr 2022
Join the upcoming virtual Canadian Immigration Summit 2022 to hear the latest qualitative & quantitative insights on #immigration to drive evidence-based decision-making #cdnimm conferenceboard.ca/events/im…
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