Tune in today at 11:30 to hear from Tent Partnership for Refugees's Veronica (Noni) Rossini, as she joins Immigration CBoC, World Education Services, Tourism HR Canada, & CFIB News to talk about how businesses in Canada can address labor shortages by looking to talented #refugees & other newcomers to help fill open roles!

Hon. Sean Fraser 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

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/immigra…

Don’t underestimate the Value of Stats! We’ve got Ian Reeve from the The Conference Board of Canada, RCIC Chris Daw, and LLB Sharry Aiken at #NCIC2022 giving us the 411 on the importance of these numbers in immigration!

In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees series, we spotlight Starbucks Canada. 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

Today we're spotlighting Tareq Hadhad. Peace by Chocolate’s Founder talks with TD (Canada) about a refugee-led business certification, jointly with CAMSC. Watch the longer interview here: welcomingeconomy.ca

“Underemployment affects #immigrant careers even in the longer term – and nowhere is this effect more pronounced than in essential jobs” writes our very own Yilmaz Ergun Dinc in Careering Magazine by CERIC #cdnimm ceric.ca/2022/06/canada…

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/featu…

Despite its reputation, Canadian policy often makes it difficult for people needing protection to reach Canada. Read our latest piece from Kathryn Dennler (she) on why Canada should expand its commitment to welcoming refugees. bit.ly/3n8gszr

In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees, Senator Ratna Omidvar spoke with Victor Dodig, CIBC’s CEO about the company’s commitment to providing hiring and mentorship opportunities for #refugees. Watch here: welcomingeconomy.ca

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

Read the latest from Kathryn Dennler (she) 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

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 conferenceboard.ca/insights/featu…