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Diversity in numbers – reasons for shortages in skilled labour

February 7, 2013 – 2:57 pm | 1,928 views

Did you know?
$20-billion lost in GDP: as a result of underemployment among immigrants to Canada. Immigrants are underpaid and underutilized and it costs our economy billions of dollars. (OECD).
320,000 new workers: this is how many …

Barj Dhahan Calls for More Actions from Government to Make Canada’s Leadership More Diverse

February 7, 2013 – 7:24 am | 3,701 views

In Feb 6th Vancouver Sun, Barj Dhahan made an effort to raise awareness about lack of diversity in Canada’s leadership positions:
“Last month, Kathleen Wynne became Ontario’s premier after winning that province’s Liberal leadership race. There …

Immigrant Professionals & Jobs in BC – a new LinkedIn Group

February 7, 2013 – 6:19 am | 2,152 views

Five days ago I started a new LinkedIn group – Immigrant Professionals and Jobs in BC. Before I only joined LinkedIn groups and received tons of information. So, I always wondered how moderators find time …

Ethnic outreach, really?

February 6, 2013 – 12:29 pm | 826 views

Three days ago, MACLEANS published a 4,200-word article titled “The inside story of Jason Kenney’s campaign to win over ethnic votes. The secret to the success of Canada’s immigration minister”. Besides a VERY long content …

Diversity Awards for BC’s Employers – Who, Why, When?

February 6, 2013 – 12:04 pm | 2,215 views

Tomorrow is an excellent opportunity for Metro Vancouver’s employers to learn about who won DIVERSEcity Awards in the past, why and what the process is. We will also learn about DIVERSEcity Community Resources, a community …