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Senator Lucie Moncion Speaks in Favour of Bill C-344 on Community Benefits

Senator Lucie Moncion Senate of Canada May 1, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, social procurement

Watch Senator Lucie Moncion speak in support of Bill C-344 and reflect on the success of community benefit projects such as the Lower Mattagami Project in Northern Ontario.

SPEECH: Senator Omidvar on Bill C-344 and Community Benefits at the Buy Social Canada 2019 Summit

Ratna Omidvar Buy Social Canada Summit February 7, 2019 Bill C-344, Buy Social Canada Summit, inclusion, jobs, social procurement

"In the long term, CBAs go a long way to ensure that the needs of our labour market are met by workers right here in Canada."

Report: Investing in Refugee Talent – Lessons Learned in Labour Market Integration

Hire Immigrants Hire Immigrants February 5, 2019 employment, integration, jobs, refugees

In this report, Hire Immigrants shares 13 international best practices that highlight the pivotal role private sector employers can play in integrating refugees.

Mentorship Program Sims to Boost Number of Black Youth in GTA Construction

CBC News December 13, 2018 community benefit agreements, Toronto

According to the 2018 Ontario's Apprenticeship Strategy, less than two per cent of people in apprenticeships in Ontario are visible minorities. This program hopes to change those numbers.

Can we avoid bias in hiring practices?

Jeffrey G. Reitz, Rupa Banerjee, Philip Oreopoulos Policy Options July 6, 2018 name-based discrimination, Name-Blind Recruitment

A recent report from Ottawa’s Name-Blind Recruitment Pilot Project reveals that there are still many challenges in developing hiring practices that avoid bias.

News Release: Time is right for social finance fund, Senate committee says

Social Affairs, Science and Technology Committee Senate of Canada May 10, 2018 SOCI, Social Finance

A federally created and supported social finance fund could help Canada solve some of our country's most challenging issues. It will harness the power of private investment and innovative solutions for the public good, the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology said in a report released Thursday.

Question to Minister Brison: What’s next for name-blind recruitment in the public service?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 20, 2018 Diversity, name-based discrimination, Name-Blind Recruitment, Question Period

"Minister, your office has acknowledged these issues. I am wondering what your next step will be. Will more work be done on this issue? The pilot project, I would submit, was not adequate."

OPINION: Amazon HQ2 Would Be Yet Another Great Canadian Immigration Story

Ratna Omidvar Huffington Post February 12, 2018 Amazon HQ2, Diversity, immigration, Opinions, Toronto

In Toronto, Amazon's HQ2 would be yet another successful immigration story. This year, Amazon must choose whether to stay in America or apply for dual citizenship in Canada, where the right types of investments are underway. All they have to do is say "yes."

Question to Minister Chagger: How is this government supporting newcomer entrepreneurs?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 7, 2017 entrepreneurship, immigration, Minister Bardish Chagger, Question Period

In November 28, 2017 Senator Ratna Omidvar asked the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, about the state of newcomer entrepreneurship in Canada. The question was inspired by Ryerson University's Diversity Institute's latest report, which concluded that immigrant entrepreneurs are not starting off on the same footing as other entrepreneurs in Canada.

Question to Minister Duclos: What can Canadians expect from a national social finance strategy?

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 5, 2017 charities, Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Question Period, Social Finance, social innovation

On December 5, 2017 Senator Ratna Omidvar rose in the Senate Chamber to ask the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, about the development of Canada's social finance strategy. This strategy was named as a key priority in the Minister's mandate letter.