City News Reports from the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event

A bustling Toronto Metro Hall was home to the first ever refugee hiring event, which brought hundreds of job seekers to interview with fifteen companies representing all sectors of the economy.

In the City News report, we hear about the many challenges refugees face when entering the job market in Canada. The event was seen as a direct response to some of these challenges. Senator Omidvar and Mayor John Tory are interviewed, along with the team of people who made this event a such a success.

The ‘Refugee Hiring Event’ had clear results in pairing potential employees with their future employers. The overall impact of this first ever event is clearly seen in the number of job offers and follow up interviews. With all the energy and excitement on display, more of these events could be planned for other cities in the near future.

Click here to watch the City News report