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Starbucks Canada Leads Top Canadian Companies in First-of-its-Kind Refugee Hiring Event with Tent Partnership for Refugees

Ratna Omidvar October 31, 2019 employment, immigration, jobs, refugees

Senator Ratna Omidvar opening the Toronto Refugee Hiring Event, “Hiring refugees is not only a good thing to do but it makes economic sense. Refugees are smart, determined & loyal”

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.

The digital economy gets the buzz, but immigrants are needed elsewhere, too

Guy DIxon Globe and Mail September 1, 2017 digital economy, employment, immigration, Technology

Somehow we’ve leaned toward only bringing in immigrants with high skills, so that they will stay and put down roots. We forget about the people who are going to wash the dishes and work on the farms. I would like our government to have a lens on the economy which is focusing both on the high skills and talent, but also on the service talent that we need.

Kick-Starting Employer Action

Ratna Omidvar Cities of Migration May 4, 2017 employment, immigrants, refugees

Hire Immigrants sat down with former executive director, Senator Ratna Omidvar, and stakeholders from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area – employers, government representatives and non-profit organizations – to focus on identifying employment opportunities for Syrian newcomers and how to match refugee talent to the needs of employers.

Employers Taking Action – Syrian Refugees Jobs Agenda

Ratna Omidvar Hire Immigrants April 26, 2017 employment, immigration, refugees

Roundtable of diverse stakeholders focusing on identifying employment opportunities for Syrian newcomers and matching their talent to the needs of employers.

Question to the Minister of Veterans Affairs – Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects and the Hiring of Veterans

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 4, 2017 employment, infrastructure, Question Period, Veterans

"In my experience, targets matter. What gets measured gets done. Have you set hiring targets for federally funded infrastructure projects and the hiring of veterans? What are these targets? Can you share them with us? What is your progress to date against these targets?"

WATCH: Confronting Hiring Bias – A discussion with the Honourable Ratna Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Cities of Migration February 28, 2017 discrimination, Diversity, employment, inclusion, name-based discrimination, video

The business case for immigration has never been more pressing as Canada’s labour market intersects with an aging population. Though Canada’s immigration imperatives focus on attracting economic migrants, labour market integration strategies will have to be examined as skilled migrants in Canada’s labour market continue to face barriers to employment.

Open the Doors: Canada’s strong pro-immigration policy is more than just a humanitarian stand; it’s an economic imperative

David Parkinson Globe and Mail February 18, 2017 employment, immigration, multiculturalism

Canada’s strong pro-immigration policy is more than just a humanitarian stand. It’s an economic imperative.

OPINION: This is why diversity is good for business

Steven Murphy Huffington Post February 1, 2017 Diversity, employment, Steven Murphy

In an age where diversity is being threatened by fear, it is critical that Canada be the beacon of gender and cultural equality.

WEBINAR: Why Matthew but not Samir? Disrupting the Hiring Bias

Ratna Omidvar Hire Immigrants January 25, 2017 discrimination, Diversity, employment, name-based discrimination, Webinars

In an exclusive event, Dr. Rupa Banerjee, co-author of the new research report, “Do Large Employers Treat Racial Minorities More Fairly”, reviews the research and explains the negative impacts on job-seekers and employers alike.