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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”

Sponsoring Refugees Called a ‘Win-Win’ for Workplaces

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star July 1, 2019 jobs, migration, private sponsorship, refugees

This article prominently features the work of the Refugee Jobs Roundtable led by Senator Omidvar, as well as Ryerson University's Diversity Institute and the uOttawa Refugee Hub.

Senator Colin Deacon: Opportunities Abound for Atlantic Canada with Community Benefits

Senator Colin Deacon Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Atlantic Canada, Bill C-344, entrepreneurship, jobs, procurement

Watch Senator Deacon unpack the economic needs of his region and his vision for community benefits.

Senator Diane Bellemare: Four Reasons to Support Community Benefits in Canada

Senator Diane Bellemare Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, labour shortages, procurement, Quebec

Watch Senator Diane Bellemare explain how Bill C-344 would help address labour shortages in Canada and have an impact in provinces like Quebec.

Senator Donna Dasko: Community benefits and the pursuit of sustainable development

Senator Donna Dasko Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, procurement, sustainable development

Watch Senator Donna Dasko support Bill C-344 and make the connection between community benefits and Canada's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Senator Tony Dean: Think About What Community Benefits can do for Canadian Communities

Senator Tony Dean Senate of Canada May 3, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, procurement

Watch Senator Tony Dean unpack multi-partisan support for social enterprises in Canada and the benefits of having community benefits principles at the federal level.

Senator Brian Francis: Community Benefits for Minorities and Indigenous Communities

Senator Brian Francis Senate of Canada May 2, 2019 Bill C-344, indigenous, jobs, procurement, youth

Watch Senator Brian Francis speak to the importance of community benefits and their ability to connect Indigenous youth with job training and mentorship.

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.