Controversy over Canada’s temporary foreign workers program – and perceptions that some employers are abusing it – made headlines earlier this year. U of T…
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Category: Economy
Diaspora Canadians are Key to Success for Companies Looking to Expand Internationally
by Samantha Lui (@samanthalui_) in Toronto Studying business techniques used by some Canadian immigrants can be useful for entrepreneurs looking to expand their companies into…
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Lost in Translation
by Iris Chen (@iris_chen) in Vancouver The release of the iPhone 6 has created lots of social media buzz in the cyber world, including in Chinese…
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Rethink Ethnic Event Sponsorship
by Iris Chen (@iris_chen) in Vancouver Event sponsorship management, especially the evaluation and selection process, could be a time consuming task and a headache for many…
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Settlement as a Second Profession
by Adnan Türegün At first glance, most would assume there’s nothing attractive about the insecure, low-paying jobs in the settlement sector—but for many immigrants, it’s…
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Brazilians getting over it
by Humberta Araújo The October allegations that Canada’s surveillance agency was spying on Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy took Brazilians in Canada by surprise.…
View More Brazilians getting over itInside the mind of the ethnic consumer
Inside the cloth grocery bags neatly tucked in the back seat of Bonnie Lee’s* car, Quaker Oats hot cereal, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Catelli…
View More Inside the mind of the ethnic consumerNew Canadians pushed to edges of the economy
by Ranjit Bhaskar Social mobility, access to opportunity and fairness are foundational principles of Canadian society. Sold on these ideals, immigrants arrive ready…
View More New Canadians pushed to edges of the economyDisaspora lens essential for Canada’s economic growth
Canada’s diversity is not reflected in its economic activity. While much of its immigration growth is from countries with emerging economies, only China and Brazil…
View More Disaspora lens essential for Canada’s economic growthImmigrants may be rushing to the exits
by Our Ottawa Correspondent With fresh university graduates being asked to “stay in school” to ride out the tough economic environment, experts are beginning to…
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