Entrepreneurs are urging the government to invest more in the tech sector, which is rife with untapped immigrant talent.
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Tag: Newcomers
How skilled newcomers can stave off major career sacrifices when job-seeking
Though Canada accepts skilled migrants based on their credentials, that doesn’t guarantee success in the local labour market. Here’s how newcomers self-regulate to find quality employment.
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Settlement services woefully underfunded: new report
Short-term funding agreements and strict guidelines around how the funds may be used are hampering efforts by settlement agencies to help integrate newcomers to Canada, says a new report from the reputable Association for Canadian Studies. NCM’s Fabian Dawson reports.
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New Bridges: Indigenous People and New Canadians
Indigenous people and New Canadians might be two of the most influential population groups across Canada in the long run. But there exists a gap between the two groups, with the latter having a larger say in federal politics, which has resulted in some tension. The future of the country largely rests on the bridges and connections between these groups, argues Kenneth Coates.
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Study Points to Gaps in Settlement Services for Newcomers
Despite receiving nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer funding, settlement services designed to help all newcomers remain a well-kept-secret, with the government appearing to favour quantity over quality, Reedah Hayder reports.
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‘Your Accent Is Interesting’: Talking about Microaggressions Faced by Newcomers
Microaggressions happen to newcomers and immigrants daily, even during small talk. Being asked about one’s accent is one of them, writes Kaziwa Salih.
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A Decolonized Citizenship Ceremony is a Step Towards Reconciliation
While Canada is taking steps to sharing knowledge of Indigenous history with newcomers, including through an updated citizenship oath, critics say more needs to be done to meaningfully involve them in reconciliation efforts.
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‘We Can’t Take Immigrants for Granted’: Minister
The federal government is foreshadowing a major overhaul of the immigration intake system so that it does not pit low-skilled workers against highly qualified applicants, reports Local Journalism Initiative reporter, Fernando Arce.
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Capitalizing on the “Immigrant Experience” to Succeed in Canada
Javier Ortega-Araiza shares his experience building a business in Canada and what it reveals about The Great White North’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Helping First-Time Homebuyers Navigate Hot Real Estate Market
While skyrocketing home prices are making it hard for newcomers to buy a home, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some options to help first-time buyers in three major Canadian cities.
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