Immigration CBoC

Welcome to The Conference Board of Canada's immigration account!

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

@IKEACanada Thanks for supporting the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable in this initiative. Visit https://t.co/lnpDb6Bdk7 to watch all the videos and learn more on how we'll continue to work towards increasing refugees’ access to employment opportunities. #WelcomingEconomy #RefugeesThrive 2/2

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

To close Refugee Awareness Month and mark the end of the #WelcomingEconomy series, we're spotlighting @IKEACanada. The company's CPO Tanja Fratangeli shares how hiring #refugeetalent leads to growth and strengthens @IKEACanada's commitment to equality. https://t.co/lnpDb6Bdk7 1/2

[Iain Reeve @iainreeve]

My colleague Kathryn Dennler writes about how Canada can best deliver on the promise to support Ukrainians who have fled to Canada to avoid conflict. #cdnpoli
#cdnimm #Refugee #UkraineRussiaWar

https://t.co/S5WTdr1kGb

[Signal49 Research @S49Research]

Read the latest from @KathrynDennler on the importance of setting up Ukrainian and other immigrants for success and establishing a clear path to residency which allows people to focus on settling into Canada rather than worrying about their future. https://t.co/6rNPG8mEN3

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

In the new #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees video, Ruba Bilal talks about how companies can advance DEI hiring practices by hiring #refugees and other newcomers. Watch the full video at https://t.co/lnpDb6jCsz
#RefugeeTalent

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

With the right support and programs, refugees can make significant social & economic contributions to Canada. Learn more on how business and organizations can support
#refugees here: https://t.co/lnpDb6jCsz 2/2 #WithRefugees
#WelcomingEconomy #WRD2022

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay! To mark the date, we continue to spotlight stories like @HanenNanaa4 in the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees series. She is the founder of @BAMCollectivee, Ontario’s first youth-led initiative that empowers changemakers via art & community engagement 1/2

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees, @ratnaomi spoke with Victor Dodig, @cibc’s CEO about the company’s commitment to providing hiring and mentorship opportunities for #refugees. Watch here: https://t.co/lnpDb6Bdk7

[Signal49 Research @S49Research]

Despite its reputation, Canadian policy often makes it difficult for people needing protection to reach Canada. Read our latest piece from @KathrynDennler on why Canada should expand its commitment to welcoming refugees.
https://t.co/wKSPMrdnGq

[Kathryn Dennler (she) @KathrynDennler]

In many ways, Canada is a leader in refugee protection. But Canada can, and should, do more. The current program to assist Ukrainians shows a path forward. For more: https://t.co/1JITVH8rRa

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

“Underemployment affects #immigrant careers even in the longer term – and nowhere is this effect more pronounced than in essential jobs” writes our very own @dryedinc in Careering Magazine by @ceric_ca #cdnimm https://t.co/6x1cW3wa8J

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

Today we're spotlighting @TareqHadhad. @Peacebychoco’s Founder talks with @TD_Canada about a refugee-led business certification, jointly with @camsc_org. Watch the longer interview here: https://t.co/lnpDb6jCsz

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

In today’s #WelcomingEeconomy for Refugees video, @marcellealeid talks about bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to Canada, opening her restaurant, creating jobs and contributing to the community. Watch here: https://t.co/lnpDb6jCsz 3/3 #WithRefugees

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

June is Refugee Awareness Month, an event that raises awareness on universal human rights and the right to freedom to more than 84 million refugees and displaced individuals worldwide. #WithRefugees 1/3

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

As a member of the Refugee Jobs Agenda Roundtable, we are committed to improve employment-focused initiatives to support #refugees succeed #WelcomingEconomy 2/3

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

In the new video from the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees series, we spotlight @StarbucksCanada. In 2019, they hosted the first-ever refugee hiring event. The company's Head of Social Impact shares the positive outcome of the initiative. Watch here: https://t.co/lnpDb6jCsz

[CAPIC-ACCPI @capicaccpi]

Don’t underestimate the Value of Stats! We’ve got Ian Reeve from the @ConfBoardofCda, RCIC Chris Daw, and LLB Sharry Aiken at #NCIC2022 giving us the 411 on the importance of these numbers in immigration!

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

Today is the last day of CIS 2022! We will continue the discussions on critical #immigration issues and questions, including Canada’s refugee response, appropriate and affordable housing, the role of technology in managing migration and others #cdnimm https://t.co/BUpn5KsRTX

[Immigration CBoC @ImmigrationCBoC]

Hon. @SeanFraserMP will join the CIS 2022 today for a conversation about how welcoming more #newcomers will help Canada’s pandemic recovery & address the labour shortages, and discuss the importance of a 'Team Canada' approach in welcoming the world’s most vulnerable #cdnimm

[Tent Partnership for Refugees @TentOrg]

Tune in today at 11:30 to hear from @TentOrg's @Nonimoo, as she joins @ImmigrationCBoC, @WorldEdServices, @TourismHRCanada, & @CFIBNews to talk about how businesses in Canada can address labor shortages by looking to talented #refugees & other newcomers to help fill open roles!