Patrick MacKenzie

Former East Coaster now living the West Coast Life. CEO of @IEC_BC working towards #InclusiveCanada. Proud father of 2 boys. Suporter of @BCCancer. Car guy.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@AirCanada your website won’t accept payment and my tickets keep going up in price because of the delay.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

It was an honour to host @CitImmCanada Minister, @SeanFraserMP today as he outlined Canada’s efforts to strengthen our position as a destination of choice for immigrants. Canadian employers and communities all benefit when we attract the best from around the globe.

[Sean Fraser @SeanFraserMP]

As Canada remains a top destination for newcomers, we need to make sure our immigration system works for everyone.

Today in Vancouver, we highlighted a plan to reduce backlogs, reunite families, and get workers to Canada and grow our economy.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

I'm proud of what the @IEC_BC team has built with FAST - we are helping immigrants make the best use of their skills and Canadian employers find the talent they need. Thank you @fsc_ccf_en for your unwavering support. #ImmigrationMatters #Cdnimm #IRCC #ESDC

[Blueprint @Blueprint_ADE]

We’re excited to share a new evaluation of @IEC_BC's FAST, a promising skills assessment and development platform for newcomers funded through the @fsc_ccf_en. Check out the evaluation release here:

https://t.co/RtnTns4oxW

#skills #FASTCareers #canadaimmigration

[Diversity Institute @TorontoMetDI]

. @RyersonDI has been employing a unique action-oriented, evidence-based approach for more than 20 years to better understand the barriers facing historically disadvantaged groups & produce concrete change through our research, knowledge mobilization and innovative programming

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WestJet you’ve messed up every aspect of my trip. 12 hrs on hold because of your flight changes then I had to drive to the airport and fix in person (3 more hours total) now you’ve lost my bags and no one was willing to help at YHZ. I’ve flown WJ exclusively for years - no more.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WestJet I was disconnected after waiting four and a half hours on hold today. The itinerary changes you’ve made won’t work and it’s impossible to reach you.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@marcomendicino @metropolisconf Thank you joining us today and kicking the week off with a wide-ranging view of immigration, integration and the role we can all play in building a more inclusive and prosperous Canada for all.

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks A6. I'm especially proud of @IEC_BC and its ASCEND program. Developed with employers it lets immigrants understand some of the unspoken rules of the Cdn job market and prepare for the workplace. https://t.co/BZjmhaDlDd #ImmigrantThrive

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks A5. Learning that is adaptable and builds on the skills the individual already possesses. It must not require the learner to go back to square one. Employment-related training must must be linked to actual employer needs. #ImmigrantsThrive

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks A3. Long Term Care projected 178k job vacancies before COVID. Demand for care aids, recreation aids, physios, nurses and administrators in this area will be huge in the coming years. @BCCareProviders is looking to innovative solutions to meet this demand #ImmigrantsThrive

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks A4. A skills assessment as part of Express Entry along with credential & language assessments. Imagine if immigrants knew how their skills could be used in Canada and employers could see the practical skills of a global workforce looking to come to Canada #ImmigrantsThrive

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks 2 of 2 providing tools that help small and medium sized businesses connect with immigrant talent and prepare current employees for a diverse workforce is critical to their growth and Canada’s sustainability #ImmigrantsThrive #iecbc

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESPicks A2. Non-profits can be that critical link that helps immigrants understand how their skills are needed in the Canadian economy and employers recognize the skills immigrants bring. Canada's economy wins when #ImmigrantsThrive 1of 2

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

I couldn't agree more! Authenticity and clarity of purpose are critical to avoid the tokenism that works against inclusion and growth #ImmigrantsWork #ImmigrationMatters

[Steph C Barlow @stephwhogames]

Authenticity is so important when reflecting on your organizations inclusion goals. #ImmigrantsWork

[Steph C Barlow @stephwhogames]

Authenticity is so important when reflecting on your organizations inclusion goals. #ImmigrantsWork

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESCanada A3: Mentoring programs help employees and management recognize the talent immigrants bring to the workforce - creating opportunity for growth and expanded talent pools. #ImmigrantsWork #mentoring

[Neelam Sahota @NeelamSahotaCEO]

The isolation due to #Covid_19 has been particularly hard on our youth. If you know of any youth that may be interested in joining this free program, please check this out! @DIVERSEcityBC #youth #isolation

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@WESCanada Program's like @IEC_BC 's FAST helps newcomers better understand how their skills can be put to full use while providing employers with a way to overcome the challenges of recognizing international experience and education. #ImmigrantsWork #Cdnimm @fsc_ccf_en

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

@ratnaomi @WESCanada @ConfBoardofCda So important for Canadians to remember this as we plan our post-covid recovery. Just as #immigrants have long been a staple of economic growth so too they will be in the future. #ImmigrantsWork #COVID19 #Cdnimm @CitImmCanada

[Patrick MacKenzie @pbmackenzie]

Dynamic employers know that #ImmigrationWorks. A more #diverse workforce generates more revenue and is more effective https://t.co/ibfYKZRAN9 #immigrationmatters @marcomendicino

[WES Canada @WESCanada]

Q9: Why is #diversity good for business? #ImmigrantsWork