Monthly Archives: June 2016
When it comes to innovation, Canada’s biggest challenge may be Canadians
By John Stackhouse Solving the country’s innovation gap was top of mind at The Economist’s Canada Summit on Wednesday, as entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and business and government leaders gathered in Toronto to debate the state of disruption. Talent quickly became the top issue. On the table: how to fast-track visas to bring the world’s best […]
Meet the immigrant CEO welcoming Syrian refugees to Canada with jobs
msn news Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Canada-based restaurant chain Paramount Fine Foods, is giving employment opportunities to Syrian refugees. Fakih came to Canada and faced barriers finding employment, so he understands the struggles of the Syrian refugees. He plans to hire 120 Syrian refugees. Watch here
Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Past and Present
By Florence Hwang, New Canadian Media Skilled immigrants are more likely than Canadian-born citizens to be their own boss, according to the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council. Ralph Chiodo came to Canada in 1959 with the dream of opening his own autobody shop, he now has 72 franchise locations across Ontario. His advice to new immigrant […]
Newcomer Job Fair hosted by ACCES Employment with TRIEC
You’re invited to participate as an Employer in a Job Fair hosted by ACCES Employment in collaboration with TRIEC for: Highly Skilled Professionals Newcomers to Canada (including Syrian Newcomers) Date and time: Ryerson University Ted Rogers School of Management 55 Dundas St. West, 7th floor Wednesday June 22nd, 2016 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ways to participate: Employers with booth space […]