Business Case
The Canadian-born workforce is shrinking and the demand for labour is growing. Skilled immigrants fill that need and help Canadian companies do business with the world. They boost innovation and reflect the markets in which Canadian organizations operate.
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Finding and Keeping Top Talent Big Concern for Employers
Immigrants accounted for two-thirds of Canada’s population growth from 2006 to 2011 and are one solution to the skills shortages facing many Canadian organizations. Continue reading
Shrinking Workforce
Canada is increasingly moving towards a high-skilled, knowledge economy yet not enough Canadians are graduating from programs to meet employers’ needs. At the same time baby boomers are aging and Canada’s population growth increasingly comes from immigration.
Finding and Keeping Top Talent Big Concern for Employers
Larger Talent Pool
Read more from: Shrinking WorkforceGlobal Skills And Experience
Canadian companies must respond to worldwide demands and source international talent who have knowledge of global markets. And as immigration to Canada increases, skilled immigrants also reflect local markets.
The Local Market is Changing
The Value of Diverse Languages and Cultures
Read more from: Global Skills and ExperienceInnovation
Skilled immigrants possess talents and accreditation in a variety of fields, as well as a global perspective. When employed in a Canadian organization, these attributes will help boost innovation.
Skilled Immigrants Bring Innovative and International Expertise
Immigrants are more likely to have a post-secondary education than Canadian-born workers and they bring new and different expertise to an organization, improving problem solving and boosting innovation. Continue reading
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- Skilled Immigrants Bring Innovative and International Expertise posted on August 18, 2011 Immigrants are more likely to have a post-secondary education than Canadian-born workers and they bring new and different expertise to an organization, improving problem solving and boosting innovation.
- Canadian-Born Workforce is Shrinking, Demand for Labour is Growing posted on August 18, 2011 The future growth of the Canadian labour market depends on skilled immigrants as baby boomers retire and birth rates fall.
- Skilled Immigrants Help Canadian Companies Do Business with the World posted on August 18, 2011 International skills, experience and languages help local companies meet global demands.
- The Value of Diverse Languages and Cultures posted on September 11, 2011 Employees from different cultures and who speak different languages help employers tap into diverse local and international markets.
