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Bright Future
Ep. 04: Shamira Madhany on immigration
Immigration is vital to Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness. The people we welcome fill the gaps in our labour market, bring valuable skills and experience, and have connections around the world. But they can face an uphill battle to have their credentials or experience recognized in Canada.
This episode, Shamira Madhany, Managing Director, Deputy Executive Director, World Education Services, talks to us about immigration during the pandemic, where new Canadians are working and where they want to be working, the role of immigrants in rebuilding our economy, and provides a path forward to recognizing skills the experiences of new Canadians.
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Are Intentions to Immigrate to Canada Changing in the Face of COVID-19?
#ImmigrantsWork: Building Immigrant Inclusion into Business Recovery Plans
Who is Succeeding the Canadian Labour Market: Predictors of Career Success for Skilled Immigrants
Beyond Academic Credentials—Toward Competency-Informed Hiring
COVID-19 Derails Canadian Immigration, RBC Economics
Read our report, Can’t Go it Alone: Immigration Is Key to Canada’s Growth Strategy.
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