New program to help immigrants work in their fields
By Tracy Sherlock, Vancouver Sun | Link to Article A new program is making it easier for immigrants to work in the sectors in which they were trained, the head … Continued
News November, 2014
Why immigrant kids become homeless: study finds cultural clash with parents is the top reason
By Nicholas Keung, the Star | Link to Article
Barbara Yaffe: CMHC insists Vancouver housing market not over-valued
By Barbara Yafffe, Vancouver Sun | Link to Article Say what? Vancouver’s housing market is not overvalued, but Montreal and Quebec City are at risk?
Express entry immigration system starts Jan. 1, leaving employers uncertain
By CBC News | Link to Article
Douglas Todd: Lessons from U.K. migration debate
By Douglas Todd, Vancouver Sun | Link to Article Immigration is much more openly discussed in Europe than in Canada.
Online Tutorials Target Skilled Immigrant Opportunity
By Sangeeta Subramanian, HRVoice | Link to Article Small to medium-sized businesses struggling to fill job vacancies will benefit from a series of free online tutorials designed to help them … Continued
Immigrants took the brunt of recession-year turn toward self-employment
By Nicholas Keung | Link to Article One-fifth of Chinese newcomers are self-employed, the highest among newcomer groups, followed by those from India, Pakistan, Iran and Ukraine.
Christmas Open House
Date: December 13, 2014Venue: Historic Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey Learn more
Webinar: Brokering Success – Improving Skilled Immigrant Employment Outcomes
Date: On Tuesday, December 2 from 10:30 – 11:30am (PST) Learn more
Free workshop to help employers connect with new Canadians
Date: December 3, 2014, 8:00 – 9:30 amVenue: Inn at the Quay, Fraserview Room, New Westminster Learn more