Invitation to New Canadians Forum - Jan 9, 2007 - Toronto City Hall

The City of Toronto cordially invites you to attend

THE NEW CANADIANS FORUM
Hosted and Conducted By Vamos a Canada, in Partnership with the
Access and Diversity Unit in Parks, Forestry and Recreation of the City of Toronto

“A networking event where employers can liaise with the most qualified NEWCOMER PROFESSIONALS”

Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm

Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall) Rotunda - Main Floor
100 Queen Street West, Toronto M5H 2N1

Registration is Free and starts at 4:30 pm (Sharp)

Special Guest Speakers Include:

The Honourable Mario G. Racco MPP & Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Labour
“Employment Standards Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act”

The Honourable Dr. Khalil Ramal MPP & Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Minister of Immigration
“Bill 124: Fair Access to Regulated Professions”

The Distinguished Keith Pelley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Argonauts
“Stop the Violence”

For any question or to pre-register call (905)370-0119 or email us at: jobs@vamosacanada.com

IT Business

Source: IT Business: "There is an IT skills shortage and an anticipated net shortfall in the next six years unless specific measures are taken to address the issue. John Boufford, president of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), sees CIPS taking an active and essential role working with industry partners to resolve this crisis in skills demand."

Review of this week's economic indicators

A review of this week's economic statistics: "A review of this week's economic statistics
14:30:31 EST Oct 29, 2006
Source: Canadian Press
OTTAWA (CP) - A review of economic statistics this week:
-Retail sales up.
-Federal budget surplus increased.
-EI recipients climb.
-Manufacturers expect tougher times.

FAIR ACCESS TO REGULATED PROFESSIONS ACT

On Tuesday, October 3, 2006, the Honourable Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, addressed the provincial legislature, to present a second reading of the FAIR ACCESS TO REGULATED PROFESSIONS ACT, 2006. He directed his speech to The Acting Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Ted Arnott.

This Bill is being proposed for enforcement as an Act of Law in the Province of Ontario. In the words of Minister Mike Colle: “

Bill 124 tries to address the reality of the fact that when a foreign-trained individual comes to Canada and Ontario, there is a complexity of regulatory bodies, 34 in all, that range from architecture to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to the College of Midwives of Ontario, the chartered accountants' institute, teachers' colleges and engineering. All of these regulatory bodies, up until this bill is proposed, have never had oversight by a provincial government

Minister Colle emphasized: “So there would be an appointment of a fairness commissioner who would be the champion of newcomers applying to go through this regulatory process.

Minister Colle continued his dialogue, stating: “…it's really a reflection of their many years of trying to ensure that foreign-trained individuals and all newcomers get a fair shot at working in their chosen field here in Ontario. As you know, Mr. Speaker, over 140,000 newcomers come to this province every year -- about 60% of all the newcomers to Canada come to Ontario”.


Minister Colle concluded his support for passage of the Bill into law by saying:

So this Bill 124 is an attempt to do something about fairness, transparency and accountability so that these wonderful people will get to work, feed their families and contribute to Ontario's economy so that we can really celebrate our diversity, our multiculturalism, economically and socially. We really need to do this more than ever because we are in such a competitive world. Just out of equity and fairness, we have to do this.


Member of Provincial Parliament Mario Racco, demonstrated his support for the Bill when he said:

Bill 124 - The Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act - is about ensuring that all of Ontario's newcomers have a fair shot at success. If passed, this Bill will see the implementation of a comprehensive framework designed to assist foreign trained professionals reach their full potential and contribute to economic success of our province.


What Bill 124 really means is that the confusing process of becoming a recognized professional will be made easier. The transition for a specialist will be more fluid, with road-blocks to employment shattered. New Canadian’s will no longer be forced to drives taxis for many years, without a possibility to work as a doctor, etcetera. New Canadian’s will be able to follow-up on their applications for registration with regulatory bodies, to gain access to work in their profession. In short, the doors are open to professionals in all disciplines. Welcome, you are invited to start your life anew in Canada. We, here at Vamos a Canada, are prepared to assist you in your complete relocation and immersion into the Canadian economy. We will help you adjust to multicultural society that is known the world over as being most culturally diverse place where all people, regardless of ethnic origin can thrive!

Immigration key to Canada's growth

CALGARY - Alberta and the rest of Canada need to move quickly to boost immigration and take better advantage of skills so many new Canadians bring to their chosen home or risk being left behind in a global race for talent, says the head of Canada's largest bank.
Source: Canada.com

Mountain Resort Magazine - North America's most widely read operations publication - VANOC begins 2010 employment drive

Mountain Resort Magazine - North America's most widely read operations publication - VANOC begins 2010 employment drive: "When the Games come to Vancouver, Whistler Blackcomb, Cypress and a variety of other venues, 1,200 full time, 3,500 temporary and 25,000 volunteers will be in British Columbia to make it happen. The organizing committee has begun searching Canada for 'corporate athletes,' at the same time will be training people from all industries how to host events, market those events and those athletes, and be prepared to continue a career in resort management.

VANOC’s team is growing quickly and over the next three years all postings for 1,200 full-time, 3,500 temporary and 25,000 volunteer positions will appear on workopolis.com, a site that recruits from both universities and from the general workforce in Canada.

“VANOC is building a huge enterprise, expanding its team from the 275 employees to more than 30,000 paid and volunteer positions in the space of just over three years,' said VANOC CEO John Furlong.

Paid positions at VANOC will range from entry-level to senior management and will be filled across eight divisions: CEO’s Office; Sport, Paralympic Games, Venue Management and Technology & Systems; Games Services Operations & Ceremonies; Venue Development; Revenue, Marketing and Communications; Human Resources and Sustainability; Finance and Legal.

“There will be many exciting opportunities to be part of the Vancouver 2010 team,” continued Furlong. “Be it a transport systems manager, an accountant, a medal ceremonies assistant, a food services manager or a venue construction inspector.

As the official online recruitment supplier, Workopolis will be providing"

Events: The National Job Fair & Training Expo - Conference from Vamos a Canada

The National Job Fair & Training Expo - Site description - The Public Presentation Area: "Presentation No. 8 --- 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
VAMOS A CANADA
Title: Clashes in Corporate Culture
Brief description: What is culture and why does it matter in the workplace? Culture is the collection and immersion in customs and traditions of a group of people that originate from a common geographical location. These behavioral traits and participation in customs affect a person's involvement with their own community and also with people who are outside of this cultural group. When two cultures meet there is a clash and a struggle. How can this fight be avoided? How can it be resolved once it has begun? What, more importantly is Canadian Corporate Culture and from where does it originate?"

canadian hr reporter Nova Scotia invests $4.4 million in Michelin plant

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Michelin Canada is expanding its facility in Bridgewater, N.S., a $36-million project that will result in the creation of more than 30 jobs.

The province of Nova Scotia is investing about $4.4 million to help expand and modernize the steel cord products operation at the facility, while the tire manufacturer is putting up $32 million. But the expansion is about more than the 36 jobs to be created in 2008, said Premier Rodney MacDonald, it's about encouraging big employers to stay in the province.

"Attracting continued investment from global companies like Michelin is a key factor to building a prosperous economy and providing stable, long-term employment in our local communities," said MacDonald.

"This investment supports our commitment to the success of our advanced manufacturing industry in rural Nova Scotia."

About 3,500 people work at Michelin's three plants in Nova Scotia, making the company the fourth-largest employer in the province. More than 1,000 are at the non-unionized factory in Bridgewater.

Michelin has been operating in Nova Scotia for 35 years. In that time, the province has given the company $134 million in investments and loans.