immigration, the tcsa and triec establishing the council putting our words into action the role of...
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• Immigration, the TCSA and TRIEC
• Establishing the Council
• Putting our words into action
• The role of LMI
OVERVIEW
The Toronto City Summit Alliance
Why is Immigration a GTA Issue?
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But, there are problems...
Analysis
• Policies are not coordinated
• The city is not at the heart of the solution seeking
• Stakeholder engagement has not been effective
• There are funding issues
TCSA Recommendation
Establish the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
to
Identify and implement multi-stakeholder solutions that are sustainable in order to ensure access to the labour market for skilled immigrants.
The TRIEC Idea
• Local perspective
• Citizen-led organization
• Multi-stakeholder - this issue belongs to all of society
• Coordination and collaboration among stakeholders
TRIEC’s Objectives• Increase access to value added
services for skilled immigrants
• Change the way employers, educators and occupational regulatory bodies value and work with skilled immigrants
• Change the way government behaves
TRIEC Membership• Community
• Credential Assessment Services
• Employers
• Expert Advisors
• Funders
• Labour
• Occupational Regulatory Bodies
• Post Secondary Institutions
• Federal Government
• Ontario Provincial Government
• Municipal Government
Action Plan
• Analytical framework “Fulfilling the Promise”
• Working groups with diverse membership focus on specific initiatives
Challenges• Evaluation: what defines success
• Keeping members engaged and using them effectively
• Getting employers onboard, especially SMEs
• Staying away from bureaucracy
• Choosing the right mix of people
• Keeping our eye on the big picture
Working Groups• Employer Promising Practices
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Information
• Public Awareness & Recognition
• Career Bridge
• Mentoring
• Occupation and Licensing Bridge
The role of LMI
A planning tool for:
• Individuals (immigrants)
• TRIEC
LMI as a Planning Tool for the Individual
• Should a potential immigrant come to Canada?
• How will they fare here depending on their career?
• Where in Canada should they settle? Where are the jobs?
LMI as a Planning Toolfor TRIEC
• Where can we make the most impact?
• Labour market overlay of immigration statistics and growth areas in the labour market
Projected Occupational Change in the Toronto Region, 2000-2010
Occupation 2000 2010 2000 – 2010
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2000 – 2010
(% Change)
Business/Finance/Administration 664,000 785,500 121,500 16%
Natural & Applied Sciences 168,200 193,700 25,500 13%
Health 125,200 146,100 20,900 14%
Social Science/Government/Education 195,100 228,900 33,800 15%
Art/Culture/Recreation/Sport 96,700 111,500 14,800 13%
Sales & Service 746,400 881,800 135,400 15%
Trades/Transportation/Equip Operators 335,300 364,500 29,200 8%
Unique to Primary 25,700 32,500 6800 21%
Unique to Processing/Manufacturing 258,800 271,000 12,200 5%
TOTAL 2,615,400 3,015,500 400,100 13%
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What is missing?
• Coordination of different levels
• More effective navigation tools
• LMI on alternate employment opportunities
• Research that demonstrates underemployment
www.triec.ca