• 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

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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

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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

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