By Ryan Carter, Project Lead at the Immigrant Employment Council of BC It’s no secret that immigrants are crucial to Canada’s prosperity.

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Leveraging the expertise and best practices developed by members of the #ImmigrantsWork coalition, the Employer Playbook is intended to provide easy-to-implement strategies that support your efforts to:       Recruit the best candidates to see your organization through this turbulent time       Add diverse perspectives that support your company’s resilience     […]

It takes economic immigrants five years on average for their income to match or surpass the income of the average British Columbian.

As we look back on our progress in IEC-BC’s 2021-2022 Annual Report, workplaces have changed dramatically during this time.

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In case you missed it, IEC-BC CEO Patrick Mackenzie and TRIEC CEO Gillian Mason published an opinion-editorial in the Toronto Star on May 27 arguing that Canada cannot grow without newcomers’ skills and ambition.

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At the Immigrant Employment Councils of Canada (IECC), we recognize the crucial role that Canadian employers play in shaping an adaptive immigration system that aligns with our economic needs and supports community development.

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Recently, IEC-BC’s CEO Patrick MacKenzie and New Brunswick Community College President and CEO Mary Butler penned an op-ed about the FAST program‘s impact and potential in New Brunswick.

Thanks to Canada’s reputation as a destination of choice for immigrants, Canada has exceeded the original targets set in the current immigration levels plan for 2021-2023.

IEC-BC and the Immigrant Employment Councils of Canada (IECC) National Network are excited to announce the launch of an innovative new project to deepen employer engagement, amplify employer voices, and promote the sharing of effective practices and strategies for skilled immigrant labour market integration.

Hot off the presses: read our 2023-2024 MentorConnect Impact Report below to learn what’s new with the program and how mentorship is changing mentees’ and mentors’ careers for the better.

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A demographic shift is here October 2024 is small business month, and this year we are calling attention to a dynamic sure to affect every small and medium sized business in the coming years.

Meet our 2023-2024 Board of Directors, composed of new and returning members dedicated to building BC’s economy through improved immigrant integration into the provincial labour force.

In partnership with World Education Services, IEC-BC was seeking proposals from qualified companies to design, develop, and launch a custom-built website for the #ImmigrantsWork Employer Navigator Program.

IEC-BC’s board of directors provides strategic vision and works closely with leadership to ensure our programs deliver maximum impact for employers and our economy.  We are thrilled to announce our full board, including new members Lokesh Chaudhry, Rachel Curran, Dr.

Making up 98% of all businesses in BC and Canada and employing many of the immigrants who make up 33% of BC’s workforce, small and medium enterprises are a very important part of our economy and our communities.