Danby Appliances Honored for Supporting Newcomers to Canada
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
News Release
The Canadian government acknowledges Danby Appliances for aiding new Canadians through their ‘Ease into Canada’ program. This initiative provides newcomers with a 90-day training regimen that includes business skills and job-integrated language training.
Danby Appliances Earns 2018 Employer Award from IRCC
March 21, 2018—Ottawa, ON — Danby Appliances has been recognized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen for their outstanding contributions to newcomer employment. Their 90-day training program, ‘Ease into Canada,’ aids employees in adapting by offering both business skills and language training. Additionally, Danby hosts conversation circles and collaborates with the Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership for cultural events highlighting the newcomer experience.
These awards by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) celebrate the innovative strategies of local businesses in integrating newcomers into the Canadian workforce, helping them overcome employment barriers.
The winners were announced at the 2018 Employer Council of Champions Summit, organized by Hire Immigrants Ottawa, which convened leaders from various sectors to discuss effective refugee and immigrant workforce integration.
Noteworthy Remarks
“Danby Appliances has taken commendable steps to ensure that its newcomer employees feel welcome and supported in Canada. Their proactive training and community engagement efforts are vital for successful integration.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“Our motto at Danby Appliances is do the right thing. Embracing diversity and hiring immigrants is aligned with that principle. Our workplace diversity not only strengthens us but also fosters innovation through varied perspectives.”
– Jim Estill, President & CEO of Danby Appliances
Quick Facts about Danby Appliances
- IRCC collaborates with Hire Immigrants Ottawa to honor businesses facilitating newcomer integration into Canada’s workforce.
- Winning companies are selected based on nominations from settlement service providers.
- Danby Appliances employs 290 people, and CEO Jim Estill has sponsored over 58 Syrian refugee families.
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Contact Information
Media Inquiries
Hursh Jaswal
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
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