Recognition of Canadian Employers for Supporting Newcomers
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Celebrating Employer Excellence
On March 11, 2020, in Ottawa, the efforts of Canadian businesses in integrating newcomers into the workforce were acknowledged. The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the recipients of the IRCC Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment.
These four winners were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to helping newcomers secure and maintain employment, as well as enhancing their professional abilities. Their initiatives have significantly aided the welcoming and integration process for newcomers in Canada.
2020 Award Recipients
- Glen Haven Manor—New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
- KPMG in Canada—Toronto, Ontario
- MUFG Fund Services Ltd.—Halifax, Nova Scotia
- White Hat Drycleaners and Commercial Laundry—Campbell River, British Columbia
The announcement was made at the 2020 Employer Council of Champions Summit and Awards, hosted by Hire Immigrants Ottawa. This event fosters discussions among business, government, and community leaders on effectively integrating immigrants and refugees into the workforce and honors exemplary employers.
Ministerial Reflections
“I am so pleased with the outstanding efforts these organizations have made to ensure that their newcomer employees feel welcome and have the support they need to realize their full potential in Canada. Settlement and integration is a two-way street, and these employers recognize that they have a role to play in helping newcomers maximize their potential and contribute to Canada’s economy and society in a meaningful way.”
– The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Key Highlights
- Since 2015, IRCC has acknowledged private businesses for assisting newcomers in integrating into Canada’s labor market through these awards.
- Glen Haven Manor recently recruited 15 continuing care assistants from Kenya and Jordan via the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot.
- In 2019, KPMG mentored 28 newcomers, hiring 13 through the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council’s Mentoring Partnership program.
- Since January 2019, MUFG has employed 46 newcomers, boasting a 91% retention rate.
- Seven out of ten employees at White Hat Drycleaners and Commercial Laundry are newcomers.
Further Reading
- Backgrounder: IRCC 2020 Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment Winners
- News release: Canada reaffirms strong leadership role in refugee protection at Global Refugee Forum
Related Resources
Contact Information
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Minister’s Office
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