HyLife Foods LP Honored for Supporting Immigrant Employment in Canada

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Celebrating Newcomer Integration

HyLife Foods LP has been commended by the Government of Canada for its commitment to employing newcomers, with over 50% of its workforce being immigrants.

On March 8, 2017, in Ottawa, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recognized HyLife Foods LP, based in Neepawa, Manitoba, as a recipient of the 2017 Employer Awards for Newcomer Employment. The award acknowledges their significant contribution to helping newcomers secure jobs and enhance their skills.

The IRCC annually celebrates businesses that excel in integrating newcomers into the Canadian workforce. The award winners actively reduce employment barriers and aid in the smoother settlement of immigrants in Canada.

The awards were presented at the 2017 Employer Council of Champions Summit, organized by Hire Immigrants Ottawa. The event brought together leaders from business, government, and civic sectors to discuss and celebrate the successful integration of immigrants and refugees into the labor market.

Voices from the Ceremony

“I am beyond impressed by the initiative that HyLife Foods LP has taken in ensuring that such a significant portion of its workforce consists of immigrants. Companies like HyLife Foods LP are role models for others and show how important the role of employers is in the lives of newcomers.”

– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

“HyLife Foods is honoured to accept the Employer Award for Newcomer Employment as nominated by Neepawa Settlement Services. We accept this award on behalf of all of our employees and on behalf of the communities we work in. Being located in rural areas of western Canada we enjoy access to some of the best and brightest Canadians. We also have the opportunity to employ people at all levels from throughout the world. With the help of the Federal government including IRCC and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) as well as Manitoba’s Provincial Nominee program and the Settlement Services offices we have the privilege of walking alongside these newcomers as they become permanent residents and citizens. HyLife is excited to be a part of Canada-building as we continue to grow the diversity of our workforce, business, and communities.”

– Mr. Jeremy Janzen, Senior Director of Human Resources, HyLife Limited

Key Facts About HyLife Foods

• IRCC collaborates with Hire Immigrants Ottawa to honor private businesses that facilitate newcomers’ integration into the Canadian job market.
• Winning employers are selected based on nominations from organizations that provide services to immigrants.
• HyLife Foods LP boasts a workforce of 1250 employees, with roughly 50% being permanent residents or on the path to residency.

Additional Resources

• Hire Immigrants Ottawa

Contact Information

For media inquiries only:

Camielle Edwards
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064

Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca

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