Migrating mentoring helps in successful integration of immigrants in Canada

Toronto, Canada, 28th March: The help extended by a city towards better integration of immigrants in Canada together with the efforts by the individual newcomers themselves holds the key to successful future of Toronto.

Toronto is a city of multilingual immigrants haling from nearly 200 different ethnic groups of the various corners of the world. And since nearly half of Toronto’s population comprises of immigrants in Canada, therefore, successful amalgamation and integration of all immigrants into the society of Canada is extremely vital. 

The fact that Canada has a huge percentage of aging population and the birth rate in Canada is also witnessing a fall in the recent times, the role of immigrants becomes all the more crucial for providing a solid base for the betterment of the Canadian economy. 

Moreover, in the coming year (2011), Canada will have to rely on 100 percent immigration in Canada to support growth in the labor market. 

Canada has very aptly realized the importance of immigrants for the betterment of its economy and has already begun working towards integration of new immigrants into its economy. 

A good example of such efforts by Toronto is the launch of Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) in 2003 by Toronto City Summit Alliance and Maytree. It is due to this council that a large number of skilled immigrants in Canada have been successfully integrated in the labor market of Greater Toronto through various projects. 

Another similar national initiative in this regard is the launch of the Mentoring Partnership in 2004 in Toronto that has helped nearly 5,000 skilled visa holders get appropriate jobs in Canada. 

The TRIEC has announced 4th annual Immigrant Success (IS) Awards to applaud the efforts done by companies in enabling Canadian work visa holders get work in Canada in their chosen field. 

Reiterating the role played by immigrants in Canada’s economy, Co-chair of TRIEC and Chief Human Resources Officer of RBC (Royal Bank of Canada), 

Zabeen Hirji, the nation needs to realize that being a multicultural and multilingual country; it is a favored choice of numerous immigrants from the world over. 

Hence, it must extend all efforts to enable newcomers in Canada integrate themselves into the society and give recognition to their achievements towards the development of Canada.