The EQUAL mentorship initiative is based on a transnational partnership model that was developed to help overcome gender segregation in the labour market by implementing strategies for cultural and practical change, specifically in the engineering, construction and ICT sectors.
According to Statistics Canada’s 2011 National Household Survey, more immigrants are choosing to settle in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
How long does it take for a newcomer to completely integrate into their new country and start calling Canada home?
With the realities of the global economy combined with the tightening labour market, leading Canadian corporations are recognizing that talent attraction and retention are having a growing impact on their bottom lines.
What is workforce diversity? It is about acknowledging differences and adapting to work practices to create an inclusive environment in which diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.