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Melissa Ventura Labour Market Access Manager New Canadians ’ Centre of Excellence Inc. Key Highlights. The attraction of investors to our region The future of our labour force. Canada – Permanent residents by category, 2007‑2011. Attraction of Investors. Canada is a safe place to invest
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Melissa VenturaLabour Market Access ManagerNew Canadians’ Centre of Excellence Inc.
Key Highlights The attraction of investors to our region The future of our labour force
Attraction of Investors • Canada is a safe place to invest • Under the guidelines, each Investor was required to have $1.6 million • Windsor Essex – Proportional share • Job creation • In July 2012, the Federal government closed the Investor file • Job Creation – 5 = 100
Possible Solutions Focus on assisting Federal Government with increasing the number of investors to Canada Vast economic impact Smaller 2nd and 3rd tier communities such as Windsor-Essex
Attraction of Investors • Formation of a partnership between NCCE Inc. & WERCC • Proposed Pilot Project
The future of our labour force • Skills Challenge • Importance of immigration to boost economy • Employer Role • Develop strategies
The future of our labour force • Employer Connections Pilot Project (Windsor/Essex/ Leamington/Chatham-Kent) • Partners in Peel and Thunder Bay • Awareness & strategy development
Thank you For more information on the Employer Connections Pilot Project please contact: Melissa Ventura Labour Market Access Manager New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence Inc. mventura@ncce1.org or 519-258-4076