Immigration, the TCSA and TRIEC Establishing the Council Putting our words into action The role of LMI OVERVIEW

The Toronto City Summit Alliance

Why is Immigration a GTA Issue?

Immigration by Census Metropolitan Area

International Migration New YorkToronto % Foreign Born

But, there are problems...

Analysis Policies are not coordinated The city is not at the heart of the solution seeking Stakeholder engagement has not been effective There are funding issues

TCSA Recommendation Establish the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council to Identify and implement multi-stakeholder solutions that are sustainable in order to ensure access to the labour market for skilled immigrants.

The TRIEC Idea Local perspective Citizen-led organization Multi-stakeholder - this issue belongs to all of society Coordination and collaboration among stakeholders

TRIEC’s Objectives Increase access to value added services for skilled immigrants Change the way employers, educators and occupational regulatory bodies value and work with skilled immigrants Change the way government behaves

TRIEC Membership Community Credential Assessment Services Employers Expert Advisors Funders Labour Occupational Regulatory Bodies Post Secondary Institutions Federal Government Ontario Provincial Government Municipal Government

Action Plan Analytical framework “Fulfilling the Promise” Working groups with diverse membership focus on specific initiatives

Challenges Evaluation: what defines success Keeping members engaged and using them effectively Getting employers onboard, especially SMEs Staying away from bureaucracy Choosing the right mix of people Keeping our eye on the big picture

Working Groups Employer Promising Practices Intergovernmental Relations Information Public Awareness & Recognition Career Bridge Mentoring Occupation and Licensing Bridge

The role of LMI A planning tool for: Individuals (immigrants) TRIEC

LMI as a Planning Tool for the Individual Should a potential immigrant come to Canada? How will they fare here depending on their career? Where in Canada should they settle? Where are the jobs?

LMI as a Planning Tool for TRIEC Where can we make the most impact? Labour market overlay of immigration statistics and growth areas in the labour market

Projected Occupational Change in the Toronto Region,

Toronto Region Employment Projections to 2010

Labour Force Composition

What is missing? Coordination of different levels More effective navigation tools LMI on alternate employment opportunities Research that demonstrates underemployment