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<title>The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) expands its job search opportunities for new Canadians with TalentOyster</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>TalentOyster and The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC): opening doors and connecting new Canadian citizens to meaningful employment opportunities</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Toronto Area Chevrolet Dealers and TalentOyster Partner to Find Punjabi, Tamil and Chinese Sales People</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Toronto-Area-Chevrolet-Dealers-and-243</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>TalentOyster partner with Toronto Area Chevrolet Dealers</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Deaf Boy&#039;s Treatment Not Enough for Visa Officer</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Deaf-Boys-Treatment-Not-Enough-for-242</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Should a family be denied permanent residence to Canada because they have a young boy who is deaf, even after the child has been fitted with a cochlear implant?</description>
<category>Guidy Talks</category>
<category>Guidy Mamann</category>
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<title>Concrete steps in the fight against racial and social profiling</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Concrete-steps-in-the-fight-agains-241</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Montréal Mayor and officials announce their city&#039;s plans</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Immigrant wage and employment gaps persist</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Immigrant-wage-and-employment-gaps-239</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Incomes of skilled immigrants could increase by as much as $30 billion if paid like Canadian-born workers.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Top talent getting harder to find, Canada&#039;s small business owners say</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Top-talent-getting-harder-to-find--238</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Almost three-quarters (74%) believe it is getting harder to find good employees and 64 per cent of SBOs believe the demands of today&#039;s job applicants exceed their qualifications.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Lacklustre year ahead for Canadian economy but recession is avoidable</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Lacklustre-year-ahead-for-Canadian-237</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>While Canada&#039;s economy does not look infallible next year, it is better positioned than most on the jobs front, and also housing, natural resources, business confidence, banking strength and demographics.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Ethnic Media Association unveils award winners for 33rd Annual Gala</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Ethnic-Media-Association-unveils-a-236</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>&#039;The calibre of this year&#039;s submissions tangibly demonstrates the growth of Canadian ethnocultural media and reaffirms its relevance in today&#039;s evolving social context,&#039;  says Madeline Ziniak, Chair of CEMA.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Effective Networking : The Basics</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Effective-Networking--The-Basics-235</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>It&#039;s all about building long-term relationships. Networking is about getting to know other people, and letting them get to know you, too.</description>
<category>Resources for Job Seekers</category>
<category>Max Stocker</category>
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<title>Vancouver Sun Launches New Chinese-Language Website</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Vancouver-Sun-Launches-New-Chinese-234</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Taiyangbao.ca  combines the resources of Western Canada&#039;s largest newsroom, with international content from Agence France Presse&#039;s Chinese-language division.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Canada&#039;s Most Powerful Women in 2011 Announced</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Canadas-Most-Powerful-Women-in-201-233</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Top 100 Awards has become one of Canada&#039;s most recognizable honours and is bestowed on Canada&#039;s highest achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>5 tips for looking for a new job - even if you still have one</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/5-tips-for-looking-for-a-new-job---231</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>It&#039;s easier to look for a new job while you already have one.  Even if you aren&#039;t working in your chosen field, or at the level you&#039;d like to be, employers see current employment as a good sign of ability for future employment.</description>
<category>Resources for Job Seekers</category>
<category>Max Stocker</category>
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<title>First Nations National Chief Urges Meaningful Engagement in Health Accord Renewal</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/First-Nations-National-Chief-Urges-232</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>First Nation leaders and health experts met in Ottawa earlier this month for the AFN National Health Forum which showcased new and innovative approaches to health being led by First Nations.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Panel urged to deliver report on improving education for K-12 First Nations students</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Panel-urged-to-deliver-report-on-i-230</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>It is estimated that there are currently about 300,000 Aboriginal children and youth who could enter the labour force over the next 15 years.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Ontario Regional Chief Responds to Ontario Government Throne Speech</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Ontario-Regional-Chief-Responds-to-229</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Chief Toulouse stated that First Nations in Ontario acknowledge that current economic challenges are compounded by global uncertainty.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Poll says adopting Canadian values should be a higher priority for immigrants</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Poll-says-adopting-Canadian-values-228</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Canadians almost unanimously expect new immigrants who want to live in Canada to adopt Canadian values, but are much more forgiving about how long it might take to become economically self-sufficient.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Study finds women not well represented on Canadian corporate boards</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Study-finds-women-not-well-represe-227</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>While 73 per cent of corporate board members feel their boards are diverse, the reality is that women are significantly less likely than men to serve on corporate boards.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Toronto project provides homes to over 240 homeless people living with a mental illness</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Toronto-project-provides-homes-to--226</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>There are an estimated 5,000-6,000 homeless people in Toronto, and many of these people live with a mental illness.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Ministers of Education Celebrate International Education Week</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Ministers-of-Education-Celebrate-I-225</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), joins with over 100 countries from around the world to celebrate International Education Week 2011.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Diversity gap in elected office: Deeper and wider than previously thought</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Diversity-gap-in-elected-office-De-224</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>We would need to elect almost four times as many visible minorities, across all levels of government, for visible minorities to hold elected office in proportion to their share of the population.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Making your non-Canadian work experience stand out</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Making-your-nonCanadian-work-exper-223</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Educating employers about your skills and accomplishments can be even more important when your work experience has taken place outside of Canada.</description>
<category>Resources for Job Seekers</category>
<category>Max Stocker</category>
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<title>Bringing &#034;Remembrance Day&#034; ceremonies to blind and low-vision Canadians</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Bringing-Remembrance-Day-ceremonie-222</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>This year for the first time, thanks to the partnership of Accessible Media Inc. and CBC News, blind and low-vision Canadians will be able to experience the full extent of Remembrance Day ceremonies.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Small business optimism climbs incrementally</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Small-business-optimism-climbs-inc-221</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description>Optimism in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors remains close to the overall average, however, optimism among those in the transportation and financial services sectors have fallen off significantly.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>Max Stocker</category>
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<title>Quebec presents its 2012 Immigration Plan</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Quebec-presents-its-2012-Immigrati-220</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Plan calls for economic immigration to count for at least 65% of all admissions to the province.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Government supports Women&#039;s participation as Leaders and Decision-Makers</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Government-supports-Womens-partici-219</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs receives funding for its project to increase women&#039;s involvement as decision-makers in community-based organizations.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Indigenous Education Network launch Design Contest</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Indigenous-Education-Network-launc-218</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>The Indigenous Education Network (IEN) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) is pleased to announce a Graphic Design Contest for First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Reform Overdue for Canada&#039;s Skilled Immigration System</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Reform-Overdue-for-Canadas-Skilled-217</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>The past two and a half decades have seen a marked worsening in the adjustment process of new immigrants, as their earnings levels have dropped significantly relative to Canadian-born workers.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Employers rewarded for their commitment to workplace safety</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Employers-rewarded-for-their-commi-216</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Ontario&#039;s workplace is safer today, thanks to the continued efforts of the staffing industry and the Workplace Safety Insurance Board.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Assembly of First Nations Launches Conversations: Rethinking Canada</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Assembly-of-First-Nations-Launches-215</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>The Ka Na Ta Conversations recall the original relationships between Indigenous peoples and all Canadians and are intended to address misunderstandings and develop a new perspective on Canadian identity.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Government unveils Italian-Canadian Memorial</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Government-unveils-ItalianCanadian-214</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>On Sunday, Minister Jason Kenney unveiled a plaque to commemorate the Second World War internment of Italian-Canadians.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>LinkedIn and Facebook:  Great tools in your job search</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/LinkedIn-and-Facebook--Great-tools-213</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>LinkedIn and Facebook are crucial for your job search.  Here&#039;s how you can make them work for you.</description>
<category>Resources for Job Seekers</category>
<category>Max Stocker</category>
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<title>Ontario Regional Chief Appalled by Military Monitoring of First Nations Advocacy Activities</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Ontario-Regional-Chief-Appalled-by-212</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Activities of First Nations organizations are being monitored for potential threats against security in the form of espionage, sabotage, subversion, terrorism, extremism or criminal activities.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Students demand action before loan levels reach legal limit</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Students-demand-action-before-loan-211</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Student debt in Canada has nearly reached a legislated ceiling of $15 billion and the government will legally not be allowed to loan any more money to students.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>BC Government to Develop Off-Reserve Aboriginal Action Plan</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/BC-Government-to-Develop-OffReserv-210</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Aboriginal people face risks and barriers to living long healthy lives, including the lowest life expectancy and graduation rates, and some of the highest rates of suicide.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>TRIEC calls for 6th Annual Immigrant Success Awards entries</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/TRIEC-calls-for-6th-Annual-Immigra-209</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Each year, TRIEC presents the IS Awards to recognize innovation and leadership in integrating skilled immigrants into the Greater Toronto Region labour market.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Progressive Workplaces Are Still in Vogue - 2012 Top Employers Announced</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Progressive-Workplaces-Are-Still-i-208</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Over 2,750 employers started this year&#039;s application process. The final applicant pool was up 15% over last year&#039;s total.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Government Helping Internationally Trained Professionals Get Jobs</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Government-Helping-Internationally-207</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education is receiving support from the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to organize a workshop with over 40 Canadian regulators and professional associations.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Migrant Workers Bring Caravan for Justice into Toronto</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Migrant-Workers-Bring-Caravan-for--206</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>Dubbed the Pilgrimage to Freedom, migrant workers from across the province will converge in Toronto as the final stop in their three-week tour of towns and cities across Ontario.</description>
<category>Diversity and the Workplace</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Investing in the Future of B.C. Aboriginal Children</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Investing-in-the-Future-of-BC-Abor-205</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>By investing in their children’s education, B.C.’s Aboriginal families and communities are gaining control of their futures.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
<category>TalentOyster Staff</category>
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<title>Institute for Canadian Citizenship&#039;s Cultural Access Pass program launches in Calgary</title>
<link>http://www.talentoyster.com/servlets/connect/Article/Institute-for-Canadian-Citizenship-204</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011, 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<description>In a recent survey of CAP program members, 98% of respondents agreed that visiting cultural attractions helped them learn about and experience Canadian culture.</description>
<category>Diversity News</category>
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