Integrating Newcomers into the Canadian Labour Force: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
March 20, 2025 ~ Virtual via Zoom
| 9:00 AM | Welcome Henry Akanko, Director, Community Initiatives and Hire Immigrants Ottawa |
| 9:05 AM | Opening Remarks by Co-Chairs, Employer Council of Champions Gaye Moffett, Founder, President and CEO, GEM Health Care Services Inc. Frank Bilodeau, Regional Director, Eastern Canada, Scotia Wealth Management |
| 9:15 AM | Greetings from the City of Ottawa Rawlson King Councillor, Rideau—Rockcliffe Ward |
| 9:25 AM | Keynote Address: Harnessing Newcomer Talent is Essential to Canada’s Future Success Shamira Madhany Managing Director, Canada, and Deputy Executive Director World Education Services |
| 10:15 AM | Award Presentations 2024 Employer Excellence Awards |
| 10:30 AM | Stretch Break |
| 10:40 AM | Panel Discussion: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
Moderator: Kelly McGahey, Director, Employment Accessibility Resource Network Mary Munene Jeanne Fortilus Sijibomi Awesu |
| 11:50 AM | Closing Remarks Henry Akanko, Director, Community Initiatives and Hire Immigrants Ottawa |
| 12:00 PM | Adjourn |