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2025 Employer Council of Champions Summit and Awards

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: Co-Chairs, Employer Council of Champions
Gaye Moffett, Founder, GEM Health Care Services Inc.
Frank Bilodeau, Regional Director, Eastern Canada, Scotia Wealth Management 
9:15 AM Greetings from the City of Ottawa
Councillor Rawlson King (invited)
9:25 AM Keynote Address
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

Mary Munene
Mental Health Navigator

Jeanne Fortilus
Human Resources Manager
Conseil des ecoles Catholiques du Centre-Est

Sijibomi Awesu
Head, Global Talent
CUSO International
11:50 AM Closing Remarks
Henry Akanko, Director, Community Initiatives and Hire Immigrants Ottawa
12:00 PM Adjourn