The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has many programs and services to help new immigrants and youth find jobs, yet unemployment and under-employment among these groups remain stubbornly high. This report seeks to better define the problem, identify successful models that are matching job seekers and available positions, and suggest next steps for governments.

Keynote Speaker
Matthew Mendelsohn, Director of the Mowat Centre

Moderator
Enid Slack, Chair of the Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development (ICE),

Panelists
Margaret Eaton, Executive Director of Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
Josh Hjartarson, Vice President, Policy and Government Relations, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Azim Lila, Youth Representative
Maya Roy, Executive Director of Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto

Light refreshments will be provided.

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