Building Ontario by Doubling Economic Immigration
TORONTO (ONTARIO) March 20, 2023 – Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) is pleased to announce that we attended the special announcement to 'Building Ontario by Doubling Economic Immigration.' We appreciate and thank Minister Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and Minister Sean Fraser, Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for recognizing immigrant’s significant contributions to Ontario’s economic growth and prosperity.
“Increasing immigration levels will only have positive impacts on our province, including boosting our economy, addressing labour market needs, and enhancing cultural diversity. We look forward to continuing working with all stakeholders including governments, community partners and policy makers to support immigrant labour market inclusion and advancement ” says Sara Asalya, Executive Director, NEW.
“As we remain focused on addressing the acute labour market shortages and building a strong economy into the future, one thing remains certain: immigration is a key part of the solution,” said Sean Fraser, Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. “As Canada’s flagship regional economic immigration program, the Provincial Nominee Program's increasing growth will support the long-term well-being of communities in Ontario. I am grateful for the outstanding working relationship I have with Minister McNaughton and look forward to continuing to work with the province to achieve our shared economic immigration objectives."
Rarely do we see strong coordinated efforts between different levels of governments unified with a single vision. NEW is excited by this announcement as it ties in with our mission to increase the economic advancement of immigrants and refugees moving to establish lives in Canada.
Check out the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills / Travail, Immigration, Formation et Compétences press release that also includes a quote from Newcomer Women's Services in support of this announcement.
About Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto
The Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) is an award-winning not-for-profit charity organization that was founded by a group of Latin American refugees in 1983 with a vision of strong women building strong communities. A multi-service agency with operations in two Toronto locations serving 800+ Immigrants and Refugees annually. The agency was awarded a Non-profit Employer of Choice Award in 2020! The Canadian Non-profit Employer of Choice™ Awards (NEOC) recognizes organizations across Canada that have committed themselves to better business management practices to achieve their mission. With almost 40 years of operations, NEW has been providing settlement, employment, youth programs and services, as well as English language training for newcomers and immigrants. NEW also delivers special programs focused on immigrant women empowerment, leadership and skills development, and mentorship and career advancement for immigrant and refugee women.
Press Contact:
Sara Asalya, Executive Director
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto