Diversity

  In 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) began to introduce a series of changes to Canada’s International Student Program. First, the government implemented a cap on international student...

  In my last article, “From warm welcome to harsh reality: ‘False hope’ and the newcomer experience,” I explored the challenges newcomers face due to systemic barriers, policies and procedures,...

Supporting Indigenous clients on their career journeys requires a holistic lens – one that honours lived experience and diverse ways of knowing while also recognizing the historical and systemic factors...

It is the responsibility of every Canadian and every organization to work toward reconciliation. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, a reminder...

Indigenous populations are the fastest growing in Canada, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth contribute significantly to the labour market. However, gaps in labour market outcomes with non-Indigenous youth...

Like most developed economies, Canada’s workforce is changing because of an aging population and an accelerating rate of retirements. In 2023, 22% of Canadian workers were aged 55 and older,...

When newcomers first arrive in Canada, the atmosphere is often filled with hope. Smiles at the airport, “Welcome to Canada!” signs and government campaigns about how diversity is our strength...

“Imagine a world where everyone has fair and equal access to work that suits them and that they are qualified for. This is the power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Career development professionals (CDPs) wouldn’t necessarily identify themselves as philanthropists, but the work of career development represents an important investment in people, their potential and their futures. Philanthropic work is...

Bipolar disorder is a medical condition that affects brain function and leads to dramatic changes in mood. These shifts can be so intense that they affect daily life, from work...