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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
Scoring method Yes or No 1] 0 - 500K 5 = high ROE 5 = high ROE 5 = high 5 = high 5 = high 5 = high 5 = high 5 = highly
2] 500K-2 Mill enhancement impact on likelihood of likelihood of likelihood of positive
3] 2 Mill-5 Mill of capacity employment creating leading to leading to impact on
4] 5 Mill-10 Mill (self in general equity coherence accountability attitudes
5] 10 Mill+ referential) towards
Natural Group Ability to Ability to Ability to Ability to Alignment to Alignment to Alignment to immigrants
Alignment to
Implement Implement Implement Implement PROMPT PROMPT PROMPT PROMPT
Weighting assigned 20% 30% 10% 40% Philosophy 20% Philosophy20% Philosophy
40% Philosophy 20%
Lack of policy 1 Develop a service delivery model that x Y All relevant Govt. Develop a paper on 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 2 3
coherence helps immigrants navigate the entire bodies: F,P,M what sorts of case
between levels economic integration process (including management models
of government mentoring, regulatory needs, employer could facilitate this
and other involvement); build mentoring piece linkage for
stakeholders; that places high profile immigrants in professionals (e.g
lack of system to mentor new immigrants; expand on existing
strategy of formulate a strong networking newcomer integration
access to mechnism (the conduit) to bring models with special
professions employers, community leaders, IEPs reference to
and trades and representatives of employment professionals), Look at
issues; no agencies, regulatory borides and other USA and Australia -
coordinated relevant agencies together how they have dealt
system for with these issues from
economic a practical standpoint
integration of
1 Development of models for tri-partite x Y All relevant Govt. Develop a paper on ? 4 2 4 4 4 5 4 1
immigrants
agreements (Legal bodies: F,P,M models of tri-partite
agreement/understanding between agreements e.g.
different levels of government) Standing
intergovernmental
committee to
coordinate integration
of immigrants -
economic and social)
1 Newcomer employment strategy (like Y All relevant Govt. Develop a paper on the
the Youth employment strategy) bodies: F,P,M benefits of developing
a newcomer strategy;
research how Youth
employment strategy
works
1 Royal Commission on Access to x Y - on reflection Federal govt Urge federal
Professions and Trades suggest it's a NO government to commit
because all our to a Royal Commission
effort will go into - leaves them with
getting the govt to responsibility to come
come up with up with solutions
solutions
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 1
Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
1 Inter-provincial agreements for specific x Y - suggest it's a Provincial govts
professions to respond to supply and NO as this is
demand unchartered
waters and opens
up bigger
negotiating plane
for us - also may
have more limited
impact
1 Agreement between government and x Y Federal govt, financial Develop paper on
financial institutions to recognize institutions models for recognition
financial/credit history of immigrants of credit history,
from home country identify benefits for
immigrants and society
1 Financial x Y Federal govt, financial Paper on current
assistance/borrowing/loans/access to institutions finanical barriers,
capital to ease economic integration proposal of new
models of financing,
benefits to ind and
society
1 Review OSAP regulations to make it x Y Provincial govt Paper of current
more flexible for new immigrants and barriers posed by
to apply to courses and bridging OSAP, benefits of
programs flexibility for all Cdns
1 Federal government to allocate money Y - on reflection Federal govt
to provinces according to immigration suggest we take
numbers out - this is an
argument that is
being made by
govt; not a unique
role for PROMPT
1 Federal government to allocate money Y - on reflection
employers according to immigration NO - this is
numbers captured in other
employer
strategies
1 Predictions of future immigration x Y - on reflection
requirements must be based on more NO - this is not a
current statistics role for PROMPT
as won't take up
closer to our goal
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
1 Create and promote website / x N
mechanism to provide information
about where jobs are before immigrants
come to Canada
1 Formal linkage made with appropriate x N
professional body when individuals
immigrate
1 Develop and implement immigration N
information system, use technology
1 Government must include the x N
Consulates/Embassies in overall
planning
Negative 2 Strategy for promotion of/education x Y All relevant Govt. Do a paper that both
attitudes of about immigrants (that highlights bodies: F,P,M outlines the benefits of
Canadian positive cultural differences and an educational
society attributes, shows how immigrants campaign and proposes
(change create jobs, addresses attitudes of how the campaign
wording away immigrants taking away jobs, tells would be structured
from stories about Canada's dependence on
"negative) immigrants, addresses assumptions
about "third world" as non-scientific -
teach society that they are skilled,
addresses fear of immigrants). Promote
both the success and hard luck stories
of new immigrants - use media;
roundtable members could write
monthly columns or editorials (stories
of how immigrants "sweeten" Cdn
society, make business case for hiring
IEPs). Identify mainstream players to
champion issues; Showcase the fact that
immigrants bring a range of skills and
talents and their relevance in Canadian
society [Teach Canadians about what is
happening in other countries - reduce
the Not Invented Here syndrome].
Internationally educated professionals
month (eg, Black History Month).
2 Internationally educated professionals x Y - move this idea
month (eg - like Black history month) to the promotion
strategy
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
2 Promote "high placed" x N
professionals/public officials who
were/are internationally educated (eg -
spokepersons/doctors who are in the
public view re SARS)
2 A comedy program, based on the N
concept of “Friends” that profiles
diverse, talented immigrants (get people
emotionally involved with character;
Second Chance TV show - different
backgrounds, success in the face of
barriers)
2 Make movies about positive cultural x N
examples from all over the world,
technological advances, medical
surgery, etc (eg - statistics of successes)
2 Mentorship - High Profile Immigrants x Y - move this
in system to mentor new immigrants idea into
developing a
service delivery
model
2 Educate immigrants about Canadian x N
society (address miscommunication)
2 Promote positive attitudes within x N
communities (eg pride in ethnicity),
ability to influence society
2 Help immigrants to organize and x N
volunteer outside their own
communities (eg - immigrants
volunteering in to run for political
2 Get immigrants other or broader office x N
2 Immigrants share the responsibility to x N
adapt to Canadian culture and business
conduct and demonstrate this at every
opportunity they get
2 Y - move this idea
Showcase the fact that immigrants to the promotion
bring a range of skills and talents and strategy
their relevance in Canadian society
[Teach Canadians about what is
happening in other countries - reduce
the Not Invented Here syndrome.
2 Change mindset of established N
immigrants and organizations that it is
normal to suffer as part of the
settlement experience; educate our own
groups, associations; do some self-
reflection
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
2 Change mindset of settlement N
organizations to review the way the
perceive and assist immigrants
2 De-mystifying cultural differences, x N
starting with young children (addresses
racial discrimination)
2 Professional development for x N
elementary and secondary school
teachers regarding the experience of
IEPs (cross cultural education)
2 Develop new jobs that rely on N
immigrant expertise - build on
community economic development
ideas, be entrepreneurial
2 Develop a research paper showing how Y Fed govt (industry, Research paper making
immigrant skills and contacts can HRDC), Prov global business case
enhance Canadian innovation, (industry, MTCU), for hiring immigrants -
entrepreneurship and access to global employers cite examples, use of
markets [with specific ideas e.g. Robin promotional tool
Hood
2 Formulate a strong networking x Y - move this idea Is this a proposal for
mechanism (the conduit) to bring to service delivery action - something that
employers, community leaders, IEPs model (solution would be funded?
and representatives of employment #1)? Could this be part of
agencies, regulatory bodies and other the service delivery
relevant agencies together model we are
proposing?
2 Identify trigger incidents [eg - N
investigate Walkerton and see how
many people who were IEPs were
rejected for position as water engineer] x
2 Develop a research paper / research Y All relevant Govt. Develop research paper
capacity to make the link between bodies: F,P,M; about link - what
major Canadian problems and the fact employers would the action be?
that immigrants hold a key to resolution.
Negative 3 Use people within occupational Y - on reflection
attitudes of regulatory bodies who are supportive this is a strategy
regulators we could used to
accompany a
solution; take out
for now
3 Encourage immigrants to become N
regulators
3 Take regulators on visits to other N
regulators in other countries
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
Employers 4 Public promotion and recognition of N - some of this
ignorant, leads "champion" employers who hire IEPs already happens;
to fear and better to put
mistrust efforts in more
regarding IEP substantive
qualifications solutions
and capabilities
4 Take top 10 companies to India (eg) in N
a fact-finding mission to become aware
of education standards and institutions
4 Facilitate financing for immigrant N - covered in
entrepreneurs solution #1 re
financial
assistance
4 More immigrants to become business N - will not have
owners as broad an
impact as other
strategies
4 Cultural awareness programs for HR N - will not have
personnel and head hunters as broad an
impact as other
strategies
4 Employers "teaching" HRDC what they N - will not have
need as broad an
impact as other
strategies
4 Training those who hire to focus on N - will not have
capabilities rather than qualifications as broad an
impact as other
strategies
4 Help IEPs learn how to approach and N - already being
deal with employers done
4 Shadowing-based evaluation Don't know what
this means
4 Immigrant employers to operate on the Don't know what
basis of fair practices this means
4 Language specific in-house training N - covered in
general terms
under service
delivery; too
specific a strategy
4 Mentoring, profession specific, within a N - covered under
company service delivery
4 Six month probation rather than 3 N
month standard
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
4 Networking through immigrants who N - covered under
are within the system service delivery
4 Pay for mentors N
4 Have a "body" that would facilitate the N - this already
incorporation into workforce by exists
assessing and "approving" qualifications
4 Information for employers on x N - this already
international credentials - what they exists (WES)
mean/value
4 Helping employers recognize business N - covered in
opportunities that arise when hiring solution #3
IEPs ("key to the global economy")
4 Develop an understanding of employer Y? Employers, all levels Research paper on
best practices in immigrant integration of govt models of employer
best practices - is this
beyond our scope?
4 Incentives for employers (eg - tax x Y - others are All levels of govt, Research paper on
credits) - for employers whose involved in this employers models of employer
workforce reflects % of immigrants issue - Maytree, incentives to integrate
educated abroad TCSA newcomers;
4 Policy for hiring practices in which x Y Research paper on
workforce is reflective of immigrants % models of diversity
policies in hiring?
What would the action
plan be?
4 Ombudsman-like approach to Y Research paper on a
addressing unfairness issues in model to provide
employers redress for individuals
who feel they have
been unfairly treated
by employers - could
also provide
education/resources to
employers
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
Lack of 5 Redefine the appropriate role for x Y Research paper on
accountability regulators (put limits on - or eliminate - regulatory framework
mechanisms. the "self-regulation" of regulatory and models for more
Need 1) bodies, make professions less "self" progressive,
Clearly stated regulated) - change regulatory accountable regulators;
and legislation to regulate "in the public would be more
coordinated interest" and not just for public safety theoretical
policies and 2) 5 Clarify role of national coordinating Y? Suggest we
Clear and bodies of Occupational Regulatory don't consider - it
measurable Bodies may be best for us
ways to tell if to focus on
the policies provincial level as
are being this is where
implemented regulation actually
happens
5 Create an arms-length ombudsperson's x Y Research paper on
office or a government body that all models of
regulators report to - the “Ministry of accountabiity - would
Regulation” (APT unit with teeth?) operationalize the
accountability of
regulators
5 Create standards that regulatory bodies x Y Research paper on
must follow (including require common standards to
regulators to provide statistics (and be followed by all
publish publicly), to Access to regulators; reflect
Professions and Trades Unit (APT) of common principles
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and such as fairness,
Universities annually on applicants and transparency, equity
licenses), (Consistency among
regulatory policies)
5 Require equity plans for regulators with x Y Research idea of equity
timelines and targets plans that would
require regulators to
meet certain equity
standards
5 Coordinating body for all regulatory x N
bodies (voluntary)
5 Inter-provincial liaison/coordination x N
between regulators
5 Modified licensing procedures (create N
assistant levels of practice)
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
5 Conduct standardized challenging x N
exams in the home country coordinated
by the proper regulatory bodies,
universities in Canada/country of
origin, embassies and employers
5 Bring back employment equity x Y Research paper on
legislation benefits of
employment equity,
impact on integration
of IEPs
5 Get the ILO (International Labour x N - strategy that
Organization) or another international can be used in
body (UN?) to look at international other areas
mobility of qualifications
5 Challenge the requirement for x Y Research paper on
bilingualism and citizenship to work in barriers created by
the federal public service citizenship/bilingualism
requirement - does not
reflect value of
multiculturalism.
5 Use media to publicize vacancies/IEPs x N - difficult to do,
available (quarterly, annually), # of may be better to
IEPs working in their fields focus on more
substantive
strategies
5 Look at models of regulatory practices x N - strategy that
in other countries (eg - US, Australia, can be used in
European Community) other areas
5 "ISO" type certification for employers x Y Research idea/models
for equity/diversity practices of diversity
certification; create
respected model of
assessing company's
ability/track record in
hiring "diversity
groups"
5 Greater accountability of government as Y Research idea of
an employer (eg, contract with government leadership
companies who have employment in equity policies,
equity policies, government as an leadership in hiring,
employer of IEPs) contracting policies
5 Make HRDC accountable based on x N - already
placement and not number of accountable for
consultations placement
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Problem Area Solutions Proposed QW MT LT First Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 to 3 to 5 to Should Who would What would Likely cost to PROMPT Likely Target Likelihood Impact on Likelihood Likelihood that Likelihood Impact on
2 yrs 5 yrs 10 PROMPT be PROMPT direct PROMPT do? implement solution ROE - Return Implementors that immigrant that implemented that attitudes
yrs involved in this effort to? fully on Effort [Level Likely ROE PROMPT's employment implemented solution will implemented towards
solution of traction of [Likelihood of capacity will solution will lead to policy solution will immigrants
idea] implementation] be enhanced create equity? coherence? lead to
by prioritizing accountability.
this project
5 Make mentors accountable if immigrant x N
does not get job in a given timeframe
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Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
1
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Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 12
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 13
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 14
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 15
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 16
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 17
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 18
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 19
Add to Project Rejected Rejected Rejected
Considerations
Ability to track Likelihood Likelihood Impact on
project success of PROMPT of project immigrant
success in success employment
initiating in specific
sectors
Updated YES NO solutions May 15, 2003 20
