Is Immigration the New Competitive Advantage?

“By 2015 it is estimated that 100% of the growth in our labour force will be derived through immigration.” - The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce 2006-2007 Policy and Positions Manual

BC is beginning to feel the impact of this impending labour shortage, and skilled immigrants will play a critical role in filling a growing gap. This is a challenge for which BC is working on both short and long-term solutions.

BC recognizes in addition that skilled immigrants can provide competitive advantages to our local companies.  For instance, they are typically bilingual, sometimes even multilingual, can act as ‘cultural bridges’ for global communication, and with an increased loyalty, have a higher retention rate.

It is believed that skilled immigrants will help foster a workplace culture in BC grounded in diverse thinking at a time when the true potential of businesses rests more than ever on innovation.

Businesses looking to attract and retain immigrant talent will need to develop their own set of “immigrant-friendly” programs and practices that fit with their own business needs and capabilities.

Here is a local Coquitlam contact for potential employers of immigrants coming to the Tri-cities:

Geoff Frost, Job Developer/Industry Liaison

202-405 North Road
Coquitlam, BC  V3K 3V9
Canada

Tel:        (604) 349-0898
Fax:       (604) 939-3044
Email:    info@skillsconnect.ca
Web:      http://www.skillsconnect.ca

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5 Comments on Is Immigration the New Competitive Advantage?

DEC
01
2010
167,644 Points 4 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

"For the first time, the 2006 Census enumerated over 1 million people who reported belonging to a visible minority group in British Columbia." Source: Statistics Canada.

If you’re interested in reading more about this topic check out these links:

http://realestateevolved.com/2010/12/immigrant-friendly-bc/

http://www.portmoodyrealtor-johngrasty.com/employing-immigrants/
4:49am • #1
869,196 Points 5 Featured Posts

John,

The Toronto real estate market is largely driven by new immigration. I would expect the same conclusion here.

Brian

 
7:59am • #2
167,644 Points 4 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

I was reading that our Canadian metropolitan areas in particular are all reliant on immigration. Of course Metro Toronto is the biggest and most populated area, and receives 39% of all immigrants to Canada.

Since south western Ontario is still heavily reliant on the manufacturing sector, while BC isn't, there will be some differences in the skill requirements.

Being so close to Asian Pacific markets here in Metro Vancouver we are already seeing the trends of our new consumers. Here's an interesting article: http://trendwatching.com/briefing/#madefor

Thanks Brian.
12:01pm • #3
DEC
02
2010
447,681 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

John, with our birthrate the way it is, we are not going to have much choice. Immigration will drive our economy. Japan is is a terrible quandry right now with their population starting to shrink and their culture is very homogenous and not accepting of immigrants.  Their economy will shrink drastically in the next few years unless they change their mind set.
10:26am • #4
DEC
04
2010
167,644 Points 4 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Thanks for your comment Malcolm.

Here's an interesting link from the NY Times: Defying Trend, Canada Lures More Migrants
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