Underemployed individuals

Over the years, many of the people I have worked with have immigrated from other countries. In their homeland, they have held many important positions. Here they are underemployed.

There are programs available to help them get recognition for their credentials but many are reluctant because of costs, the need for further testing, time, etc.

We have many underemployed teachers and doctors working in jobs that they are overqualified to do.

How can we remedy this type of employment discrimination?

Catherine

Statistics Canada 2006

The latest Statistics Canada information was released.

Canada's population rose 5% not due to birth but immigration. The average number of , in is a family is down to 1.5.

Markham's population increased 20,000 people, to approximately 262,000. People immigrated from China and Hong Kong according to the data.

Richmond Hill saw some growth to approximately 162,000.

Brampton also grew again, mostly due to immigration from India.

Since the trend for population increase is from immigration and not birth, is there something the governments should be doing to assist people coming to Canada?

Catherine

Does Canada promote multiculturalism?

In the United States, cultures become lost in "melting pot" of life. Do you think Canada does enough to promote multiculturalism?

Catherine G.
Teen Services Assistant

Peace Tree at Angus Glen

A teacher made a movie called the "Peace Tree" which was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, in New York. The film depicts three girls: two Muslims and one Christian and how they helped their families welcome new culture and religion to their families.

To recognize the "Peace Tree", the children's department at Angus Glen has made their own peace tree celebrating all religions and cultures. It is on display in by the fireplace, in the lower level of the Children's Department. Children have been working on their choice of symbols, all week long.
Some children take them home and others, hang them on our tree.
Come and take a look at their work!

Catherine G>
Teen Services Assistant

Anwar Sadat's quote

"There can be hope only for a society which acts as one big family, not as many separate ones."

Again, another nice thought but is it a reality?

Catherine G.
Teen Services Assistant

Gandhi's quote

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

Mohandas K. Ghandi

What an eloquent sentiment!

Catherine G.
Teen Services

Were you a newcomer to Canada?

What would you have liked someone to do to make you feel welcome?

Catherine G.
Teen Services Assistant