Media Advisory - Launch of the Leeds and Grenville Immigration Portal
BROCKVILLE, ON, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - Attracting and integrating immigrants is crucial to the future prosperity of smaller Ontario communities.
The Conference Board of Canada's research shows how small communities that successfully integrate skilled newcomers can obtain positive results for their local economy.
On September 9, the Conference Board is convening leaders in business, government and community-based organizations to share knowledge on how to build welcoming communities. The one-day workshop will include the presentation of new Conference Board research.
The highlight of the day is the public launch of the Leeds and Grenville Immigration Portal. A central online source for community information relevant to newcomers, the Immigration Portal is intended to ease the settlement and integration process.
What: | Public launch of the Leeds and Grenville Immigration Portal |
When: | Thursday, September 9, 2010, 12:15 p.m. |
Who: |
David Paul, Director, Economics Development, City of Brockville Magdy ElDakiky, Community Economic Development Specialist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Diana MacKay, Director, Education and Health, The Conference Board of Canada |
Where: | Quality Hotel-Royal Brock, Brockville |
The portal is supported by the United Way of Leeds and Grenville, Brockville and Area Multicultural Council and the City of Brockville.
For more information on the Conference Board's research on immigration in small communities, download Immigrant-Friendly Communities: Making Immigration Work for Employers and Other Stakeholders [http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.aspx?DID=3229]
For further information:
Yvonne Squires, Communications Specialist
Tel.: (613) 526-3090, ext. 221. E-mail: [email protected].
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