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Economic Integration Sector Table

Establishing shared priorities, collaborating on initiatives to respond to challenges, and engaging leadership to promote progress and impact.

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Priorities

The Economic Integration Sector Table addresses challenges related to immigrants’ economic participation and labour market outcomes.
It implements a strategy that includes immigrants, employers, service providers, and the economic development sector.

Improve strategic alignment among institutions and initiatives for immigrant economic integration.

Support and promote entrepreneurship among newcomers in Ottawa.

Help immigrants find employment in a changing job market.

Enhance Ottawa’s image as a diverse, world-class city that welcomes skilled immigrants and international students.

Reduce barriers for small- and medium-sized businesses hiring immigrants.

Address misconceptions about immigrant skills and contributions to improve acceptance.

Collaborative Initiatives

Credential Recognition Program

Partners & Funders The program involves the Ottawa Community Loan Fund, World Skills, Ottawa Community Immigrant […]

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The Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards Program

Partners & Funders The program is a joint effort between the City of Ottawa and The […]

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Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub

Partners & Funders The Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub (ONE Hub) is a five-year project led by […]

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Selected Research & Publications

The Role of Immigrant Workers in Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery

Four Futures: The Economic Impact of Immigration in Ottawa–Gatineau

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