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No Quick Fix for New Canadians in Job Market

Published March 25, 2009 – Mississauga News

Dozens of employers gathered this morning at the Living Arts Centre to discuss ways to integrate new Canadians into the work force.

Some 85 guests participated in the forum, Getting Back to Prosperity, Overcoming the Labour Shortages of Tomorrow, hosted by the Peel-Halton-Dufferin Training Board.

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Inventive spirit thrives in Canada despite challenges:

Majority of Canadians have product ideas but lack of direction and funding prevents development of ideas

Toronto – March 13, 2009 – A national study commissioned by Nytric Limited, a leader in Canadian innovation consulting, reveals that a majority of Canadians have had ideas for new products, and many have considered marketing their invention. However, the survey results identify specific barriers that prevent inventive Canadians from realizing the potential of their ideas.