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Changes to immigration policy will affect nearly all aspects of Canadian life. In this Globe and Mail op-ed, Ratna Omidvar argues that some of the proposed changes to immigration policy will have unintended consequences for the makeup of Canada’s immigrant population and its ethnic diversity. It is these consequences that we should be concerned about. 
Maytree Newsletter - April 2012. Read about new faces in places of power, a charter of rights for urban citizens, Caledon Institute's analysis of the federal budget, how Canada can teach others about integrating immigrants and how we can learn from them, the launch of Diaspora Dialogues' 7th edition of TOK!, and why leadership matters in the voluntary sector. 
Maytree Opinion, April 2012 - Recent Immigration Changes Deserve Debate. Immigration policy is shifting almost daily. While media report about proposed changes, there is no meaningful analysis about the actual impact announcements will have on immigrant integration. Immigration policy is too important to be made in this piecemeal manner. It is essential for Canadians to be included in a debate about how we build our nation. 
Five Good Ideas about "Mapping Progress, with a Purpose" with Blair Dimock, Ontario Trillium Foundation. In this session, Blair explained how to improve how you map and measure your nonprofit's progress, impact and outcomes. 
New ALLIES report brings small business to the immigration conversation. The report highlights new ways to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to hire skilled immigrants. It notes that while SMEs face skills and labour shortages, they are underutilizing the skills and talents of immigrants in the workforce. 
Visible minorities shut out of leadership positions. In this Toronto Star op-ed, DiverseCity co-chairs Ratna Omidvar and John Tory challenge the boardrooms in the corporate, the voluntary and the public sector in the GTA to open themselves to the voices, perspectives, ideas and connections of the other invisible majority. 
Five Good Ideas: Practical Strategies for Non-Profit Success features a collection of the best ideas from past Five Good Ideas sessions. We’re sure that you’ll find the book a handy quick-reference guide.
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