20 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY April 1 - 15 , 2017
Budget 2017 helps newcomers get their credentials recognized and find jobs more quickly
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Budget 2017 is the next step in the Government ’ s ambitious plan to make smart investments that will grow our economy and provide more opportunities for the middle class and those working hard to join it . Helping people , including internationally trained newcomers , find good , well-paying jobs , is part of that plan .
Today , the Honourable Ahmed Hussen , Minister of Immigration , Refugees and Citizenship , on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu ,
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Minister of Employment , Workforce Development and Labour , announced that the Government will introduce a new Targeted Employment Strategy for Newcomers . The Strategy will help internationally trained newcomers to our country find jobs that match their skills and experience .
Newcomers to Canada often face challenges in getting their credentials recognized so that they can find work . The Government ’ s new Targeted Employment
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Strategy for Newcomers will reduce barriers to employment and support newcomers as they put their skills to work in the Canadian economy .
Newcomers will benefit from three new measures : improved pre-arrival supports to help them start the foreign credential recognition process before arriving in Canada ; a loan program that will help them with the costs of having their foreign credentials recognized , such as licensing exams , training , travel and skills upgrading ;
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and a new pilot project to test innovative approaches to help newcomers get Canadian work experience .
Budget 2017 proposes to commit $ 27.5 million over five years , starting in 2017 – 18 , and $ 5.5 million per year thereafter for the new Targeted Employment Strategy for Newcomers .
As part of Canada ’ s Innovation and Skills Plan , Budget 2017 also encourages lifelong learning ; supports retraining and skills upgrading for Canadian
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workers , especially those from underrepresented groups , such as youth , Indigenous Peoples and women ; and works with provinces and territories to help more Canadians find and keep good jobs .
Taken together , these investments reflect the Government of Canada ’ s belief in creating a real and fair chance at success for everyone , ensuring that Canada ’ s best days lie ahead .
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Explore Canada ’ s diversity through dance with Dance Canada : A Celebration of International Dance Day in Richmond
Richmond , BC – Celebrate Canada ’ s rich multicultural diversity with Dance Canada : A Celebration of International Dance Day in Richmond , BC on April 28 and 29 , 2017 .
Richmond residents and those in neighbouring communities are invited to celebrate Richmond ’ s rich cultural and artistic diversity through dance workshops and performances as part of Dance Canada : A Celebration of International Dance Day . This twoday celebration of dance and diversity offers free community workshops on Friday , April 28 and a free dance showcase on Saturday , April 29 .
“ Canada , and in particular , Richmond , is renowned for its cultural diversity ” states Sudnya Mulye , the event ’ s Artistic Director . “ With our International Dance Day celebrations in Richmond , we proudly showcase our city ’ s diversity by engaging the community through the experience of different dance styles ”.
International Dance Day is celebrated around the world on April 29 to bring attention to and celebrate the accomplishments of dance . Since 2015 , Sudnya Dance Academy and Clarkson Events , two Richmondbased businesses , have spearheaded bringing these celebrations to Richmond . The community ’ s support of these events has been tremendous , allowing the event organizers to grow the offerings each year .
“ It ’ s truly amazing to see how much our event has grown since 2015 ” observes Reena Clarkson , the Event Coordinator . “ The collaboration between Richmond businesses and artists has enabled us to grow a grassroots event into an annual celebration for our hometown of Richmond ”.
To commemorate Canada ’ s 150th anniversary of confederation , the 2017 International Dance Day Richmond celebrations are free for the community to enjoy , thanks to venue sponsor , Aberdeen Centre , who has partnered with Sudnya Dance Academy and Clarkson Events to host this year ’ s celebration .
The community is invited to learn a variety of culturally diverse dances through free workshops on Friday , April 28 from 1:00-2:30pm and a free performance showcasing dance traditions from around the world will take place on Saturday , April 29 from 1:30-3:00pm . Both events are open to people of all ages and abilities and will take place in the Central Atrium at Aberdeen Centre .
For more information about Dance Canada : A Celebration of International Dance Day in Richmond , please visit iddrichmond . wixsite . com / iddrichmondbc .
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DANCE CANADA
A CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY - RICHMOND , BC
Friday , April 28 , 2017 : - 1:00-2:30pm - FREE dance workshops - learn different styles of dance
Saturday , April 29 , 2017 : - 1:30-3:00pm - FREE dance showcase - multicultural performance
Venue : Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazlebridge Way Richmond , BC
For more information , visit : iddrichmond . wixsite . com / iddrichmondbc
Follow us online : - Facebook : @ InternationalDanceDayRichmond - Instagram : @ iddrichmond - Twitter : @ richdanceday
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Presented by :
Georgia High School Senior High Dance Party
7 o ' clock pm • Henderson Hall