Quebecers have a much better track record in demonstrating "reasonable accommodation" towards religious and racial minorities than coverage of public hearings on the issue suggests, according to a Montreal university professor.

Contrary to much of the media coverage of a government-appointed commission on the subject, Quebec is neither xenophobic nor a racist society, says Prof. Donald Boisvert who teaches religious studies at Concordia University.... [ read more ]

Not so encouraging were results that showed almost three out of four employers failed to assign staff to managing their diversity strategies. Many employers aren't following through on their diversity policies with action that will ensure their success, says Claude Balthazard, director of HR Excellence for the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO)... [ read more ]

The federal government has set new targets for newcomers to enter Canada next year, as well as announced expansion of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office for immigrants from India and China, along with $1.3 billion in immigrant settlement funding... [ read more ]

Young women from immigrant families have been shown to have an income advantage over those with Canadian-born parents.

One of the largest adult education centres in Finland...[ read more ]

Diversity Councils are usually comprised of senior-level leadership, senior management and/or a blend of senior management and staff. Councils typically set standards, expectations and specific initiatives for achieving inclusiveness. Functions vary from high level planning that cascades down through the organizations to more hands-on involvement. Examples of Diversity Councils at work....[ read more ]

Over the last few years, some companies have begun setting aside a room in their offices for quiet reflection or prayer. This gesture allows a place for some employees to fulfill their religious observances, away from the possible arched eyebrows and curious stares of their colleagues. Within the context of a diverse workforce, a room for quiet reflection or prayer captures the essence of the intention while being inclusive to different beliefs....[ read more ]

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