 Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn presented Primus Canada with a certificate of recognition for its achievements in the area of employment equity and its success in hiring and retaining individuals who represent Canada’s diverse labour market. On receiving the certificate, Ted Chislett, Primus’ president and CEO, said the company supports employment equity because “it creates a supportive, representative and enriching work environment for all of our employees.”
 Longhouse Media has been named a winner of the Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award 2007 in recognition of its Native Lens program which provides aboriginal youth with life skills, alternative education and career development in the media field.
 Profiles in Diversity Journal recently announced the winners of its 2007 Innovations in Diversity Awards, given to honor corporations, organizations and institutions around the world that have developed innovative programs in the area of workforce diversity and inclusion. For the second consecutive year, the top honors went to Sodexho, in recognition of its Champions of Diversity program.
 Skills for Change is accepting nominations for its 2008 New Pioneer Awards to be given out at its gala in Toronto in February next year. Awards will be given to six newcomers who have contributed significantly to the Toronto community. For more information, www.skillsforchange.org. Deadline for nominations is September 15. |
