Advocating for Employment Equity
Advocating for Employment Equity
Newcomers bring experience. The system says it’s not enough.
From doctors to engineers to teachers, too many can’t continue their profession because their credentials aren’t recognized — or because employers demand Canadian work experience.
We work with communities to share stories, gather data, and push for policy changes that remove systemic barriers to fair employment.
What’s Happening
What’s Happening
Key Facts
In Calgary, 52% of recent immigrants with a university degree have worked in a job they were overqualified for – almost twice the proportion of their Canadian-born counterparts, at 28%.
(Source: Immigrant Services Calgary)
Testimonials
Community Voice
[Meet J Singh] The Canadian Experience Trap: When Skilled Immigrants Are Forced Into Survival Jobs
Community Voice
[Meet J Singh] The Canadian Experience Trap: When Skilled Immigrants Are Forced Into Survival Jobs
Resource Toolkit
All the facts at your fingertips.
Find ready-to-use materials to help you speak up for credential recognition, workers’ rights, and employment equity in Calgary.
Your Voice Matters
Share your lived experience, spread the word in your community, and join our advocacy activities. Together, we can push for policies that recognize skills and remove unfair barriers.