Patrick MacKenzie - Unlocking Canada’s Hidden Talent: The Immigrant Workforce

Patrick MacKenzie joins us to discuss challenges faced by skilled immigrants and their integration into the Canadian labour market. Patrick MacKenzie is the CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC. He has made a career of public service from coast to coast, working in policy and program areas aimed at supporting many of Canada’s most vulnerable communities through economic and social development as well as international relations. MacKenzie shares his thoughts on how we can solve this miscommunication between employers and skilled immigrants. 

Highlights from our conversation include:

1. How employers should shift their focus from formal credentials to the actual skills required for a job. 
2. The importance of recognizing that immigrants' diverse work experiences can offer fresh perspectives and drive innovation.

Host: Maggie John