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| April 14, 2010 | Vol 7, Issue 4 |
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Greetings! | |
I invite you to join us for the CERC 2010 conference, September 19-21 in Montréal, Quebec. With an outstanding line-up of speakers, including renowned author and business visionary Leonard Brody, this is one event not to be missed.
If you are juggling the complexities of new technology, changing workplaces, constrained budgets, increasing demands from transferees, and new rules for immigration and tax - while doing more with less - this year's conference will deliver the answers you need to manage these challenges with success.
Learn from your colleagues and peers. Participate in outstanding panel discussions and workshops with industry experts that will challenge your perspective and inspire your thinking.
Register today - and take advantage of the early bird savings. I hope we see you in Montréal.
Best regards,
Steve
Stephen Cryne President & CEO _______________________________________________________
Mark Your Calendars!
Untangling Immigration Rules for Contractors, Foreign Workers, and Business Visitors
May 18-19, 2010 Canadian Institute's "Employing Domestic & Foreign Workers" May 20, 2010 Trends in Global Mobility |
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Who will fill all the jobs?
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 Ottawa is woefully unprepared to deal with the looming shortage of skilled labour, and business leaders and government need to get their heads out of the sand before it's too late, a meeting of business leaders heard recently. According to Linda Duxbury, professor of organizational health at Carleton's Sprott School of Business, employers haven't caught up to the fact that simple demographics are propelling them rapidly from a buyer's market to a seller's market.
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Canada and British Columbia sign new agreement on immigration
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 Canada and British Columbia recently signed a new agreement on immigration. According to Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, "It will certainly strengthen British Columbia's ability to meet its labour market needs both today and in the future." The government announcement states the agreement will facilitate the entry of workers to help British Columbia fill critical labour shortages. Read more |
CEOs weigh in on home prices
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 A recent poll shows that business leaders expect a rise in residential real estate prices over the next 12 months of just 1.75%. That's a modest prediction, given that real estate prices jumped 18% in the past year, and that over the past 20 years, prices increased on average by 3.4%. |
Opening up the Multiple Listings Service
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 The Canadian Real Estate Association and the Competition Bureau have for months been locked in a debate over the Multiple Listing Service (MLS®). A panel of Canadian CEOs recently surveyed by COMPAS Inc. supports the Competition Bureau's efforts to open the MLS®. Nearly two-thirds of the business leaders surveyed by COMPAS argue property sellers should be able to list on the MLS® without having to use a listing agent or realtor.
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Latest employment data
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Latest job numbers from Statistics Canada point to a continued upward trend that began in July 2009, as employers added 18,000 employees to their payrolls in March. Industries with notable increases in March were professional, scientific and technical services; construction; and natural resources. Since July 2009, the largest gains in employment have been among women aged 25 to 54 (+84,000) and men aged 55 and over (+52,000). Read more
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Changes to UK immigration law will impact intra-company transfers
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 According to the UK's Personnel today magazine, business leaders are split over the changes being made to that country's immigration program which will impact intra-company transfers. Industry experts have warned that changes to the intra-company transfer route (ICT) could put migrants off applying to come to the UK, while employers will have to think more carefully about whether they hire migrant workers for permanent positions.
And in a recent development on this issue, multinational firms have rushed to the defence of immigration changes, claiming the new rules will "make no difference" to UK employers' ability to attract overseas talent. |
CERC Board nominations
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 Each year the Nominating Committee of the CERC Board of Directors issues a call for applications to the Board. Board members provide the direction and leadership vital to the organization's future success. Board members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from diverse backgrounds that position CERC as a leader in the workforce mobility and relocation industry in Canada. Through their active participation, Board members experience tremendous opportunity for both personal and professional growth. Nominations to the CERC Board will be presented for approval by the membership at the annual meeting of members on September 21, 2010. |
Sue Ryan Award
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 In memory of the late Sue Ryan, the CERC Board of Directors announced the establishment of an annual award at the 2009 CERC conference. This award will recognize exceptional service and quality by a CERC Service Member in their profession, and also recognize significant contributions to community service through volunteerism. The recipient of this award will be honoured at the CERC annual conference each year. Nominations for this Award will be accepted between May 1 and June 30.
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Thank You to our 2010 Conference Sponsors
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