MOSAIC Director of Employment discusses the positive announcement by the BC government, addressing foreign credential recognition in nearly 30 different occupations.
Learn MoreCTV speaks to David Lee, MOSAIC Director of Employment, about the discrepancy between the rising cost of living and employment woes among newcomers as Canada plans to welcome more immigrants.
Learn MoreThe Tyee interviewed two senior MOSAIC staff and explores the struggles of internationally trained newcomers to B.C., and how the Province is working to remove barriers that prevent many from gaining skills-commensurate employment.
Learn MoreThe 2023 Conference of Immigration Professionals (IPC) hosted by MOSAIC was held on October 28 at Robertson Square in downtown Vancouver, with nearly 200 people attending.
Learn MoreDavid Lee, director of employment, language, and social enterprise at MOSAIC, was hopeful about the new legislation that aims to deliver on a promise ensuring new arrivals to BC can put their training and abilities to work as quickly as possible.
Learn MoreMOSAIC discusses Australia's harsh treatment of asylum seekers and contrasts it with Canada's welcoming system. It highlights how Australia is experimenting with a community sponsorship program, inspired by Canada, which could lead to a more compassionate approach to refugee resettlement.
Learn MoreMOSAIC's Volunteer Resources Coordinator talked about “The Seniors Heatwave Project” where volunteers reach out to vulnerable community members to provide wellness checks and give tips on how to mitigate the impacts of the heatwaves.
Learn MoreMOSAIC's Hugo Velazquez discussed the effects of extreme weather on the job displacement and income loss experienced by migrant farmworkers.
Learn MoreGlobal News reports on MOSAIC and other agencies who have banded together to support migrant workers impacted by wildfires in the Okanagan.
Learn MoreMOSAIC's volunteer program has launched a project to provide safety calls to immigrant seniors during the current heatwave.
Learn MoreHugo Velazquez, Senior Manager of Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Migrant Worker Programs, speaks to New Canadian Media about a new policy that permits temporary foreign workers to pursue education without separate study permits, increasing flexibility and opportunities for skills improvement.
Learn MoreMOSAIC is among 68 organizations chosen to receive the Anti-Racism Legislation Community Engagement grant, dedicated to fostering anti-racism engagement. The Province of BC has allocated $308,000 to be divided between the organizations. Engagements will run from July to September.
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