Funding for Canadian Immigration Research

The city of Vancouver is receiving funding from the federal government and industry groups for diversity research and an upcoming summit on immigrants and jobs.

$7.5 million in funding has been granted by Canada's government for the purpose of conducting research into globalization, immigration and diversity at various centres across the country, including Metro Vancouver. This funding will help support the ongoing Metropolis Project initiated by a Vancouver area university, which started in 1995.

Meanwhile, Vancouver is gearing up for a summit which is intended to investigate ways to best match labour market needs with new immigrants. Participants include business leaders and employer groups, as well as local government officials.