Translation of "Syndicat de l'emploi et de l'immigration du Canada " (French → English) :

S. whereas in view of the role played by immigration in respect of economic development, growth and hence employment in Europe, it would be useful if trade-union's, employers' and civil society representatives were more extensively involved in the public debate on such matters,

Developing innovative approaches to prevent labour market discrimination Involving social partners in the elaboration and implementation of integration measures Informing employers and educational institutions about certificates for introduction courses to promote access to the labour market or training opportunities Exploring additional ways of recognising newcomers’ qualifications, training and/or professional experience, building upon existing laws Supporting training capacities of small companies, business organisations and trade unions in sectors of the economy employing many migr ...[+++]ants Promoting employment for immigrant women, i.a. by ensuring that restrictions in labour market access are minimised and do not hamper integration, when transposing the Directive on the right to family reunification[8] Encouraging the recruitment of migrants through awareness-raising, economic incentives and other measures targeted at employers Supporting migrant entrepreneurship, e.g. through facilitated access to banking and credit services | Monitoring the impact of National Reform Programmes on labour market integration of immigrants Encouraging Member States to develop labour market integration policies Monitoring the application of the Directives concerning discrimination in employment and on third-country nationals who are long-term residents[9] |

32. Supports the proposals, in line with the open method of coordination, to promote the exchange of information, ideas and experiences regarding the integration and employment of both new and existing immigrants; notes that the European Parliament should have a strong role in this, and that all relevant actors must be involved, including migrants' organisations; at the same time, urges a more ambitious scope for actions e.g. more detailed coverage of migration-related issues in the EES, awareness-raising about migrants' rights and responsibilities, action by the EU Social Partners to improve the appropriate representation and involvem ...[+++]ent of migrant workers in the private and public sector, in trade unions and work councils and measures to improve the ethnic diversity of staff in the EU institutions and other public administrations;

32. Supports the proposals, in line with the open method of coordination, to promote the exchange of information, ideas and experiences regarding the integration and employment of both new and existing immigrants; notes that the European Parliament should have a strong role in this, and that all relevant actors must be involved, including migrants' organisations; at the same time, urges a more ambitious scope for actions e.g. more detailed coverage of migration-related issues in the EES, awareness-raising about migrants' rights and responsibilities, action by the EU Social Partners to improve the appropriate representation and involvem ...[+++]ent of migrant workers in the private and public sector, in trade unions and work councils and measures to improve the ethnic diversity of staff in the EU institutions and other public administrations;

31. Supports the proposals, in line with the open method of coordination, to promote the exchange of information, ideas and experiences regarding the integration and employment of both new and existing immigrants; notes that the European Parliament should have a strong role in this, and that all relevant actors must be involved, including migrants' organisations; at the same time, urges a more ambitious scope for actions e.g. more detailed coverage of migration-related issues in the EES, awareness-raising about migrants' rights and responsibilities, action by the EU Social Partners to improve the appropriate representation and involvem ...[+++]ent of migrant workers in the private and public sector, in trade unions and work councils and measures to improve the ethnic diversity of staff in the EU institutions and other public administrations;

The minister and the Liberal majority have rejected this perfectly valid amendment moved by the Bloc Quebecois (1225) Many organizations testified before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, including: the Canadian council for refugees, which is a very well-respected organization in that sector; the national immigration law section of the Canadian bar association; the Canada employment and immigration union; the United Nations high commissioner for refugees; the Canadian ...[+++]section of Amnesty International; the national action