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2-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday July 13, 2004 Savoline urges businesses to hire immigrants By MELANIE HENNESSEV The Chain iciîigptitt Ioiics lcjilils' lîra.ciiciM, cl ono/lin iiticifhiiiiil.ii M bite inmmigratls, gîvîîîg lieut .î chatice iii eamCrniandiiii xperîence iii ileit Ifield. Ms Savuline recently aitetaded a panel discussion with the Toronto Region Joyce Savoline Immigrant Employmcnt Coutîcil (TRIEC) îîîher couiriîiîes lii gain empliyinenî with nîo Ccînadîan experience.' she said. Ssîch is the case for many skîlled indi- viduals, like doctors and specialists who have to go through rigorous and lengthy iici ,l ilu , -Wc wanl Io lînsinate the cumbersorne processes ai dîffereni levels of'giveniment and make a cearer path to employment.- Ms Savoline said. She added the Region will encourage ~~~5® ~ol ")/YIT fL ®T® MANY MORE MODELS TO C zwi OM 1.rumu5s. LeV IVS 2 Wheel Drîee, 3L, Automatic ved ive Mrrors, Extended 4x4, Z71, 5. LI V8, Auto. Air, Tilt, Crise, P.Windows, P.Locks, Tilt, Crise, CD, Air, Alloy Wheeis. PWindows, PLocks, Backeis, Console, OsaI PSeats, Indy Only 18,00 kms. $ L9 9 , Red Silcer Ttone $ Stk# 6249B. ' 95 Sik# P2269. $ 39 95 V6, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, PWîndows PLocks, CD, 4 Cylinider, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise PWîndows PLocks, PDnier Sear, P.Sunroof, Alumînum Wheels, Balance of P.Mrrors, Burgundy Finish, Balance of Factory Warranty. Factory Warranty. $ 9 59 Stk# P2256. s VU UIRT »mwv1v Auto, Air t Cu ,PWîndlows, P.Locks, P Mrrors, V6, Auto, Air Tit Cruise PWîndows, P.Locks, P.Seats, CTeal Green, Balance of Factory Warranty. Stk# P2257. Buckets, Console, PSunroof, Alloy Wheels. $095W A REAL BEAUTY $149pd*-7 4 » -Raven Black.Stk# P2271. 79 9 Ail sale prises plus tees and ail applicable taxes. Paymsnts leclade tax and are bi weekly amoelzed Up te 60 thtO A.C. AskOuOa Sales Ilepresentalîve lo e axiux i uI'u ARDSONr Over 3 Lwa&i j IH RDSO arujELD au AkM h EVOLwLOM 8 82 9 ence.- Ms Savolîne estimatcd ibat hiring an întem l'or tour months would cost a com- pany about $ 10,000. She said the Region bas taken on a female engineer intem, wbich bas proven to bc a positive experience for both parties. "l'm hoping the local municipalities will do the same," she said. TRIECs goal is to, improve immigrants' access tc> empînyment in the Toronto region so, they cao put their skills, experi- ence and education to work locally. Elizabeth Mclsaac, TRIEC project man- ager, said the organization works with employers so they cao better understand how to, work well with immigrant employ- ees and use the skills they bring to the table. "Immigrants who are coming to Canada are more highly educated and skilîed than ever before in the history of immigration in Canada," she said. She added that many immigrants are eas- ily dismissed because they don't have Canadian experience. "That doesn't mean they're not skilled," she said. "Il's worth taking a second look at to see what you might be missing." Melanie Hennesaey can be reached at nî/îennesse.v(@-nîîltonc anadîandîhampîon.co ni. 'Region to get new works commissioner Halton Region will soon have a new commissioner of planning and public works. Peter Croekett will join the Region's staff August 9, coming from the City of Hamilton where he was general manager of public works. Prior to that, Mr. Crockett held a series of management positions with Peel Region. "Mr. Crockett bsings a range of experi- ence, including public works operations and transportation planning, to the Region," said I-lton CAO Brent Marshalt. "This combination of akilîs and experi- ence will ensure Peter is a valuable addi- tion *to Halton's management team as well as an effective leader within the planning and public works department." Mr. Crockett will take over for Acting Commissioner of Planning and Public Works Jane Clohecy. Funding to aid pregnant women who are at-risk The federal govemment recently delîs- ered a funding boost to the Region to help at-risk pregnant women. Health Canada put $58,200 toward the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program in Halton, an initiative that focuses on împroving expectant mothers' health. The funding will be used to open two new group sites, one in Oakville and the other in north Halton, in addition to, the current Burlington site. The money wiIl also help recnait high- risk pregnant women in Halton and increase awareness of the prograni in the region. J