ICE Network Meeting
Help Wanted: Confronting Labour and Skills Shortages in Toronto
A Consultation on the Findings and Recommendations of the Toronto Labour Force Readiness Plan
Thursday, March 25, 2004
Toronto, Ontario
Background Documents:
- Labour Force Readiness Plan: Overview
- Summary of Selected Recommendations to Address Labour and Skills Shortages
Presentations:
- Karen Thorne-Stone, “Welcoming Remarks”
- Harvey Low, “2001 Census Data: What’s New in Toronto?”
- Susan Brown, “Overview of the Toronto Labour Force Readiness Plan and Recommendations”
- Lionel Laroche, “Capitalizing on the Skills of Immigrants“
- Nancy Schaefer, “Preparing Youth for Meaningful Work in the New Economy”
Recommendations Prioritization and Feedback:
Twenty-two recommendations for addressing labour and skills shortages in Toronto were reviewed and prioritized by the participants at the meeting. Input on two of the top recommendations was generated through the facilitated discussion. The Word document “Continuing Consultation on the Toronto Labour Force Readiness Plan” summarizes this prioritization and input. Additional input is welcome and can be emailed by no later than Wednesday, May 12, 2004 to Susan Brown at the City of Toronto at .