A new year starts, and we wish you a most inclusive one.
We have all been faced with Covid-19 in the last year, but also with the changing attitudes across our society. Whether it is with a First Nations Governor General (Mary Simon), the expansion and affirmation of individuals from diverse body types, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic representation, people with disabilities and so on, we hope that the labour market will live up to these changes.
To give a brief historical background, the First Nations people were the first inhabitants of America before any other waves of immigration that followed. There have always been and always will be people who will immigrate. We need to move to ensure our survival, whether it’s due to climate change, food shortages, war, or other reasons. Said with great candour, I hope that we will succeed in making our society a place where everyone can live and flourish according to their idiosyncrasy. A good way to notice the progression of society is to see the inclusion of everybody in the labour market.
Fortunately, several equal access to employment measures are used by companies to promote the integration of all people from a diverse background. Nevertheless, sometimes the job search and integration process is not without its bumps and disappointments.
If you have any questions or doubts about how to present your candidacy for a job as a person from a diverse background, it is suggested that you meet with job counsellors and/or guidance counsellors who will be able to find appropriate solutions to the difficulties encountered in the labour market. After all, we are all human and we should all have an opportunity to shine and make the best of our skills.
Marie-Claire Poulin, Employment Counsellor