The Great Wage Divide
by Erin Riach on Monday, June 14th, 2010Many immigrants turn to Ontario for a new lease on life and a fresh start. Ontario is seen as a place of great opportunity and yet the province does not always live up to its reputation. A recent study published by the Toronto Board of Trade outlines the increasing wage divide between immigrants and Canadian-born workers. Many of these Foreign Trained Professionals possess the skills needed in the province however many are unable to find work within their fields at a reasonable wage. The wage gap is having a hindering effect on the current and future success of Ontario’s economy. Take a look at this article from the Globe and Mail to learn more: Failure to tap into immigrants’ skills costs billions.
