Comments on: Canada’s Open Arms Immigration Policy: A Stark Contrast with US and Western Europe http://inclusionparadox.com/open-arms-immigration-policy-canada-poised-to-benefit-from-increasingly-diverse-and-foreign-born-population/ Inclusion Paradox The Book Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:13:12 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Ayesha Shah http://inclusionparadox.com/open-arms-immigration-policy-canada-poised-to-benefit-from-increasingly-diverse-and-foreign-born-population/comment-page-1/#comment-696 Ayesha Shah Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:48:51 +0000 http://inclusionparadox.com/?p=3533#comment-696 Luisa, while I agree that religion is not very conspicious in the Torontonian culture at first glance, it has a strong underlying presence that requires consideration for diversity and inclusion initiatives. The analysis above is more from a racial perspective and the religious divide among the races is a whole different ball game. It would be interesting to see a study based on the relationship of race and religion, the divide and the identification of religious majority in that sense. It is a rather sensitive topic and collecting such information can be a challenge. Additionally, while a large number of the Gen Y population declares themselves as agnostic or even athiest in their religious beliefs, they embrace and practice certain rituals that have roots in their ancestral religions. I wonder how or whether that would be relevant as it indicates the evolution of culture and the unconscious meshing of religon and culture. Anyhow, I think I degress now. The statistics presented in this piece are definitely interesting, while they are not really very surprising. In the business context, the changing demographics mandate a change in the workforce over the next few decades. With the baby boomers retiring, the roles left behind will be filled with workers belonging to a varying demographic. It just asserts the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives in developing the workforce. Knowing the demographics is key to ensuring a smooth transition. I strongly believe that corporations that recognize and plan for these changes proactively will be the market leaders of the future. Luisa, while I agree that religion is not very conspicious in the Torontonian culture at first glance, it has a strong underlying presence that requires consideration for diversity and inclusion initiatives. The analysis above is more from a racial perspective and the religious divide among the races is a whole different ball game. It would be interesting to see a study based on the relationship of race and religion, the divide and the identification of religious majority in that sense. It is a rather sensitive topic and collecting such information can be a challenge. Additionally, while a large number of the Gen Y population declares themselves as agnostic or even athiest in their religious beliefs, they embrace and practice certain rituals that have roots in their ancestral religions. I wonder how or whether that would be relevant as it indicates the evolution of culture and the unconscious meshing of religon and culture. Anyhow, I think I degress now.

The statistics presented in this piece are definitely interesting, while they are not really very surprising.

In the business context, the changing demographics mandate a change in the workforce over the next few decades. With the baby boomers retiring, the roles left behind will be filled with workers belonging to a varying demographic. It just asserts the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives in developing the workforce. Knowing the demographics is key to ensuring a smooth transition. I strongly believe that corporations that recognize and plan for these changes proactively will be the market leaders of the future.

]]> By: Luisa http://inclusionparadox.com/open-arms-immigration-policy-canada-poised-to-benefit-from-increasingly-diverse-and-foreign-born-population/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Luisa Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:24:16 +0000 http://inclusionparadox.com/?p=3533#comment-671 Other difference between Canada and other countries is the non religious environment that you can feel wherever you go, at least it is like that in Toronto. Other difference between Canada and other countries is the non religious environment that you can feel wherever you go, at least it is like that in Toronto.

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