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COSO Releases New "Achieving Effective Internal Control Over Sustainability Reporting" (ICSR) Supplemental Guidance

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

MONTVALE, N.J., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) today released a groundbreaking study with supplemental guidance for organizations to achieve effective internal control over sustainability reporting (ICSR), using the globally recognized COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework (ICIF). COSO believes its use will build trust and confidence in ESG/sustainability reporting, public disclosures, and enterprise decision-making.

Key Points: 
  • MONTVALE, N.J., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) today released a groundbreaking study with supplemental guidance for organizations to achieve effective internal control over sustainability reporting (ICSR), using the globally recognized COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework (ICIF).
  • Leveraging the significant knowledge gained in the application of ICIF to financial reporting over the past two decades, "Achieving Effective Internal Control over Sustainability Reporting (ICSR): Building Trust and Confidence through the COSO Internal Control―Integrated Framework" introduces "internal control over sustainability reporting" (ICSR) into the internal control lexicon.
  • "Effective internal control is good for business and applies well beyond external financial reporting as COSO's ICIF points out.
  • For more information and to download a free copy of Achieving Effective Internal Control over Sustainability Reporting (ICSR): Building Trust and Confidence through the COSO Internal Control―Integrated Framework, please visit www.coso.org .

Tackling the labour shortage by helping more skilled refugees and other displaced people build their careers in Canada

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Monday, March 27, 2023

By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.

Key Points: 
  • By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.
  • The EMPP pairs skilled refugees and other qualified displaced individuals with Canadian employers who need to overcome labour shortages in key occupations.
  • "Canada is a global leader in helping skilled refugees connect with employers struggling to find workers in critical areas, while giving newcomers the opportunity to restart their careers and their lives here in Canada.
  • Following the first ever Global Summit on Refugee Labour Mobility earlier this month, the potential for skilled refugees to address labour gaps has never been more apparent.

Tackling the labour shortage by helping more skilled refugees and other displaced people build their careers in Canada

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Monday, March 27, 2023

By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.

Key Points: 
  • By welcoming skilled refugees and other displaced individuals to Canada, the government is helping communities and businesses address labour shortages.
  • The EMPP pairs skilled refugees and other qualified displaced individuals with Canadian employers who need to overcome labour shortages in key occupations.
  • "Canada is a global leader in helping skilled refugees connect with employers struggling to find workers in critical areas, while giving newcomers the opportunity to restart their careers and their lives here in Canada.
  • Following the first ever Global Summit on Refugee Labour Mobility earlier this month, the potential for skilled refugees to address labour gaps has never been more apparent.

Launching survey on the future of Canada's immigration system

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Monday, March 27, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has launched an engagement initiative called An Immigration System for Canada's Future .

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has launched an engagement initiative called An Immigration System for Canada's Future .
  • Engaging a broad range of partners and stakeholders with diverse perspectives will help inform a vision for how our immigration system can strengthen communities across the country.
  • If you would like to help shape the future of Canada's immigration system, please visit our website to learn more and complete the survey .
  • Responses to the survey will have no impact on any past, current or future applications with IRCC.

Savory and Partners: Canada Start-Up Visa Advantage: Permanent Residency Status for Entrepreneurs

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Canada broke its own record for the number of incoming immigrants in 2022, as it welcomed slightly over 430,000 new permanent residents in the past year.

Key Points: 
  • Canada broke its own record for the number of incoming immigrants in 2022, as it welcomed slightly over 430,000 new permanent residents in the past year.
  • Newcomers play an essential role in filling labour shortages, bringing new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole."
  • The 2021 census highlighted the streamlined integration of immigrants in Canada, as it had the highest proportion of immigrants in a population among all G7 countries.
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Savory and Partners: Canada Start-Up Visa Advantage: Permanent Residency Status for Entrepreneurs

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, March 25, 2023

Canada broke its own record for the number of incoming immigrants in 2022, as it welcomed slightly over 430,000 new permanent residents in the past year.

Key Points: 
  • Canada broke its own record for the number of incoming immigrants in 2022, as it welcomed slightly over 430,000 new permanent residents in the past year.
  • Newcomers play an essential role in filling labour shortages, bringing new perspectives and talents to our communities, and enriching our society as a whole."
  • The 2021 census highlighted the streamlined integration of immigrants in Canada, as it had the highest proportion of immigrants in a population among all G7 countries.
  • You can also call +971 04 430 1717 tel:+97144301717 or send a WhatsApp message to +971 54 440 2955.

Canada announces support for Turkish and Syrian temporary residents

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.

Key Points: 
  • Now, we are also taking steps to make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada to extend their stay.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada who may be unable to return home at this time due to the destruction caused by the earthquakes in the region.
  • An open work permit pathway will be made available for Turkish and Syrian nationals already in Canada.
  • These measures will make it easier for Turkish and Syrian nationals who wish to extend their temporary status in Canada and to move between temporary streams.

Canada announces extension of post-graduation work permits for up to 18 months to retain high-skilled talent

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Friday, March 17, 2023

The PGWP Program allows international graduates to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

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  • The PGWP Program allows international graduates to obtain an open work permit to gain valuable Canadian work experience.
  • Starting April 6, 2023, these measures will allow PGWP holders who wish to stay longer to opt in to a facilitative process to extend their work permit and will allow Canada to retain high-skilled talent.
  • Public policies previously adopted in 2021 and 2022 provided the opportunity for an additional work permit for those with expiring PGWPs.
  • At the end of 2022, more than 286,000 international graduates were in Canada with a valid post-graduation work permit.

Canada doubles immigration program for out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area

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Friday, January 20, 2023

The program promotes greater stability in the construction industry and ensures that skilled workers in Canada continue to address critical housing development needs.

Key Points: 
  • The program promotes greater stability in the construction industry and ensures that skilled workers in Canada continue to address critical housing development needs.
  • "This pilot program is a significant step forward in addressing critical labour shortages for the Greater Toronto Area by supporting stability in the construction industry and bringing workers out of the underground economy.
  • The out-of-status construction workers contribute greatly to the economy and society, and continue to fill labour shortages.
  • The extension of the out-of-status construction workers in the GTA initiative for 2023 will help more vulnerable workers and their families during these uncertain times.

Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Recognizing their value, the Government of Canada planned to welcome 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022.

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  • Recognizing their value, the Government of Canada planned to welcome 431,645 new permanent residents in 2022.
  • Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced Canada has reached that target, surpassing our previous record from 2021.
  • Prior to setting a new record for admissions in 2021 , the last time Canada welcomed such a large numbers of newcomers was in 1913.
  • – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    The number of permanent residents Canada welcomes each year is based on the annual Immigration Levels Plan that is tabled in Parliament.