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Shaping the Future of Immigration at Metropolis Canada 2025

We were pleased to have participated in this year’s Metropolis Canada Conference (March 13-15), where leaders from all sectors came together to discuss the future of immigration in Canada. Members of our senior leadership team, including our SVP of Services and Strategic Initiatives, Manjeet Dhiman, engaged in key conversations on labour market integration and the evolving needs of jobseekers, especially newcomers. Our SVP of Services and Program Innovation, Sue Sadler, and our Senior Director of Services and Program Innovation, Cameron Moser had the opportunity to sit on various panels to raise awareness about the relaunch of our Connecting Canada project, […]

Advancing Inclusive Leadership: ACCES Joins Canadian Club Toronto for Critical Discussion on Equity and Workforce Diversity

Our President and CEO, Allison Pond, and SVP of Services and Strategic Initiatives, Manjeet Dhiman, joined the Canadian Club Toronto for an insightful discussion with Tanya van Biesen, CEO of VersaFI, and Mitzie Hunter, CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. The conversation focused on how inclusive leadership and systemic change drive meaningful progress. We recognize the strengths all genders bring to the workforce and economy, as well as the systemic barriers that persist. By addressing these challenges and advancing equity-driven solutions, we create a more just and inclusive workforce—one that reflects the diversity, skills, and experience of Canada’s population. Our […]

VERA Chatbot Enhances Employment Support for Jobseekers

Our VERA Chatbot is transforming how jobseekers access employment resources—enhancing accessibility and freeing up staff for personalized support. Featured in a new report by the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership, we are pleased to lead the way in responsible AI innovation. With insights from our VP of Data Strategy, Aimee Holmes, we remain committed to ethical, impactful solutions.  

Changes to the Resource & Information (RI) Centre and Business Hours at ACCES

As of Monday, March 3, 2025, the Resource & Information (RI) Centres at each ACCES location will be available to clients who are registered in our programs, who are on a waitlist for our programs, or who are currently being assessed for programming. We will also be changing our business hours to now be open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Saturday and Sunday. All new intake assessments must be scheduled in advance and are by appointment only. We continue to welcome clients who can visit accesemployment.ca to register for an info session, call […]

Multi-Sector Hiring Fair Connects Jobseekers with Top Employers at the Ismaili Centre of Toronto

In partnership with The Ismaili Council for Toronto, we hosted a successful Multi-Sector Hiring Fair at the Ismaili Centre of Toronto, bringing together 15 employers from various industries. Attendees connected with top employers in healthcare (CBI Home Health), finance (RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, Primerica), technology (Samsung Electronics, Hitachi), media and advertising (IPG Mediabrands), real estate (CBRE, FirstService Residential), food manufacturing (FGF, Nestlé, Food Mamba), security and engineering (Roshel, S&C Electric), and more. This initiative played a vital role in delivering essential employment support to underserved communities. The event also featured community booths from organizations such as Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), LOFT […]

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