UH-OH CANADA! As the country's rapidly changing, are you keeping up or lagging behind? ​Are our Leaders and Employers ready for Canada's Changing Demographics? In 2041, if current trends continue, half of the Canadian population will be made up of immigrants and their Canadian-born children. The majority of immigrants coming to Canada come with globally sought after skills in a Canadian growth industry, a high net worth in their country of origin, and high level language skills; however, they are typically not hired in their field or remain underemployed in service jobs for some time.  What are the long-term implications of under-utilizing this talent? How can we retain this talent before they leave for more aligned career opportunities in larger Canadian cities or in the United States? Are our current work place hiring systems and corporate cultures driving these newcomers back home?  5 key points attendees will learn: How to value foreign based skill sets  How Canadian talent ranks on a global scale  Implications of requiring "Canadian Work Experience"  How to audit your hiring system to value all local and global applicants  Using immigrant talent to connect with valuable immigrant consumers