Harnessing Displaced Talent: Project Starfish and Canada’s Workforce Future

Learn all the essentials about harnessing displaced talent to power Canada’s economy of tomorrow!

Labour shortages are reshaping Canada’s economy, putting pressure on industries such as healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and skilled trades. While immigrant talent already plays a vital role, complex legal and systemic barriers often leave skilled newcomers underemployed.

Project Starfish provides a concrete solution by linking 160+ member companies with qualified displaced talent, supported by IOM’s candidate preparation, FCCCO’s employer network, and Fragomen’s legal expertise. This innovative model reduces recruitment challenges, ensures safe and legal migration, and strengthens workplace diversity.

By comparing global best practices and outlining a phased roadmap, this whitepaper highlights how Canada can unlock the full potential of displaced talent—transforming labour gaps into opportunities for inclusive growth, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction

3. The Status Quo - Talent Gaps & Employer Obstacles

4. The Status Quo - Immigrant Populations

5. Employer Obstacles in Hiring Immigrant Talent

6. Immigration Pathways in Practice - Accenture in Germany

7. The Value of What We Do - Employer Value Proposition

8. Diversifying Labour Forces and Increasing Innovation

9. Social Impact: Corporate Social Responsibility

10. Exposure: Forging Global Networks

11. The Solution: Project Starfish

12. Conclusion

13. References

    
    

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Harnessing Displaced Talent - Project Starfish and Canada’s Workforce Future.pdf

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