4.1       Lobby provincial and federal counterparts to develop a population strategy for economic growth targets and needed workforce structure in concert with local stakeholders

4.2       Identify population growth targets matched to economic development plan

4.3       Create a current and estimated community demographic profile

4.4       Conduct a five-year job volume forecast (include domestic take up estimate) matched to economic development plan

4.5       Identify immigrant mix desired (economic immigrants, entrepreneurs, foreign students, retirees, etc.)

4.6       Develop a mechanism for local data  collection

4.7       Use ethnic networks and newspapers to promote the community as a place to settle

4.8       Recruit immigrants who can sustain the targeted agricultural sector

4.9       Collaborate with Toronto economic development corporation to recruit newcomers

4.10     Use the sister city relationship with Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of the University of Michigan, for recruitment

4.11     Recruit targeted immigrant groups from credential-equivalent and English-speaking countires

4.12     Use overseas immigration consultants to recruit identified populations for immigration

What’s Happening?

Workplace Integration Centre: The Workplace Integration Centre aims to provide employers and foreign-trained professionals with appropriate tools and resources to aid in the integration of immigrants in the local workforce. They run programs such as the Newcomer Mentorship Program. For more information, contact Michael VanDerHerberg, at 705 743 0882 ext. 231, or see the Workplace Integration Centre Website at: http://workplaceintegration.ca/

Sister City Research Project - The PPCII is in the process of drafting a research project for the Trent Centre for Community Based Education. This project would enable a student to examine the relationship between Peterborough and Ann Arbour, Michigan, our sister city; its history, relevence to the community, and potential future. 

What You Can Do to Get Involved!

The PPCII is looking to connect more with the International Students at Trent and Fleming. If your organization works closely with these post-secondary students, please contact the PPCII to discuss potential partnership opportunities.

The PPCII is interested to know if your organization has an employment equity policy. If you have a policy, or would like to develop one, please contact the PPCII. 

If you or your organization is interested in these projects, please contact Safo Musta at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

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