September 28, 2006 Source: :
http://www.smu.ca/newsreleases/2006/09-28-28-28-2006.html Immigration for Nation-Building in Regions and Cities A well-known professor of Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies in Canada will be at Saint Mary’s University in October to talk about how immigration can boost economies in regions and cities, particularly in Atlantic Canada. Dr. Jeffrey G. Reitz, who is a professor from the University of Toronto, will address this very topic at the University on Friday, October 13, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM in the McNally Theatre Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. A continental breakfast will be provided (from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM) for those who attend this talk by Dr. Reitz, who is a R.F. Harney Professor, former chair of Sociology Department, Director of Ethnic, Immigration and Pluralism Studies and research associate at the Munk Centre for International Studies (U of T). Dr. Reitz will address how Canada’s nation-building strategy for immigration has impacted a few major urban centers — especially Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal — so other regions and cities have now begun to ask: Can immigration become a significant part of their own economic development strategy? The success of regions such as Atlantic Canada in this endeavor will depend not only on attracting and retaining skilled immigrants; it depends also on ensuring that immigrant skills are effectively utilized. How can these regions tap into the economic potential of immigration? And which immigrant employment and business strategies currently in place, or underdevelopment, in the major centers are best suited to be adopted by other regions of the country? These are the questions that Dr. Reitz will eloquently address to the audience who will attend his lecture at SMU. Over years, his research has examined immigration, race and ethnic relations from a comparative perspective focusing on Canada, the United States, Britain, Australia, and Germany. His books include Warmth of the Welcome: The Social Causes of Economic Success for Immigrant in Different Nations and Cities (1998) and The Illusion of Difference: Realities of Ethnicity in Canada and the United States (1994). An RSVP is required by October 10, 2006. Please contact Rebecca Rolfe at (902) 422-0863 or metropolis@ns.aliantzinc.ca The event is being sponsored by the Atlantic Metropolis Centre, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and Saint Mary’s University. Saint Mary's University is known for its community outreach projects, both in Canada and around the world. Saint Mary's, founded in 1802, is home to one of Canada's leading business schools, a Science Faculty widely known for its cutting-edge research, a comprehensive and innovative Arts Faculty and a vibrant Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. -30- For More Information: Paul Fitzgerald
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Saint Mary's University, Public Affairs
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