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Many of the immigrants who come to Canada are highly skilled and educated; they are doctors, lawyers, engineers, nurses, trades people, entrepreneurs and investors. They contribute to Canada socially, culturally and economically. Immigrants are also a valuable asset to Canada’s export industry, as many possess knowledge of foreign languages, and have contacts that can expand Canada’s export trade market.

An annual survey of salaries in the nonprofit sector. Findings are available to participating organizations only.

This recent environmental scan was prepared to inform CCVO's strategic planning work. We recognize a value that extends beyond its original intent, following a growing number of requests to share its contents with the sector.

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CCVO's strategic plans for the period of May 2006 - April 2009.

Despite the economic and social significance of non-profits, little is known about the quality of jobs in the sector, nor about its ability to compete for skilled workers in future. This paper by by Kathryn McMullen and Grant Schellenberg compares the non-profit and for-profit sectors in terms of a number of key job quality indicators.