The document discusses the transition from the old industrial economy to the new knowledge economy and the challenges this presents for newcomers to Canada. It argues that traditional settlement programs are not adequately addressing the interconnected challenges newcomers face related to jobs, families, housing, language barriers and credential recognition in the new economy. It proposes taking a transformational approach through holistic integration programs, networking opportunities to connect newcomers to the Canadian economy, and building learning communities to provide long-term support and help newcomers reframe their challenges. This approach would benefit newcomers, businesses, communities and the Canadian economy.

1. Canadian Newcomers in a New World of Work CANNEXUS 2007 National Career Development Conference April 16 - 18, 2007 Toronto, Ontario. Khaled A. Islaih Settlement Worker Brampton Multicultural Centre Brampton – Ontario

3. Old Economy (Industrial Economy ) PRODUCTION MANAGMENT MARKET Physical assets / labor Industrial firms Standard skills Degrees Slow changes Stable job Resource management Hierarchies Command and control Conflict of interest Long life-cycles Manufactured products Local /national Price / quality

4. New Economy (Knowledge Economy) PRODUCTION MANAGMENT MARKET Knowledge and ideas Knowledge firms Knowledge workers Fast changes Unpredictable jobs Life long-learning Process management Network structures Shared authorities Teamwork Short life-cycles Fast changes Knowledge products Global Innovation