The document discusses the need for a paradigm shift in enhancing global career management for Chinese immigrants in British Columbia. It notes that many Chinese immigrants are mobile, either temporarily staying in Vancouver before relocating elsewhere or investing in skills in Canada to use abroad later. This diaspora brings benefits from human, investment, and financial capital as well as cultural diversity. However, policies are needed to attract, maintain, and utilize immigrant talents, and organizations play a key role in helping immigrants establish roots and integrate into the labor market and society.

1. Presentation to: “Case Study in BC Labor Market : Chinese Immigrants on the Move?” workshop Ronald Ma MSW RSW Director of Employment Services S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Enhancing Global Career Management - The need for a Paradigm Shift

2. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. - MISSION S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multi-service organization for the promotion of the well being of Canadians and their participation in a diverse society.

3. Holistic and Integrated Approach Family and Youth Counseling Services Business Training & Economic Development Immigrant & Settlement Services Training Institute: Language & Job Skills Training Employment Services Seniors, Women & Volunteer Programs Government, Businesses, Employers, Community Organizations, Schools, Communities Health Services, Senior Care Home, Adult Day Care Holistic and Integrated Approach

4. Agency Profile Success employment service: Staff: 50 full time Clients: 5,000 /yr Client profile:

5. Agency Profile Same conclusion (same question) People are on the move? 1. A “…whether they are settlers or “immigrant prisoners”, temporarily serving their time in Vancouver before a further relocation..” (Yeo) 1. B “..the model indicates that many migrants never planned to stay in Canada but rather invested in themselves for later movement...”(Deng) 2. No policy can stop it? _______________________________________________________ a. the cost and benefit of this Canadian-Chinese Diaspora. b. Their role in making BC a Pacific gateway to the east.

6. Agency Profile Observations from the front line workers: More Chinese immigrant workers More people move back to china Some move to other provinces / countries Good opportunities in China - Some companies in China keep the positions for them – go and try, welcome back Sea turtles – overseas returnees: global connection and global perspectives advantages “ If you are gold, you will shine wherever you go”

7. The Changing Labor Market Free flow of jobs Internationally free flow of workers “ Global Career Management ”

8. ABA ABC AB, AB 1 , AB 2 , AB 3 … ABC, ABC 1 , ABC 2 , ABC 3 ABABABAB…. “… by evaluating the various earnings streams open to the mover she can make her decision to stay, migrate or return home…”

9. Demographic Change Facts Immigration is 60% of Canadian population growth In 10 years, Canada’s net labour force will come from immigration In 24 years, immigration will account for Canada’s total population growth By 2017, 1 in 5 Canadians will be visible minority (increasing from Asian/middle East countries) By 2017, 1 in 2 Canadians will be visible minority in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto

10. What do the immigrants bring Human Capital - professional, skilled and unskilled labour Investment capital Financial capital, business and trade connections Cultural diversity What do the Immigrants bring

11. Agency Profile Paradigm change Act Local, think Global Think local, Act Global

12. Government, Employers, Community Organizations, Schools, Communities Holistic and Integrated Approach to establish a root for immigrants Employment Services Settlement Services Seniors, Women Programs Family and Youth Counseling Health Services, Business Training

13. Government, Employers, Community Organizations, Schools, Communities Settlement Services Seniors, Women Programs Family and Youth Counseling Business Training How the ISO’s can help Immigrants / Skilled immigrants Employers ISOs Immigrants Services Organizations

14. Summary International movement of labor is a reality Proactive policy is urgently needed to attract, maintain, and utilize immigrant talents. Chinese immigrants’ Asian connection will greatly contribute to the BC Gateway to Asia. There is cost. But the benefit is far exceed the cost To establish a “root” is crucial to immigrants. “grassroot” NGOs play a significant role in immigrants labor market and social integration People are leaving, action oriented policy is urgently needed. Conclusion

15. Thank You Contact: Ronald Ma MSW RSW [email_address]