Did you know 1 in 6 newcomers to Canada leaves the country within a year?

It’s true – Ontario is experiencing a brain drain of talented new Canadian professionals who are moving out of the province to search for better opportunities.

New Democrats stand up for New Canadians. We believe in an Ontario that is strong because it is diverse -- where people from different backgrounds, from different countries and who speak different languages all work together to build a province where everyone shares in our prosperity.

Dalton McGuinty promised positive change. Instead of progress, we’re seeing the same old approach – foreign-trained professionals – our province’s greatest untapped assets -- left waiting too long for the professional accreditation they need to build a brighter future for them and their families.

Now, the McGuinty Liberals have announced plans to for deep cuts to Ontario’s Human Rights Commission – forcing New Canadians who suffer discrimination to pay out-of-pocket to enforce their rights.

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