$10 for Fair Work: Support Equity-Seeking Workers in the Canadian Workplace
Registered Name: Action Dignity Society
Business No: 897859609RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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This Giving Tuesday, Stand for Equity and Dignity. Join us in advocating for fair hiring policies and equitable access to the Canadian Workplace for all.
Meet J Singh
J. Singh, an internationally trained engineer with 10+ years of experience, came to Canada with dreams of building a better life for his family. However, he could not find a decent job that matched his education and experience, as expected. He had to work multiple survival jobs, spanning from retail customer service to Uber Eats to construction, just to put food on the table.
“The scale with which newcomers are being de-skilled & exploited for free/cheap labor in the guise of Canadian Experience is simply beyond comprehension. At the end, it helps nobody, neither the economy, nor all the Canadians,” he says.
Read J. Singh's full story here
The Facts You Might Not Know
J. Singh’s story is all too common. Today, too many newcomers face barriers that prevent them from contributing to our economy at their full capacity. In Calgary, 52% of recent immigrants with a university degree have worked in a job they were overqualified for – almost twice the proportion of their Canadian-born counterparts, at 28%. (Source: Immigrant Services Calgary). Like many internationally trained workers, J. Singh faces barriers such as the “Canadian experience” requirement and non-recognition of foreign credentials — systemic barriers that keep thousands from achieving their full potential.
How You Can Make a Change
This Giving Tuesday, ActionDignity is raising funds to support our Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group - a coalition of community leaders advocating for systems change that promotes equity and social justice. Your contribution amplifies the voices of workers like J. Singh, fuels grassroots advocacy for fair hiring policies, including recognition of foreign credentials and the removal of the “Canadian Experience” employment requirement.
Where Your Donation Goes
You are welcome to contribute $10 or more, or any amount you’re willing to give. Your donation directly supports community-led advocacy. Funds will help:
- Organize and lead community dialogues and listening campaigns that elevate lived experiences to decision-makers
- Provide training and educational sessions for grassroots leaders and community members to engage in policy change
- Facilitate community leaders’ participation in decision-making and support policy advocacy initiatives
Other Ways to Give
E-transfer: send to etransfer@actiondignity.org and include your full name and “fair work” in the message.
Cheque: make payable to Action Dignity Society and mail to 915 33 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T2
If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please contact: Ligia.Yanez@actiondignity.org
ActionDignity targets to raise $10000 through the Giving Tuesday campaign. Estimated campaign expenses are expected to be 10% of the total funds raised. Otherwise, all funds raised through this campaign will be used to support our Ethnocultural Grassroots Advocacy Group and related community-based advocacy initiatives. A tax receipt will be provided for monetary contributions.
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