Championing North America’s newcomer stories in a world reshaped by opportunity. A dynamic social enterprise, not-for-profit professional community association and media platform empowering immigrants with year-round programming, skills, career pathways, job fairs , collaborative networks for success. Placing you at the forefront of global transformation.
The week included significant activities at the AAPOR conference, highlighting advancements in research, AI, and global collaboration. Key initiatives like the AAPOR-WAPOR Global Research Panel and the official launch of a Global Research Affinity Group led by our Founder and CEO were timely to our presence at the conference. Our presentations addressed synthetic data’s role in improving representation for hard-to-reach groups, emphasizing ethical governance.
Generation1.ca has been invited to feature in the Love Local program at Billy Bishop Airport, from February 11–17. This recognition highlights the importance of immigrant communities in shaping Canada’s future. The event aims to showcase Generation1.ca’s commitment to immigrant inclusion and culturally-driven talent development. Visitors are encouraged to learn more.
Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study (GISS) highlights the importance of critical thinking, AI and data literacy, and qualitative research skills in a technology-driven workforce. It emphasizes the need for support and upskilling of immigrant talent to foster innovation and economic growth. Organizations must partner with Generation1.ca to empower a future-ready workforce.
On November 20, 2025, Generation1.ca participated in Humber Polytechnic’s Beyond Graduation Symposium, addressing the integration of international graduates into Canada’s labor market. Key discussions highlighted barriers such as credential recognition and policy volatility. Generation1.ca empowers and advances newcomers through career pathways and programs, fostering connections among and between immigrants / newcomers, international graduates, employers, and fellow industry partners.
At the 2025 SAPOR Annual Conference, Arundati Dandapani emphasized the critical role of language in public opinion research amid technological advancements. Drawing from Generation1.ca’s Global Industry Skills Study, she highlighted the need for ethical AI practices, immigrant inclusion, and the blending of disciplines to foster democracy and innovation in research.
