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Given the labor shortage, attracting and integrating foreign talent (from the rest of Quebec and abroad) into the Montreal business ecosystem is a priority issue for organizations in the metropolis (greater flexibility regarding immigration, recognition of prior learning, continuing education, etc.). The issue of professional requalification/career reorientation is also topical for our members.

Entrepreneurship refers to the action of undertaking, of bringing a project to fruition. Often used in the business sector, the term entrepreneur means to create an (economic) activity to achieve a goal, meet a need. The creator is the entrepreneur, the person behind the project. The JCCM focuses on the impact of entrepreneurship, to encourage the start-up, takeover and expansion of companies whose objective is to resolve societal and environmental issues at the heart of their business model (e.g. health, education, environment, etc.). Sustainable economic development is obviously at the heart of our mission. But what's the point of creating prosperity if it's not sustainable? The JCCM is committed to managing its activities with a view to sustainability, and to raising awareness and equipping the next generation of business leaders.

These three concepts are now essential for the next generation. To properly represent its audience and accomplish its mission, the JCCM must stand up for these issues. Diversity and inclusion ensure that everyone is represented within a group, while equity ensures that all members have the same opportunities within the group.

Issues such as mental health, work-life balance and the workplace (telecommuting) are very important. Challenges in these areas have been exacerbated by the pandemic, and the JCCM is looking to offer a new range of services to its members.