During her time in prison, Emily O’Brien came to the conclusion that it would be difficult to find a job after her release, so she developed an idea for starting her own business.
Now as chief executive of her company, Comeback Snacks, O’Brien makes a point of hiring people with criminal records.
That makes her something of an exception in Canadian business.
A new report being released Wednesday says many Canadian companies remain unwilling to hire people with criminal records, even when they have the skills or experience needed for the job.
“When I was in prison, I met people in there with so much talent,”
