The Canadian government increases settlement assistance for immigrants in eastern Ontario

The future of Canada and our economic recovery from the pandemic depend heavily on immigrants. They contribute to the well-being of our neighbourhoods and work tirelessly to develop local economies, care for our loved ones, and create jobs.

Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship announced today the expansion of crucial resettlement capacity and settlement services in eastern Ontario in order to aid newcomers in settling in small and rural communities and gaining access to necessary services during their first year. Newcomers will have more access to case management help thanks to an expenditure of $840,271.

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A further $605,648 was given to the Conseil Économique et Social d'Ottawa-Carleton (CESOC) to maintain its current Refugee Resettlement Assistance Program. As a result, the group will be able to provide crucial services to more government-assisted refugees in the area, including Afghan nationals.

In order for newcomers to successfully integrate into Canadian society, settlement services assist them in learning the language, locating employment, and establishing connections with their local communities. This project, put forth by the CESOC in response to the Resettlement Assistance Program and case management services call for proposals in August 2021, was chosen to provide additional case management services to aid refugees and vulnerable newcomers in relocating to and adjusting to life in eastern Ontario.

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With the help of this financing, case management services will be expanded across Cornwall and the surrounding area in both English and French, enabling vulnerable newcomers to get the support and service referrals they need to successfully integrate into their new communities. The CESOC is crucial in improving refugee access to support services in smaller and rural towns and equipping immigrants with the skills they need to succeed over the long term.

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Quotes

"Canadian society and economy have long been fueled by immigrants and refugees, and our nation has a proud history of being a global leader in resettlement and integration. Without the help of crucial settlement service organizations that assist newcomers in learning the official languages of Canada, locating employment, and establishing prosperous lives in their new communities, such as the Conseil Économique et Social d'Ottawa-Carleton, this success would not have been possible.

- Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees

"The CESOC particularly appreciates this grant, which will enable our teams to continue offering support to refugees who have recently settled in the area. We are proud to be a long-standing partner of Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada. The CESOC appreciates the Department's confidence and holds the federal government and the community equally accountable for the successful socioeconomic integration of refugees.

- Saint-Phard Désir, Executive Director, Conseil Économique et Social d’Ottawa-Carleton

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Quick facts

1. The Resettlement Assistance Program is a financial assistance program that aids government-assisted refugees and other qualifying clients upon arrival in Canada. It operates in all provinces except Quebec. The initiative funds service provider organizations to provide immediate and crucial services while directly supporting newcomers financially.
2. As part of the financial assistance, clients may get a one-time start-up payment as well as regular income support for up to a year, or until they are able to sustain themselves, whichever comes first. Within four to six weeks after their arrival in Canada, Resettlement Assistance Program service providers give immediate and vital services to clients.
3. Case management services involve a thorough needs and assets assessment, resulting in a settlement plan that includes referrals, regular monitoring of progress, and check-ins at predetermined intervals, as well as persona development.
4. Case management refers to a comprehensive approach to supporting the settlement of government-assisted refugees and other high-needs and vulnerable newcomers facing multiple and complex barriers to integration during their first 12 to 18 months in Canada.
5. The CESOC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the diversity of eastern Ontario's francophone population, particularly in the Ottawa area.

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