Syed Khan – 15 August 2021,
As per the press release on August 12, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an investment of $100 million for the settlement success of the new immigrants. This helps new immigrants to:
- Work
- Learn English or French
- Search for accommodation and support to become successful in the country
The funding will be rolled out over the next three years to improve newcomers’ settlement services through the service delivery improvements (SDI) process and is aimed at adapting the delivery of settlement services to newcomers so they reflect the pandemic and post-pandemic context.
IRCC has launched SDI 2020 funding process in order to support the newcomers’ settlement in Canada. Under this SDI 2020, selected 78 new projects to integrate new immigrants into the new communities and hold their settlement.
During the pandemic, many services in Canada have moved online, SDI is one among them. The SDI funding will help IRCC to determine the services for new immigrants taking into account the increased reliance on online service delivery.
According to the IRCC Settlement Outcomes 2021 Report, the majority of newcomers who have received settlement services said that they found the services helpful and relevant to their needs. These services enhanced their knowledge of life in Canada, improved their English or French language skills, prepared them for the Canadian labor market, and helped them connect with organizations in their communities.
“Settlement services play a fundamental role in Canada’s immigration system. From work to housing to language training, they set newcomers up for success. During this challenging year and a half, I think it’s safe to say everyone has needed support in some form or another. One can only begin to imagine the additional hurdles this pandemic has presented newcomers trying to start their lives in Canada. These new SDI projects will help us enhance and improve settlement services so every newcomer can reach their full potential here.” from the Honorable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship.
Since 2017, SDI projects are centered on developing innovative methods to provide better support for the settlement and integration of newcomers. Funding begins from the fall of 2021 and continues till March 31, 2024.
SDI expression of interest process will continue for every three years to attract and support the settlement of newcomers’ by considering new areas of study, with funded projects for three years. This cycle is subjected to changes based on the information and facts gained through the SDI process.
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