Enhancing Settlement and Integration Vision for Newcomers in Canada
Canada, particularly Saskatchewan, benefits when immigrants succeed through a focused approach on delivering high-quality settlement services. Funding has increased significantly, particularly for the Syrian refugee initiative. Refugees heavily rely on settlement supports for successful integration. The commitment on settlement is evolving towards a clearer vision for success, with a focus on shared national goals, improved programming, outcome measurement, and sector management.
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When Immigrants Succeed, Canada (Saskatchewan!) Wins: A Settlement and Integration Vision Second Annual SAISIA Integration Summit David Manicom Assistant Deputy Minister Settlement and Integration Sector IRCC
Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement Working with the provinces and territories, ensure a renewed focus on the delivery of high-quality settlement services to ensure successful arrival of new Canadians. This will require a rigorous approach to data in order to accurately measure outcomes. 2 4 5 3 1 Shared National Vision Outcome Measurement Plan Stronger Programming, Clear Priorities National Co- planning Sector Management Successful settlement & integration of newcomers benefits Canada by building a more inclusive and productive nation. 2
Settlement Program Funding Between 2015-16 and 2018-19, total Settlement funding increased by 30%. During the same time period, the funding allocated for investment in Saskatchewan increased by 43%. Since 2015, the Government of Canada committed a total of $960 million towards the Syrian refugee initiative, including more than $545 million to meet their unique and immediate settlement needs. This funding was spread across multiple years to meet the evolving needs of the Syrian cohort and ensure the Syrian population is being offered settlement services at the right level and the right time. 3
Refugees rely on Settlement Supports Refugees use more settlement services for a longer duration than other categories Source: Utilization data was based on landings data and data from the Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment (iCARE) 4
Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement A clear vision for success Shared National Vision: From: Inconsistent understanding of objectives and priorities among levels of government, stakeholders and public National Settlement Co-Planning: From: Informal Federal / Provincial / Territorial consultation and info-sharing To: A finalized and communicated settlement vision. To: Formal co-planning, service mapping, and comprehensive information sharing. E.g., Pan-Canadian Language Strategy. Stronger Programming, Clear Priorities: From: Insufficient service customization, innovation, capacity To: innovative, wrap-around services supported by enhanced capacity across the settlement spectrum. Outcome Measurement Plan: From: Disparate and unlinked datasets on client activities and periodic outcomes analysis To: Integrated datasets and annual outcome analysis through dedicated resources. Sector Management From: Annual settlement funding allocations and heavy administrative burden To: Multi-year notional allocations and risk based program management. 5
Signature Initiatives: Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement A. Language & Employment Prioritized in SDI intake 12 proposals approved for funding B. 360 Degree Supports for Vulnerable Clients: A Focus on Youth Joint IRCC-ESDC work linked to policy renewal process for the Youth Employment Strategy. Some SDI projects have a youth-focussed wrap-around supports element. C. Canada Connects: Maximizing Social Connections through Volunteer Matching Implemented by more than 30 SPOs across Canada. Full roll out will include all SPOs currently delivering targeted matching 6
Signature Initiatives: Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement - continued D. Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Newcomers Upcoming Fall meeting with entrepreneurship service providers and exploring partnership opportunities with other federal departments. Some SDI projects have an entrepreneurship element. E. Pay for Performance Prioritized in SDI Intake 3 proposals approved for funding F. Settlement Reporting Re-set Engagement with settlement sector as well as IRCC staff to increase focus on value- added activities Re-calibrate risk assessment criteria and reduce reporting burden Full implementation of all Signature initiatives through CFP 2019. 7
Service Delivery Improvement Experiment, fail, learn, improve and succeed Funding 2017-18 Ongoing 2018-19 2020-21 2019-20 $12M $32M $34M $35M $36M Intent: Test new ways to deliver more efficiently and effectively, informed by user- centered design principles and approaches. Experimentation: Portion of funding set aside for experimental activities to test new approaches to delivery and/or measuring impact. Seven Priorities: Language acquisition Harnessing volunteer capacity and sector capacity building Employment Newcomer well-being and vulnerable client programming Youth supports Research and analysis to drive innovation and/or understand user experience Pay-for-performance Express of Interest: 150 Invited 100 700 Letters Accepted 8
Service Delivery Improvement Initiative (SDI): Saskatchewan Screened Out 26 Stage 1 13 Stage 2 (successful) 3 Total EOI s Received 39 Three organizations in Saskatchewan were successful through the SDI initiative: Org. Name Location Project Name Project Activity Summary Folklore Magazine, run by a non- profit for over 37 years, wants to include stories of newcomer well- being and programming to support vulnerable clients. Coming to Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society Saskatchewan: Stories of Newcomer Experiences Regina, SK This project seeks to address the issues that newcomers aged 13-19 face including challenges communication with peers, PTSD, unfamiliarity with the Education system, leaving school early to work, and so on. Saskatoon Industry Education Council Inc. Skill Development Training for Refugee Youth: CLB 1, 2, 3 Saskatoon, SK Mothers and pre-school children attend language classes together, plus separate classes for each, tailored to the appropriate language learning of their age cohort. Great Plains College Swift Current, SK Family Literacy Project for Language Acquisition 9
Service Delivery Improvement Initiative (SDI): continued Tourism HR Canada Employing Newcomers in Canadian Hotels Work with the Hotel Association of Canada, and other provincial and local labor market partners to prepare and employ up to 1300 newcomers who lack essential employability. Five locations across Canada, including Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw. Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council will deliver the program with a goal to employ 70 newcomers. 10
Understanding Outcomes Measuring success Periodic Evaluations: Comprehensive evaluation of the Settlement Program in 2017. Action plan to address recommendations. IRCC is undertaking an in-depth evaluation of language training. Ongoing measurement: Annual Settlement Program client and newcomers (non-clients) outcomes surveys launched to collect timely information in areas such as knowledge of Canada and the Canadian labour market, employment, use of official languages, and belonging and participation in Canadian society. Outcomes Analysis Unit is being created with dedicated resources, to strengthen analysis and measurement of outcomes. 11
Annex A: Building Partnerships for Success National program with local delivery Province Memorandum of Understanding ADM Co-Planning Meetings British Columbia Signed Fall 2018 Alberta In Progress Fall 2018 Saskatchewan Signed Fall 2018 Manitoba Signed Completed Ontario Signed Fall 2018 New Brunswick Signed Nova Scotia In Progress Fall 2018 Prince Edward Island Signed Completed Newfoundland and Labrador Signed Fall 2018 Yukon Signed Northwest Territories In Progress 12 Nunavut In Progress
Annex B: Spotlight: Atlantic Immigration Pilot A model for rural retention in Saskatchewan? Partnership Model: Pilot designed in partnership between IRCC and the 4 Atlantic provinces to respond to unique Atlantic needs Long-Term Retention Focus: AIP candidates and their families receive needs assessments and settlement plans (over 2,700 needs assessments completed to date) Responding to Unique Needs: Flexible selection criteria complement existing suite of federal and provincial immigration programs (nearly 800 permanent resident admissions to date) Employer Driven: Employers select candidates who meet their labour demands (over 1,200 employers have been designated to participate in the pilot) Rural Immigration Pilot: Program building on AIP by supporting small and remote communities in the attraction and retention of newcomers where there is a demonstrated need for economic and demographic growth. 13
