Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-arrival settlement services are crucial for helping newcomers thrive in Canada. These services equip immigrants with essential information and resources, allowing them to make informed choices and integrate more smoothly into Canadian society and the workforce upon their arrival.<\/p>\n On June 27, 2023, in Ottawa, the Honourable Mona Fortier and Marie-France Lalonde announced a significant investment exceeding $10.5 million. This funding aims to enhance pre-arrival services provided by Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9 and Colleges and Institutes Canada, as part of broader settlement funding initiatives previously announced<\/a>.<\/p>\n Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9’s pre-arrival services cater to Francophone immigrants, providing them with resources to adapt to their communities and integrate into the Canadian economy. By offering online and in-person assistance, these institutions ensure newcomers are well-prepared for the Canadian job market.<\/p>\n “Providing high-quality information to immigrants leads to better decision-making and a smoother transition to Canada. Our investment ensures Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9 can expand its services, offering pre-departure assistance and integration programs. The success of newcomers depends on Canada’s commitment to accessible, state-of-the-art services.” \u2013 The Honourable Mona Fortier<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “Pre-arrival services are essential for successful integration, enabling newcomers to make early decisions about their lives in Canada. These services expedite newcomers’ contributions to the economy, particularly for the Francophone community, which is vital for Canada’s long-term prosperity.” \u2013 Marie-France Lalonde<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “La Cit\u00e9 actively supports the socio-economic integration of French-speaking immigrants. Our Connexions francophones portal offers a seamless pathway for Francophone newcomers, connecting them to regional partners and employability services. Our virtual job fairs prepare participants for the Canadian job market, ensuring they secure employment quickly upon arrival.” \u2013 Lise Bourgeois<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “As a pre-arrival service partner since 2007, Planning for Canada has empowered over 59,000 newcomers to make informed decisions, arriving with confidence. Investing in newcomers is an investment in our communities.” \u2013 Denise Amyot<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Pre-arrival services help newcomers prepare for life in Canada by providing information and support that facilitate smoother integration into society and the workforce.<\/p>\n The funding supports organizations like Coll\u00e8ge La Cit\u00e9 and Colleges and Institutes Canada, benefiting newcomers, particularly Francophone immigrants, by enhancing their integration into the Canadian economy.<\/p>\n Canada has offered pre-arrival services since 1998, initially to refugees, and expanded these services in 2001 to include other immigrant categories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pre-arrival settlement services are key to setting newcomers up for success in Canada. They provide newcomers with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their new lives in Canada before they arrive, which helps them successfully transition to their communities and find work faster. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4659","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4659","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4659"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4659\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4659"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4659"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4659"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Enhancing Pre-Arrival Settlement Services<\/h2>\n
Support for Francophone Newcomers<\/h3>\n
Official Statements on the Initiative<\/h2>\n
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Recognitions and Achievements<\/h3>\n
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Key Points About the Initiative<\/h2>\n
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Additional Resources<\/h2>\n
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Media Contacts<\/h2>\n
\nPress Secretary
\nMinister\u2019s Office
\nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
\nBahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCommunications Branch
\nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
\n613-952-1650
\nmedia@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What is the purpose of pre-arrival services?<\/h3>\n
Who benefits from the new investment in pre-arrival services?<\/h3>\n
How long have pre-arrival services been available in Canada?<\/h3>\n