From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-arrival settlement services play a crucial role in Canada’s immigration strategy. These services equip newcomers, including refugees, with essential information and support before they arrive, aiding in their decision-making and preparation for employment in Canada.<\/p>\n August 1, 2019\u2014Sudbury, ON\u2014<\/strong>To enhance the delivery of these vital services, the Canadian government is allocating $1.5 million to Intercultural Actions for Development and Education<\/span> (AIDE). This funding was announced by Paul Lefebvre and Marc Serr\u00e9, Members of Parliament for Sudbury and Nickel Belt, respectively.<\/p>\n AIDE is among four regional partners tasked with offering province-specific information to French-speaking newcomers. This collaboration aims to bolster the Francophone Settlement Pathway, with La Cit\u00e9, Ontario’s largest French-language college, leading as the main contact for general information and assessments.<\/p>\n This initiative is part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) effort to improve the integration process, ensuring newcomers contribute economically and integrate smoothly into Canadian society by:<\/p>\n \u201cPre-arrival services enable permanent residents to make informed choices and start integrating into Canadian life before their arrival. Our renewed program ensures consistent, high-quality services globally.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cI’m delighted that AIDE is chosen to deliver these essential services, empowering French-speaking newcomers settling in Ontario.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament for Sudbury<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cAIDE’s involvement in Connexions Francophones supports personalized pre-arrival services, fulfilling Canada’s aim to promote and support successful newcomer integration.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Marc Serr\u00e9, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathieu Genest<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> They provide information and support to newcomers before they arrive in Canada, aiding in their transition and integration.<\/p>\n All newcomers, including refugees and French-speaking immigrants, are eligible for these services.<\/p>\n AIDE provides province-specific information and services to French-speaking newcomers as part of a larger collaborative effort.<\/p>\n In-person services are available in China, India, the Philippines, and for French speakers in Morocco.<\/p>\n Take the Next Step: Read our immigration guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pre-arrival settlement services are a key element of Canada\u2019s immigration program. They provide newcomers, including refugees, with the information and settlement support they need to make informed decisions about their new life in Canada before they arrive, such as how to prepare for finding a job. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5346,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5348","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\/5348","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=5348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Introduction to Pre-Arrival Settlement Services<\/h2>\n
AIDE’s Role in Settlement Services<\/h3>\n
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Endorsements and Perspectives<\/h2>\n
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Key Insights<\/h2>\n
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Related Resources<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064<\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
What are pre-arrival settlement services?<\/h3>\n
Who can access these services?<\/h3>\n
What role does AIDE play in this initiative?<\/h3>\n
Where will the in-person services be offered?<\/h3>\n