From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n July 26, 2019\u2014Winnipeg, MB\u2014Canada’s immigration program includes essential pre-arrival settlement services.<\/p>\n July 26, 2019\u2014Winnipeg, MB\u2014<\/strong>Pre-arrival settlement services play a vital role in Canada’s immigration efforts. They equip newcomers, including refugees, with the necessary information and support to make well-informed decisions about their upcoming life in Canada, such as job preparation. To facilitate these services, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is allocating $1.5 million to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la francophonie manitobaine<\/span> (SFM).<\/p>\n The announcement was made by Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface\u2014Saint Vital, representing the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.<\/p>\n The SFM is one of four regional partners tasked with providing province-specific information to French-speaking newcomers. This collaborative model enhances the Francophone Settlement Pathway by focusing on dedicated pre-arrival services. La Cit\u00e9<\/span>, Ontario’s largest French-language college, will serve as the primary contact point, offering general information, conducting needs assessments, and referring clients heading to the Prairies and territories to the SFM.<\/p>\n This funding is part of IRCC\u2019s enhanced pre-arrival services initiative, designed to improve the social integration of newcomers, boost economic contributions, and support middle-class growth by:<\/p>\n \u201cPre-arrival services equip permanent residents with essential information and support, enabling informed decisions about their new lives in Canada, facilitating integration before arrival. IRCC\u2019s refreshed pre-arrival program will ensure consistent, top-quality client-focused services globally.\u201d \u201cUnder IRCC\u2019s updated pre-arrival initiative, I am pleased that the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la francophonie manitobaine<\/span> has been chosen to provide these critical services. This investment empowers the organization to deliver pre-arrival services to French-speaking newcomers bound for the Prairies and territories.\u201d Mathieu Genest<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Pre-arrival services help newcomers prepare for life in Canada by providing crucial information and support before they arrive.<\/p>\n These services are aimed at French-speaking newcomers settling in the Prairies and territories.<\/p>\n IRCC has allocated $1.5 million to the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la francophonie manitobaine as part of a broader $113 million funding initiative for 16 service provider organizations.<\/p>\n Canada has provided pre-arrival services since 1998, initially for refugees, but expanded to other immigrants in 2001.<\/p>\n For more information, read our immigration guide<\/a> or contact us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"News Release<\/h2>\n
Pre-Arrival Services for Newcomers to Canada<\/h2>\n
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Notable Quotes<\/h2>\n
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\u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
\u2013 Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface\u2014Saint Vital<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nFast Facts<\/h2>\n
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Associated Links<\/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>\nFAQs<\/h2>\n
What is the role of pre-arrival services in Canada’s immigration program?<\/h3>\n
Who are the target beneficiaries of the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de la francophonie manitobaine’s services?<\/h3>\n
How is IRCC supporting these pre-arrival services financially?<\/h3>\n
Since when has Canada been offering pre-arrival services?<\/h3>\n