From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The YMCA of Greater Toronto has been chosen to provide critical pre-arrival settlement services to newcomers in Canada. These services are pivotal in assisting immigrants, particularly refugees, with essential information and support prior to their arrival. This initiative, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with $5.6 million, aims to streamline the transition process for newcomers.<\/p>\n The YMCA of Greater Toronto is among four key service providers selected to deliver comprehensive online resources, orientation, and connections to settlement services. This organization, recognized for its national reach and extensive experience, will work closely with IRCC to optimize service delivery and share best practices among service providers.<\/p>\n The renewed pre-arrival program by IRCC is designed to enhance social integration and economic contribution of newcomers by:<\/p>\n \u201cPre-arrival services equip permanent residents with vital information to make informed choices about their new life in Canada, facilitating integration before arrival. This initiative ensures high-quality, client-focused services globally.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cNewcomers enrich Toronto’s economy and culture. This program, in collaboration with the YMCA, supports our community’s newest members before they arrive.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cWe are excited to continue our partnership with IRCC to ease immigrants’ transition to Canada by offering support before their arrival. The Next Stop Canada Program has already aided over 6,500 immigrants since 2016. We look forward to expanding our reach and coordinating more comprehensive services.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Medhat Mahdy, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Toronto<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Inquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n Mathieu Genest<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> Pre-arrival services provide essential information and support to immigrants before they arrive in Canada, helping them prepare for their new life.<\/p>\n The YMCA of Greater Toronto coordinates with IRCC and other service providers to offer national-level information and support for newcomers.<\/p>\n These services are designed for economic and family class immigrants, including refugees, to ensure a smoother transition to Canadian life.<\/p>\n For further guidance on immigration, Read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Announcement of New Pre-Arrival Services<\/h2>\n
Expanded Role for YMCA of Greater Toronto<\/h2>\n
Key Objectives of the Program<\/h3>\n
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Statements from Key Officials<\/h2>\n
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Key Information<\/h2>\n
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Media Contacts<\/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 are pre-arrival services?<\/h3>\n
How is the YMCA involved in these services?<\/h3>\n
Who benefits from pre-arrival services?<\/h3>\n