Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are collaborations funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to coordinate local community stakeholders in
Info sheets and Infographics
Family, Migration, and Settlement; Issue 32
Family relationships are an integral part of life for most people around the world. Decisions about migration are tied together
Newcomer Housing: Barriers, needs and experiences; Issue 31
Finding acceptable housing is a primary concern for many newcomers. In 2011, newcomers who had been in Canada for five
Diet, Health, and Settlement; Issue 30
Maintaining a nutritious diet is a key challenge for newcomers to Canada. Poor nutrition has a variety of health consequences,
Immigrant Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship; Issue 29
Across many countries, including Canada, immigrants are more likely than non-immigrants to be self-employed. In the late 2000s, about 19%
Newcomer Health Care: Access and Navigation; Issue 28
Newcomers to Canada are generally healthier than the average Canadian, in what is known as the “healthy immigrant effect.” This
Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities; Issue 27
1 in 7 adults in Canada report having a disability that limits their daily activities. Although the Immigration and Refugee
2015 Call For Proposal (CFP) Resources; Issue 23
This resource lists BC and Canadian reports that have a settlement focus and that could be of assistance to organizations
New Canadian’s Journey Through the Social Media Landscape; Issue 26
Technology Vs. Human Service Most settlement service providers in Canada have come to view emerging technologies, such as social media,
Strengthening the Canadian Citizenship Act; Issue 25
Before 1947, Canadian nationals were legally defined as British subjects, both in Canada and abroad. With the enactment of the
