Provincial Operations

AMSSA provides support to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) BC and Yukon’s direct service Contribution Agreement (CA) holders,  as well as the Province of BC’s BC Newcomer Services Program and BC Safe Haven contract holders. Supports include a diverse range of indirect services through capacity-building activities to ensure BC  and Yukon service providers stay informed and are provided sharing opportunities to support policymakers and fellow service delivery partners. Activities include the following:

Online videos are under 15-minute informational videos on topics related to (re)settlement and language service delivery.

AMSSATalks

AMSSATalks feature a panel of expert speakers in interviews and roundtable discussions. They are live broadcasted interactive learning events on key sector issues.

Webinars, Roundtables, and Virtual Information Sessions

Featuring experts and service provider panelists, webinars are interactive, online training events that cover timely topics related to immigration, migration, (re)settlement and service delivery development.

E-Learning Courses

E-learning courses are free training opportunities for individuals working in the sector. The format allows (re)settlement staff to take training at their own pace in their organization or at home. The e-learning courses can be done individually or as a group. Most courses will provide a certificate of completion. Some courses are divided into modules that extend learning on a similar related topic.

Working Groups, Advisory Bodies and Committees

AMSSA coordinates and convenes other ongoing and ad hoc committees to identify and address (re)settlement, language, and integration needs and challenges, promising practices in program delivery, research and reports in order to promote positive change to Provincial and Canadian policy, programming and services. 

Meetings

AMSSA coordinates and convenes settlement and integration program meetings (such as Settlement Workers in Schools, smaller centres, naturalized citizens, international students) as well as a Leadership and/or Provincial Summits.

 

National Programming

National Sector Engagement

AMSSA provides support to the national settlement and integration sector and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) by coordinating national engagement initiatives, governance structures and systems to inform policy, service delivery and build sector capacity. Working collaboratively, with IRCC and Settlement and Integration Sector representatives, the National Sector Engagement program supports structures including: the Settlement and Integration Service Delivery Committee (SISDC), Settlement and Integration Policy and Program Committee (SIPPC), National Settlement and Integration Council (NSIC), and National Working Groups .

Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response

The Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Response, a project of AMSSA’s national programming, is a network of community-based service providing organizations across Canada. Through the network partnership, CHAR provides a framework for essential supports to reach newcomers in need across the country. As well, through collaboration with partners, CHAR supports knowledge mobilization and consultations to identify the needs, successes, trends and predictions of humanitarian efforts providing valuable insights to policymakers.

Additionally, CHAR offers a platform for receiving and equitably distributing donations across Canada. The CHAR website provides relevant information, such as FAQs, policy updates, and federal and Provincial/Territorial guidelines to support the humanitarian community.

 

AMSSA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.