Ottawa- Canada's new government has a mandate to build a strong economy by attracting the best talent in the world and filling key labour shortages.
Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced more than $3.2 billion over three years across more than 520 organizations outside Quebec to improve the integration of newcomers, including into the job market and to reduce labour shortages.
Settlement services are essential to filling vacancies in high demand sectors such as health care and skilled trades. With increased economic integration, newcomers can apply their skills quickly, fill critical labour gaps, and boost productivity.
Funding will be provided to local organizations to deliver tailored services that recognize regional considerations and needs, instead of applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Services will include:
- support with getting a licence or certification in a regulated profession
- providing job-specific and general language training in English and French
- supporting French-speaking newcomers to integrate into francophone communities outside Quebec
These services will help newcomers build successful lives in Canada by supporting their economic, social, and cultural integration into communities across the country.
With an outcomes focused approach, Canada will attract a strong workforce and build one Canadian economy - the strongest economy in the G7.
