Community partners: Helping newcomers settle in Canada

Canadians have a long history of community involvement in assisting newcomers to adapt to life in Canada. The following information will assist community groups in learning more about the integration of newcomers into Canadian society.

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Sponsoring a refugee to come to Canada
Canadian organizations, citizens and permanent residents are important partners in Canada’s refugee resettlement programs.

Tool Box of Ideas for Smaller Communities
Immigration offers potential for the long-term growth of a community. This resource is a comprehensive guide for smaller communities wanting to create their own immigration plan.

Integration-Net
This website has useful information about settling in Canada. A great research tool, this site is designed to support the work of the Canadian settlement community. Come share ideas and find out about integration programs and strategies.

Be a Host to a Newcomer
Visit another culture—without leaving town. You can help newcomers adapt to their new life in Canada while learning about another culture. Volunteering to be a host to an immigrant is a rewarding experience for you and a great help to a newcomer.

Canadian Language Benchmarks

• Canadian Language Benchmarks
  Tens of thousands of adults in many different situations take courses to learn English as a second language. This useful tool can help describe a person’s ability to use the English language.
• Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
  The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is a national, not-for-profit organization, primarily serving the adult English-as-a-Second-Language community in Canada.

Cultural Profiles Project
Cultural profiles have been developed for use in settlement and integration programs. These profiles can help welcome and assist new immigrants in adapting to Canadian culture.