When Immigrants Succeed, Canada (Alberta When Immigrants Succeed, Canada (Alberta!) Wins: A Settlement and Integration Vision 2018 Alberta Integration Summit AAISA September 19, 2018 Corinne Prince Director General Settlement and Integration Policy Branch IRCC

2 1 3 4 5 Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement “Working with the provinces and territories, ensure a renewed focus on the delivery of high-quality settlement services to ensure successful arrival of new Canadians. This will require a rigorous approach to data in order to accurately measure outcomes.” Shared National Vision National Co-planning Stronger Programming, Clear Priorities Outcome Measurement Plan Sector Management 2 1 3 4 5 Successful settlement & integration of newcomers benefits Canada by building a more inclusive and productive nation. 2

Settlement Program Funding Between 2015-16 and 2018-19, total Settlement funding increased by 30%. During the same time period, the funding allocated for investment in Alberta increased by 48%. Since 2015, the Government of Canada committed a total of $960 million towards the Syrian refugee initiative, including more than $545 million to meet their unique and immediate settlement needs. This funding was spread across multiple years to meet the evolving needs of the Syrian cohort and ensure the Syrian population is being offered settlement services at the right level and the right time. Funding for settlement and integration is allocated for investment in provinces and territories (excluding Quebec), based on Syrian refugee destinations In 2016-17, more than $66.1 million of dedicated Syrian funding more than $10 million allocated for investment in Alberta In 2017-18, nearly $93.3 million of dedicated Syrian funding nearly $14.7 million allocated for investment in Alberta In 2018-19, nearly $58.2 million of dedicated Syrian funding nearly $8.9 million allocated for investment in Alberta 3

Refugees rely on Settlement Supports Refugees use more settlement services for a longer duration than other categories Syrian newcomers are accessing settlement services at high rates (data extraction: August 2018) 75% of adult Syrian refugees received IRCC-funded language training (87% government assisted refugees, 59% privately sponsored refugees, and 75% blended visa office referred refugees), while 89% received a language assessment. 90% of adult Syrian refugees have received a needs assessment, and 93% received an Information and Orientation service. There are encouraging indications that the employment situation of Syrians is improving: A recently completed IRCC survey (Summer 2018) of newcomers (clients and non-clients) shows that overall, approximately 57% of Syrian adults surveyed reported currently working, and of those not working, 54% reported currently looking for work. Source: Utilization data was based on landings data and data from the Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment (iCARE)

Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement A clear vision for success Shared National Vision: From: Inconsistent understanding of objectives and priorities among levels of government, stakeholders and public To: A finalized and communicated settlement vision. National Settlement Co-Planning: From: Informal Federal / Provincial / Territorial consultation and info-sharing To: Formal co-planning, service mapping, and comprehensive information sharing. E.g., Pan-Canadian Language Strategy. Stronger Programming, Clear Priorities: From: Insufficient service customization, innovation, capacity To: innovative, wrap-around services supported by enhanced capacity across the settlement spectrum. Outcome Measurement Plan: From: Disparate and unlinked datasets on client activities and periodic outcomes analysis To: Integrated datasets and annual outcome analysis through dedicated resources. Sector Management From: Annual settlement funding allocations and heavy administrative burden To: Multi-year notional allocations and risk based program management. 5

B. 360 Degree Supports for Vulnerable Clients: A Focus on Youth Signature Initiatives: Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement Language & Employment Prioritized in SDI intake 12 proposals approved for funding B. 360 Degree Supports for Vulnerable Clients: A Focus on Youth Joint IRCC-ESDC work linked to policy renewal process for the Youth Employment Strategy. Some SDI projects have a youth-focussed wrap-around supports element. C. Canada Connects: Maximizing Social Connections through Volunteer Matching Implemented by more than 30 SPOs across Canada. Full roll out will include all SPOs currently delivering targeted matching 6

D. Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Newcomers Signature Initiatives: Delivering the Mandate Commitment on Settlement - continued D. Fostering the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Newcomers Upcoming Fall meeting with entrepreneurship service providers and exploring partnership opportunities with other federal departments. Some SDI projects have an entrepreneurship element. E. Pay for Performance Prioritized in SDI Intake 3 proposals approved for funding F. Settlement Reporting Re-set Engagement with settlement sector as well as IRCC staff to increase focus on value- added activities Re-calibrate risk assessment criteria and reduce reporting burden Full implementation of all Signature initiatives through CFP 2019. 7

Service Delivery Improvement Experiment, fail, learn, improve and succeed Funding 2017-18 $12M $32M $34M $35M $36M 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 Ongoing Intent: Test new ways to deliver more efficiently and effectively, informed by user- centered design principles and approaches. Experimentation: Portion of funding set aside for experimental activities to test new approaches to delivery and/or measuring impact. Seven Priorities: Express of Interest: Language acquisition Harnessing volunteer capacity and sector capacity building Employment Newcomer well-being and vulnerable client programming Youth supports Research and analysis to drive innovation and/or understand user experience Pay-for-performance 700 Letters 150 Invited 100 Accepted 8

Expressions of Interest Service Delivery Improvement Initiative (SDI): Alberta Expressions of Interest Screened Out Stage 1 Stage 2 55 38 17 3 Three organizations in Alberta were successful in submitting proposals through the SDI initiative: CIES NICO – This agreement will conduct a research and analysis pilot project to build on and adapt existing materials to create an online digital literacy learning course, furthering the e-learning success of lower literacy newcomers in CLB 3-8. The success of this project will provide an open-source tool for IRCC funded organizations that provide e-learning language programs. CIES ReNEW – Through research and analysis, the ReNEW project will: 1) examine the mental health and emotional wellness issues and provisions across multiple front line immigrant serving agencies; 2) develop a best practice model; 3) implement a pilot testing the best practice model; and 4) assess the results of model for final refinement and sharing. CIWA – This agreement will work to address the health literacy, and related competencies of adult literacy learners, but will also work towards increasing the capacity of organizations and systems through collaboration between literacy learners, literacy instructors and health care workers and administrators.

Understanding Outcomes Measuring success Periodic Evaluations: Comprehensive evaluation of the Settlement Program in 2017. Action plan to address recommendations. IRCC is undertaking an in-depth evaluation of language training. Ongoing measurement: Annual Settlement Program client and newcomers (non-clients) outcomes surveys launched to collect timely information in areas such as knowledge of Canada and the Canadian labour market, employment, use of official languages, and belonging and participation in Canadian society. Outcomes Analysis Unit is being created with dedicated resources, to strengthen analysis and measurement of outcomes. 10

Annex A: Building Partnerships for Success National program with local delivery Province Memorandum of Understanding ADM Co-Planning Meetings British Columbia Signed Fall 2018 Alberta In Progress Saskatchewan Manitoba Completed Ontario New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Yukon Northwest Territories Nunavut 11