Global Cap Allocation Presented at SAH National Conference, 2017

Objectives of Presentation Explain how SAH caps function as part of IRCC’s intake management strategy Explain the 2017 allocation principles and methodology developed by IRCC in consultation with the SAH Council Consider how the allocations process may function in future years

Immigration Levels and Mission Targets 2017 Immigration Levels are established under the 2017 Immigration Levels Plan 280,000 – 320,000 new permanent residents 20,000 – 30,000 Resettled Refugees, including: 5,000 – 8,000 GARS 1,000 – 3,000 BVORs 14,000 – 19,000 PSRs Outlines the planned arrivals for 2017

Does not apply to G5/CS streams, or to Quebec caseload. SAH Global Cap Implemented in 2012 to deal with large inventories (and long wait times), particularly in some missions; Sets the maximum number of SAH persons that may be submitted in a calendar year [intake]; From 2012-2016, sub-caps were in place for missions with particularly high inventories; No mission sub-caps in 2017 SAHs can submit to any mission as long as overall global cap is not exceeded Does not apply to G5/CS streams, or to Quebec caseload.

SAH CAPS 2012-2017

2017 Expressions of Interest (EOI)

Allocations Model – Guiding Principles Alignment Backlog Reduction Diversity Uniqueness

2017 Allocations Principles & Methodology Methodology for allocating the SAH cap amongst each SAH agreed on by Allocations Sub-committee on annual basis 2017 Methodology: take into account historical SAH capacity (volumes) over 2016 also take into account effective use of spaces over 2016 Sub-capped spaces given more weight to ensure equitable distribution of spaces in light of previous restrictions in place for sub-capped missions ensure that smaller SAHs have opportunity to remain active (minimum of 6 spaces and no SAH allocated >5% of available spaces) Allocations contingent on submission of 2016 annual report and EOI Set aside reserve pool for SAHs who have used all spaces to acquire additional space (available in week 40: October 2nd)

Guidelines for effective usage of 2017 cap space Space usage impacts allocation in subsequent year; it is in SAHs’ best interests to use all allocated spaces 2017 caps spaces are only valid until Dec 31st, 2017; any new OR resubmitted application received after this date will require 2018 spaces Should submit early in the year to avoid returns late in the year Should ensure that applications are complete to avoid returns SAHs can give their unused allocations to other SAHs via the Secretariat if they wish (by September 1, 2017); pool will be released week 40

Global Cap Spaces Usage 2012-2016

Suggestions from 2016 SAH Annual Reports SAHs who focus on specific populations identified as priorities should receive more spaces Preference should be given to SAHs who don’t focus on a specific population Caps and allocation methods need to be established in a consistent way to allow for planning Delaying allocations into the year of submission makes using the full amount challenging Having a large reserve pool may encourage SAHs to submit quickly and can distort true capacity It is misleading to base allocations on past usage because SAHs may choose to focus on existing cases and capacity changes after arrivals. Should focus on full history

Looking Ahead Demand for spaces remains high and has increased substantially 104 SAHs, with several new SAH applications pending – more SAHs means increasing demand for spaces Intent for 2018 caps: 1) Set cap in the fall 2) IRCC and SAH Council to develop and communicate fair and transparent allocations methodology 3) Annual report and EOIs collected by December 31st, 2017 4) All 2017 PSR applications submitted by December 31st, 2017 4) IRCC to finalize historical 2017 data 5) 2018 Allocations issued early 2018

Annex A - 2017 SAH Cap Allocation Methodology - Examples SAH A: Spaces used in 2016: 40 non-capped, weighted x 0.5 = 20 25 capped spaces, weighted x 2 = 50 Weighted total = 70 Used 98% of spaces in 2016 110% of 70= 77 spaces SAH B: 12 non-capped, weighted x 0.5 = 6 16 capped, weighted x 2 = 32 Weighted total = 38 Used 56% of spaces in 2016 80% of 38 = 30 spaces SAH C: 33 non-capped, weighted x 0.5 = 16.5 20 capped, weighted x 2 = 40 Weighted total = 57 Used 100% of spaces in 2016 120% of 57 = 68 spaces USAGE IN 2016 SAHs who used 95-99% of their spaces were allocated 110% of total weighted 2016 spaces used SAHs who used <80% of their spaces were allocated 80% of total weighted 2016 spaces used SAHs who used 100% of their spaces were allocated 120% of total weighted 2016 spaces used