1. 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. 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

3. Settlement Program Funding
Between and , 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 , more than $66.1 million of dedicated Syrian funding
more than $10 million allocated for investment in Alberta
In , nearly $93.3 million of dedicated Syrian funding
nearly $14.7 million allocated for investment in Alberta
In , nearly $58.2 million of dedicated Syrian funding
nearly $8.9 million allocated for investment in Alberta 3

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Service Delivery Improvement Experiment, fail, learn, improve and succeed
Funding
$12M
$32M
$34M
$35M
$36M
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

9. 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.

10. Understanding Outcomes Measuring success
Periodic Evaluations:
Comprehensive evaluation of the Settlement Program in 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

11. 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