1. Global Cap Allocation Presented at SAH National Conference, 2017

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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 , 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.

5. SAH CAPS

6. 2017 Expressions of Interest (EOI)

7. Allocations Model – Guiding Principles
Alignment
Backlog Reduction
Diversity
Uniqueness

8. 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)

9. 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

10. Global Cap Spaces Usage 2012-2016

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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