Immigrants in Waterloo region get help to settle in Canada

October 15 2009 by Liam Clifford

Canadian immigration is given another boost as funding for new services for immigrants is announced

The Canadian government has announced that it will be providing CA$175,779 of funding for new services to help immigrants in the Waterloo region to settle in Canada.

The Local Immigration Partnership initiative will include the establishment of a local partnership council. This council will then be responsible for identifying the best way to deliver a settlement strategy for newcomers coming through Canadian immigration and settling in Waterloo.

MP Stephen Woodworth, speaking on behalf of Canadian immigration minister Jason Kenney, stated, “this initiative will enhance the community’s ability to help newcomers integrate. Improving access to services that make the integration process easier will benefit not only newcomers, but communities across Ontario.”

Over the past ten years, some 26,000 immigrants have moved to the region of Waterloo and these new measures will benefit the local communities and the immigrants greatly.
The funding comes as part of the Canadian government’s drive to help newcomers to settle in Canada, which has included awarding millions of dollars to settlement projects since 2006.

Local MPs claim that immigrants are important for the area’s prosperity, both economically and socially. MPP John Milloy said of Canadian immigration, “helping our newcomers succeed locally is a good investment for all Ontarians.”

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