2007 National Resettlement Assistance Program Conference Proceedings
Proceedings from the 2007 RAP Conference including presentation files and session notes for download.
CIC: Memo on Regionalization of the Administration of Settlement Programs
This letter, concerning the regionalization of settlement program administration, was recently emailed to Executive Directors of all service providing agencies funded by CIC for settlement programs. [PDF Format, 60kb]
Evaluation of RAP Life Skills Pilot Project and CIC Response to Recommendations
Final Report of the Evaluation of the Refugee Assistance Program Life Skills Pilot Project and CIC's Response to the 20 recommendations the report contained. The Life Skills Project was pilot tested in six communities across Ontario starting in 2004.
Evaluation of the Resettlement Assistance Program - Final Report
An evaluation of the refugee Resettlement Assistance Program in Ontario - January 2002.
Inside RAP - Resettlement Assistance Program Newsletter
Published by CIC, Inside RAP aims to inform readers about new initiatives and resources in the RAP sector. Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) is a federally funded program that provides financial and integration assistance to newly arrived refugees.
Inside RAP Vol 1, #1 - Fall 2007 - 2007 National RAP Conference
The National RAP Conference held in Vancouver B.C. from the 19th of February to the 27th was a big success.
Inside RAP Vol 1, #1 - Fall 2007 - Remembering Elizabeth Gryte
Elizabeth passed away on the eve of Canada Day. As a person who helped thousands of immigrants and refugees come to Canada and later on to become Canadians, her work reflected what she stood for.
Inside RAP Vol 1, #1 - Fall 2007 - Spotlight On: London CCLC
Interview with Mary Williamson: Executive Director of London Cross Cultural Learner Centre.
Inside RAP Vol 1, #1 - Fall 2007 - Who are the Karens?
810 Karens were relocated to Canada in 2006. Karens are an ethnic minority group living in the Southeast Asian area of Burma bordering Thailand. The Karens number approximately 7 to 8 million, and constitute approximately 7% of the Burmese population.
Local CIC Offices Across Ontario
As of March, 2008, most of the ISAP, LINC and Host program administration has moved from one centralized Toronto office to nine regional offices.
Partners in Settlement of Privately Sponsored Refugees in Ontario – Final Report
The Ontario Administration of Settlement and Integration Services (OASIS), Citizenship and Immigration Canada funded a conference for Refugee Sponsors, Immigrant Serving Agencies, and CIC staff - March 2002.
Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is a program of the Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) of Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
SNAP Vol. 4 / #2 - Spring 2008 - Pilot Project for Sudanese Youth: Overwhelming Success
Last summer, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) funded and helped organize a first of its kind pilot program directed mainly at children from newcomer families.
SNAP Vol. 4 / #2 - Spring 2008 - Settlement Delivery Expansion: Transition Almost Complete
As reported last July in SNAP, the administration of CIC's Settlement Programs was to be moved into local CICs across Ontario. The transition is almost complete!
