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Modernizing Settlement – Working in CIC’s New Outcomes and Streams Approach

Monday, December 07, 2009

These are slides of a presentation given by CIC at the recent OCASI ED Forum and Professional Development Conference (November 2009).

Overview of the Modernized Approach

The overall focus of this approach is to move from a Suite of Programs to a Single Program with a Suite of Activities to Achieve Results (see slide 4).

Outcomes - The modernized approach is an outcome based approach, which aims at supporting newcomers by providing:

  • language training so they have the language/skills to function in Canada;
  • the information they need to better understand life in Canada and make informed decisions about their settlement experience;
  • the required assistance to find employment commensurate with their skills and education; and
  • help to establish networks and contacts so they are engaged and feel welcomed in their communities

Needs Assessment - Newcomers will be assessed to determine services required to meet their needs. Needs assessment is to begin as early as possible, optimally overseas.

Planning - All activities will be harmonized through improved coordination and collaboration among the range of partners.

  • Communities develop and implement strategic settlement plans, offering services that respond to identified needs and regional issues. All stakeholders are involved in planning and carrying out settlement programming. Best practices shared.

Performance measurement - Results in terms of outcomes, outputs, and financial resources will be gathered and monitored to ensure activities continue to achieved expected results and link services to specific settlement outcomes.

Download Settlement Program: Implementation of the Modernized Approach in PDF format.