Settlement and Integration  In the field of immigration, the common term used for the process of receiving and
integrating newcomers is ‘settlement’. The term ‘integration’ is used to describe the process of involving immigrants in their new
community. Integration is a two-way process that involves commitment on the part of newcomers to adapt to life in Canada, as well as
commitment on the part of Canadians to adapt to new people and cultures.
To date, settlement and integration services for newcomers have been funded primarily by the federal government, which determines
funding levels by applying a formula based on a rolling three-year average of the numbers of immigrants annually. The Department of
Citizenship and Immigration Canada provides funds to settlement-providing organizations throughout Canada through a competitive bidding
process. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the
Association for New Canadians (ANC) has consistently been the successful bidder.
The services provided by the ANC include, settlement and integration, community and cultural orientation, English language instruction
(including enhanced language training), public education, cross-cultural awareness, and translation services. Also, Service Canada and
the provincial department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment fund the ANC to provide career integration programs for newcomers.
It is believed that the goals outlined in the province’s Immigration Strategy,
Diversity ~ Opportunity and Growth , in conjunction
with a ‘welcoming community’ initiative will result in improved retention of immigrants in the province.
The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism has demonstrated its commitment to increased success of newcomer settlement and
integration through the hiring of two Settlement and Integration Consultants, one located in St. John’s, and a second located in Corner
Brook.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Settlement and Integration of Newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador, please feel
free to contact us at:
immigration@gov.nl.ca or via telephone at 709.729.6607.
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