Grants and Contributions:

Settlement and non-settlement services are responsive to the needs of newcomers and communities; Provision of settlement services is consistent, innovative and coordinated; Partners and stakeholders are engaged in settlement and implement strategies to address newcomers needs; Connections to communities and public institutions; Awareness of community and other resources to deal with settlement issues; Appropriate information and services to address settlement needs

For Canada to realize the economic, social and cultural benefits of immigration, newcomers must integrate successfully into Canadian society. To provide newcomers with the information required to make informed decision, language skills adequate to their settlement and integration goals, and the support they need to build networks within their new communities.