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Title:

Bridge the Gap for Integration of Newcomers (BEGIN)

Agreement Number:

S213295038

Agreement Value:

$17,478,758.15

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

Community Connections, Language Training, Support Services, Employment Related Services, Information and Orientation, Needs Assessment & Referrals

Organization:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Expected Results:

Access to IRCC-funded settlement services is facilitated
Awareness of community and other resources to deal with settlement issues
Clients acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for the Canadian labour market
Clients improve official language skills
Clients increase knowledge of life in Canada
Clients increase participation in communities and social networks
Increase understanding of client settlement needs and appropriate linkages to other services
Knowledge, skills, and connections related to the Canadian work environment

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5B 3B9

Reference Number:

094-2020-2021-Q1-S213295038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

10750-5810-RT-0001

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

May 11, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

Indus Community Services

Program:

Settlement

Program Purpose:

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.

Coverage:

Mississauga

Amendments:

See Amendments