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Title:
Bridge the Gap for Integration of Newcomers (BEGIN) and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program, and Supporting Mothers and Raising Toddlers (SMART) in the Region of Peel
Agreement Number:
S263295038
Agreement Value:
$14,159,004.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
Community Connections Employment Related Services Indirect Services Information and Orientation Services Language Assessment, Referral and Training Needs and Assets Assessment and Referral Services Support Services
Organization:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Expected Results:

Access to IRCC-funded services is facilitated
Clients improve connections to communities and social networks
Clients improve labour market knowledge, employment-related language skills, job search skills, connections, and acquire Canadian work experience
Clients improve official language skills
Clients increase knowledge of life in Canada
In-depth understanding of clients’ general and language needs and assets to facilitate settlement and language training pathways and outcome assessment
Settlement sector improves capacity to provide coordinated and effective settlement support to newcomers, including equity deserving groups

Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5B 3B9
Reference Number:
094-2026-2027-Q1-S263295038
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107505810
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
May 19, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Indus Community Services
Recipient's Legal Name:
Indus Community Services
Program:
Settlement Program
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