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Title:

Creating Inclusive Communities Together: A Journey from Isolation to Full Participation

Agreement Number:

S263931201

Agreement Value:

$11,986,052.00

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M2J 1P9

Reference Number:

094-2026-2027-Q1-S263931201

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

890186638

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

May 19, 2026

Recipient's Operating Name:

Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services

Recipient's Legal Name:

Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee and Immigrant 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:

Toronto

Amendments:

See Amendments