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Tool Box of Ideasfor Smaller Centres: Attracting, Welcoming & Retaining
Immigrants to Your Community
Funded by the Government of Canada
Prepared by the National Working Group on Small Centre
Strategies
An Introduction to the Tool BoxAn Introduction to the Tool Box
Some Tips on How to Become a Some Tips on How to Become a “ “Welcoming Community”Welcoming Community”
Some Examples of Work to DateSome Examples of Work to Date
Contents & Benefits of the Tool Contents & Benefits of the Tool BoxBox
Tool Box PresentationTool Box Presentation
This Presentation will provide you with…
Created in 2005 by National Working Group Created in 2005 by National Working Group on Small Centre Strategies and funded by on Small Centre Strategies and funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC)Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC)
Designed to help small centres that Designed to help small centres that wish wish to attract, welcome and retain to attract, welcome and retain newcomer newcomer immigrants and refugeesimmigrants and refugeesProvides ideas, resources, strategies & Provides ideas, resources, strategies &
tools for small centres to grow and tools for small centres to grow and prosper by attracting immigrantsprosper by attracting immigrants
What is the Tool Box?
Working on the second edition of the Tool Box in Victoria 2006
Working on the second edition of the Tool Box in Victoria 2006
Working on the second edition of the Tool Box in Victoria 2006
Who Uses the Tool Box?
is for any self-identifying “small is for any self-identifying “small centre” region that wishes to attract, welcome centre” region that wishes to attract, welcome and retain newcomer immigrantsand retain newcomer immigrants
can be a province, territory or can be a province, territory or town town such as:such as:
• Newfoundland & Labrador Newfoundland & Labrador
(province)(province)
• Red Deer, Alberta (small city)Red Deer, Alberta (small city)
• Trail, British Columbia (small Trail, British Columbia (small
town)town)
Small Small CentresCentres
The Tool BoxThe Tool Box
Benefits of the Tool Box
is:is:
User FriendlyUser Friendly
Resourceful and PracticalResourceful and Practical
Designed for use by a variety of community Designed for use by a variety of community groups, organizations, government officials, etc.groups, organizations, government officials, etc.
Flexible and AdaptableFlexible and Adaptable
A resource that can be used at any point in the A resource that can be used at any point in the development of your community’s population development of your community’s population strategystrategy
The Tool BoxThe Tool Box
Small Centres: Tool Box Users
Small Centres that wish to attract new residents and have support
& consensus from key community residents & stakeholders
Who Uses the Tool Box?Who Uses the Tool Box?
Key Community Key Community StakeholdersStakeholders► Community Service GroupsCommunity Service Groups
► BusinessesBusinesses► Settlement AgenciesSettlement Agencies► Faith based organizationsFaith based organizations► Local government officialsLocal government officials► School boards, universities, collegesSchool boards, universities, colleges
CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 1: Introducing the Tool BoxIntroducing the Tool Box
Did You Know?
Due to Canada’s decreasing birth rate, immigration will
account for Canada’s net population growth after 2020
Includes:• Purpose and Background of the Tool Box
• Global and National Population Trends and Context
• Website links to national & global immigration trends
• Strategies and Reality Checks for your Community
CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 2: Building the FoundationsBuilding the Foundations
Did You Know?
In 2007, 236,758 new immigrants arrived in Canada BUT
72% settled in the four largest cites (Toronto, Montreal Vancouver and Calgary) and less than 10% settled in rural areas.
Includes:
• Strategies & Steps to Build Support in Communities
• Refugee and Immigration Trends in Canada
• Immigration Information- how it works & who is eligible
CHAPTER 3: CHAPTER 3: Key Factors to ConsiderKey Factors to Consider
Did You Know?
Providing cross-cultural or inter-cultural training for staff of local
businesses, government & service organizations can contribute to
your community meeting the needs of international newcomers
Includes: • Information on how to identify & promote key
factors such as family ties; employment or housing
• How to identify & manage barriers that may
discriminate against newcomers
CHAPTER 4: CHAPTER 4: Attracting MigrantsAttracting Migrants
Did You Know?
Immigrants enter Canada under one of 7 different categories
including: Skilled Worker; Business; Provincial
Nominee Program;
Live in Caregiver; Family; Refugee; or “Other”
Includes:• How to promote your community to immigrants
• Canada’s Immigration Categories
• Information on International Students & Temporary
Foreign Workers
Includes:
Chapter 5:The Welcoming Community
Did You Know?
English or French as a Second Language instruction & acquisition is
critical in the successful adaptation & integration of newcomers.
• Resources to welcome newcomers in your community
• Cultural Competency Checklists for business & government
• Promotional Ideas and Events for your community to use
• Practical Steps to welcome newcomers in your community
Become a “Welcoming Community”Become a “Welcoming Community”
What would a diverse & growing town look like?
What could immigrants contribute to your town?
What would keep newcomer immigrants here once they arrive?
What are some ways to attract and welcome immigrants to your town?
Key questions to consider as first steps towards becoming a “Welcoming Community…”
What is Your Community’s Vision?
Benefits Challenges
ForImmigrantNewcomers
For the Community
Note: Optional slide to be used if presenter has time to ask audience to “brainstorm” and consider the benefits and challenges of Welcoming Newcomers
The launch of the second edition in Lethbridge Alberta in February 2008
The launch of the second edition in Lethbridge Alberta in February 2008
The launch of the second edition in Lethbridge Alberta in February 2008
The launch of the second edition in Lethbridge Alberta in February 2008
The Tool Box in Communities
April 2009 – March 2010 In 7 Provinces (BC, Alberta, Saskatchwan,
NB, Nova Scotia, Nfld. & Labrador, and Ontario)
Train facilitators Work with 2 communities in each province Through 1 to 3 session create a startegic
plan Evaluate what happens
Immigration to Canada: 1997-2006
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 20060.000
50.000
100.000
150.000
200.000
250.000
300.000
Annual Number of Immigrants to Canada
2001-2006
* In 2007, Canada admitted 236,758 immigrants
Immigration to CanadaImmigration to Canada
Immigration by Category-2007
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Immigration by Province & Territory
Province/Territory 2007-Number of Immigrants
Ontario 111,312
Quebec 45,208
British Columbia 38,941
Alberta 20,857
Manitoba 10,955
Saskatchewan 3,517
Nova Scotia 2,520
New Brunswick 1,643
Prince Edward Island 992
Newfoundland & Labrador 545
Northwest Territory 88
Yukon 86
Nunavut 19
British Columbia ImmigrationBritish Columbia Immigration
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada Facts and Figures 2006- Immigration Overview
Annual Number of Immigrants to British Columbia
2002-2006
British Columbia ImmigrationBritish Columbia Immigration
Regional Immigration to British Columbia - 2006
Source: CIC’s administrative database in January 2007 and published in BC Immigration Trends 2006
Community Population & Labour MarketCapital Regional District
Source: BC Stats. Municipal Census Populations 1921-2006
Population Trend
Total Population
Victoria 78,057
Duncan 4,986
Nanaimo 78,692
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Source: BC Stats. 2006 Census Profiles.
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Nanaimo 138,630
Cowichan Valley 76,930
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Age Distribution
Source: BC Stats. 2006 Census Profiles.
Total Population
Victoria 78,057
Duncan 4,986
Nanaimo 78,692
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Source: BC Stats. 2006 Census. Education Highlight Tables
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Management (1,290) Business, finance, administration (1,730) Natural & applied sciences (880) Health (840) Social science/education/govt/religion (910) Art, culture, recreation, sport (450) Sales & service (2,630) Trades, transport & equipment operators (2,340) Processing, manufacturing & utilities (550)
Source: BC Stats. Industry and Occupation Projections: 2006 to 2011. Camosun College Region.
*Estimated employment increase from 2006 to 2011
Regional Labour Market Supply
What are the labour supply issues over the short term? The long term?
What are the attrition rates in different industries and who will be replacing older workers as they retire over the next 5-10 years?
Is the community an affordable option for newcomers?
Employer Concerns
There is a need for specialized knowledge
Employers are looking for good problem solvers and people with good communication and business skills
We have an aging workforce and need younger workers
Regional Perspective on Immigration
Immigration Trend
Source: BC Stats. Profile of Immigrants in BC Communities 1996 & 2001and Statistics Canada, 2006 Census. Population by Immigrant Status andPeriod of Immigration.
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Source: Statistics Canada. 2006 Census Profile.
2006
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Immigrant Share of PopulationCRD 19%CVRD 12%NRD 17%
Percentage of Recent Immigrants
http://www.welcomebc.ca/en/index.html
Regional Immigration2002-2006
Source: CIC. Landed Immigrant Database. Statistics Canada. 2001 Census.
7,749 to Vancouver Island 68% went to Victoria The top source countries for CRD
are China,US, UK 44% came in family classification,
followed by 35.7% skilled workers
BC Immigrant Landings in 2006 by Source Country
Central/S America, 4%
Oceania/Other, 1%
USA, 6%
UK, 4%
Europe, 7%
Africa, 3%Asia, 75%
Source: BC Stats. BC Immigrant Landings by Source by Class, January – December, 2006.
Major Countries of Origin China 26% India 14% Philippines 9% USA 6% S. Korea 6% Taiwan 5% Iran 4% England 4%
Top 16 Immigrants by Source Country to CRD, 2007
Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
Mexico2%
Iran2%
Russia2%
South Africa, 2%
Taiwan3%
Australia2%
Germany, Federal Republic of
2%Japan
4%
New Zealand2%
Brazil1%
Other Countries21%
United States of America
17%
China, People's Republic of
11%
United Kingdom12%
South Korea6%Philippines
6%
India5%
Immigrants by Classification
Capital Regional District
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Business
Skilled Worker
Provincial Nominee Program
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Family
Refugee
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Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
2002 - 2006
Temporary Foreign Workers by Visa Type & Source Country
Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
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Immigrant Intended Occupations
Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
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Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
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Source: CIC Landed Information Database.
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Source: BC Stats. Profile of Immigrants in BC Communities 2006. Statistics Canada. 2006 Census. Highlight Tables.
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Working with the community members in Trail BC (November 2007)
Planning for the Implementation phase in St. John’s in October 2008
Planning for the Implementation phase in St. John’s in October 2008
Planning for the Implementation phase in St. John’s in October 2008
Planning for the Implementation phase in St. John’s in October 2008
Planning for the Implementation phase in St. John’s in October 2008
Train-the-Trainer Session in February 2009 in Victoria
Train-the-Trainer Session in February 2009 in Victoria
Train-the-Trainer Session in February 2009 in Victoria
Train-the-Trainer Session in February 2009 in Victoria
Train-the-Trainer Session in February 2009 in Victoria
Tool Box of Ideas: Access & Information
To order the Tool Box please contact:
Inter-Cultural Association of Inter-Cultural Association of Greater VictoriaGreater Victoria
930 Balmoral Road Victoria, BC V8T 1A9930 Balmoral Road Victoria, BC V8T 1A9
• Email: Email: info@icavictoria.org
• Phone: (250) 388-4728Phone: (250) 388-4728
• Fax: (250) 386-4396Fax: (250) 386-4396
• Internet: www.icavictoria.orgInternet: www.icavictoria.org
Funded by the Government of Canada