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Policy recommendations for the Ministry of Labour

Abstract
Alberta has seen a significant increase in refugees in recent years, however, Immigrant and Refugee Board (IRB) hearings are backlogged and refugee claimants have limited access to services in the interim. AAISA is asking the Ministry of Labour to update Alberta Labour and Immigration's strategic framework for newcomers, as well as increase funding for service provider organizations (SPOs) to provide services to refugees and refugee claimants.
Notes

Integration timeline: refugees waiting for their IRB hearing, and those with official refugee status during integration and acculturation into Alberta

Key findings: n/a

Key populations: Refugees and refugee claimants in Alberta

Key recommendations:

  • Update the Alberta Labour and Immigration strategic framework (i.e. Supporting Immigrants and Immigration to Alberta, 2005) to better reflect the emerging experiences of newcomers, as well as create a more inclusive, welcoming province.
  • Create a pathway for agencies to receive dedicated funding to support settlement services for refugee claimants.

Location: Alberta as a whole (not otherwise specified)

Community organizations: AAISA

Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Open access: Yes


Collections employment , refugee-experiences , social-services

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