Notes
Key populations
Settlement and Integration Agencies
Key findings
Funding for agencies that serve Canadian citizens and permanent residents is better compared to those that serve refugees, temporary resident, and undocumented individuals
Reasons for long waiting lists:
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high demand for a service that is not provided elsewhere
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budget cutbacks
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lack of referral and awareness of services offered by other agencies
Most popular services that have waiting lists:
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language
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employment
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support services
Gaps identified
Uneven distribution of funds among agencies depending on what population they serve
Community organizations
AAISA partners, settlement and integration agencies
