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The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) 2021
Newcomer Survey explores when, how and where
newcomers access information as they make Calgary
home and suggests areas for increased attention so that together, we can improve newcomers’ experience and settlement and integration outcomes.
As Canada reopens after COVID-19 precautions lift,
opportunities to review access to settlement and
integration programs, to fully utilize immigrant’s vital role in both economic and societal recovery, and to remove systemic barriers for newcomers and marginalized populations present themselves. Better settlement and integration journeys in Canada require engagement by all levels of government, both the private and public sectors as well as civil society. The Calgary Local Immigration Partnership (CLIP) 2021
Newcomer Survey explores when, how and where
newcomers access information as they make Calgary
home and suggests areas for increased attention so that together, we can improve newcomers’ experience and settlement and integration outcomes.
As Canada reopens after COVID-19 precautions lift,
opportunities to review access to settlement and
integration programs, to fully utilize immigrant’s vital role in both economic and societal recovery, and to remove systemic barriers for newcomers and marginalized populations present themselves. Better settlement and integration journeys in Canada require engagement by all levels of government, both the private and public sectors as well as civil society.
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Edmonton and Calgary have gained the status of being friendly cities to LGBTQ+ newcomers. This was started by the Rainbow Refugee Program at the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers; followed by the Centre for Newcomers, LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre Calgary, and End of the Rainbow Foundation in Calgary. The history of sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression (SOGIE) refugees, the impact of the programs, and new barriers due to COVID-19 are discussed in this report. Edmonton and Calgary have gained the status of being friendly cities to LGBTQ+ newcomers. This was started by the Rainbow Refugee Program at the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers; followed by the Centre for Newcomers, LGBTQ+ Refugee Centre Calgary, and End of the Rainbow Foundation in Calgary. The history of sexual orientation and gender identity and gender expression (SOGIE) refugees, the impact of the programs, and new barriers due to COVID-19 are discussed in this report.
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Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers get to a safe(r) country, calls upon the government to make 3 changes to the refugee system to create more pathways to safety for persecuted and displaced LGBTQ+ people. Rainbow Railroad, an organization that helps LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers get to a safe(r) country, calls upon the government to make 3 changes to the refugee system to create more pathways to safety for persecuted and displaced LGBTQ+ people.
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Service providers and program managers from organizations working with newcomers participated in focus groups or interviews. Questions centered on mental health challenges, opportunities and/or priorities of newcomer young men in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Service providers and program managers from organizations working with newcomers participated in focus groups or interviews. Questions centered on mental health challenges, opportunities and/or priorities of newcomer young men in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
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The Language Link for Mainstream Mental Health Project Evaluation Final Report is a comprehensive study that examines the effectiveness of interpreter services in reducing client barriers to mental health support for newcomers. The report provides valuable insights into the Language Link pilot project, which aimed to address the gaps in interpreter services for mental health support. The report includes a detailed analysis of the demographics of the clients served by the program, as well as the effectiveness of the interpreter services provided. The report also makes recommendations for improving the Language Link program and enhancing access to mental health services for newcomers. Overall, this report is an essential resource for mental health professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving mental health support for refugees and other newcomers. The Language Link for Mainstream Mental Health Project Evaluation Final Report is a comprehensive study that examines the effectiveness of interpreter services in reducing client barriers to mental health support for newcomers. The report provides valuable insights into the Language Link pilot project, which aimed to address the gaps in interpreter services for mental health support. The report includes a detailed analysis of the demographics of the clients served by the program, as well as the effectiveness of the interpreter services provided. The report also makes recommendations for improving the Language Link program and enhancing access to mental health services for newcomers. Overall, this report is an essential resource for mental health professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in improving mental health support for refugees and other newcomers.
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Research is lacking on the intersection between being trans or non-binary and a racialized immigrant in Canada. Alberta, in particular, is one of the top 4 provinces where the most trans or non-binary immigrants reside. Racialized trans or non-binary participants reported alarmingly high levels of discrimination, violence, assault, fear, and negative experiences with the police and legal system. Findings from this research apply to Canada in general. Research is lacking on the intersection between being trans or non-binary and a racialized immigrant in Canada. Alberta, in particular, is one of the top 4 provinces where the most trans or non-binary immigrants reside. Racialized trans or non-binary participants reported alarmingly high levels of discrimination, violence, assault, fear, and negative experiences with the police and legal system. Findings from this research apply to Canada in general.
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This is a study into the early resettlement experiences of Syrian refugees across Alberta. The study explored three broad areas – employment, language and social connections. The majority of participants in the survey sample were either working in part-time jobs, students or looking for work. Employment was a key challenge for these refugees. Their skills and experience did not match job opportunities or their lack of English language skills posed as a critical barrier. The study also found that refugees were making friends and building ties, however these were still nebulous and largely transactional in nature. Male participants were more likely than women to participate in social, cultural and educational activities and smaller centres saw higher rates of participation. While most participants experienced a certain sense of belonging to Canada they simultaneously felt challenged while considering issues such as loss of identity, managing settlement concerns and combatting racism and social exclusion. Language was one of the other key challenges for incoming Syrian refugees. With low levels of English comprehension and speaking skills it was difficult to find jobs and build social relationships. Women in the survey had higher language skills and were more likely to be students or have full-time employment as compared to men. Men were more likely than women to be looking for work and struggled with English language fluency. In terms of location, small centres and large centres saw some critical differences. There were higher rates of employment and survey participants reported greater satisfaction with employment in larger centres as compared to smaller centres. Large centres also saw a higher proportion of individuals who were able to pay bills and save money. The study proposes several specific service strategies and approaches to working with Syrian refugees. These include: creating a peer navigator model; developing a trauma informed framework for practice; developing a strengths-based needs assessment process; and embedding social well-being as a core outcome for all settlement services with Syrian refugees. This is a study into the early resettlement experiences of Syrian refugees across Alberta. The study explored three broad areas – employment, language and social connections. The majority of participants in the survey sample were either working in part-time jobs, students or looking for work. Employment was a key challenge for these refugees. Their skills and experience did not match job opportunities or their lack of English language skills posed as a critical barrier. The study also found that refugees were making friends and building ties, however these were still nebulous and largely transactional in nature. Male participants were more likely than women to participate in social, cultural and educational activities and smaller centres saw higher rates of participation. While most participants experienced a certain sense of belonging to Canada they simultaneously felt challenged while considering issues such as loss of identity, managing settlement concerns and combatting racism and social exclusion. Language was one of the other key challenges for incoming Syrian refugees. With low levels of English comprehension and speaking skills it was difficult to find jobs and build social relationships. Women in the survey had higher language skills and were more likely to be students or have full-time employment as compared to men. Men were more likely than women to be looking for work and struggled with English language fluency. In terms of location, small centres and large centres saw some critical differences. There were higher rates of employment and survey participants reported greater satisfaction with employment in larger centres as compared to smaller centres. Large centres also saw a higher proportion of individuals who were able to pay bills and save money. The study proposes several specific service strategies and approaches to working with Syrian refugees. These include: creating a peer navigator model; developing a trauma informed framework for practice; developing a strengths-based needs assessment process; and embedding social well-being as a core outcome for all settlement services with Syrian refugees.
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The success of the out-of-school time collaborative program coordinated by REACH Edmonton in empowering immigrant and refugee children and youth was evaluated. The report provides a high-level summary of the program’s description and reach, highlighting the various programs offered by the 13 organizations in the collaborative. The report also includes an overview of the themes found across all programs from the summer youth feedback sessions. The report concludes with recommendations for future program development and expansion. Overall, the report demonstrates the positive impact of the Bridging Together collaborative in promoting the well-being and integration of immigrant and refugee children and youth in Edmonton. The success of the out-of-school time collaborative program coordinated by REACH Edmonton in empowering immigrant and refugee children and youth was evaluated. The report provides a high-level summary of the program’s description and reach, highlighting the various programs offered by the 13 organizations in the collaborative. The report also includes an overview of the themes found across all programs from the summer youth feedback sessions. The report concludes with recommendations for future program development and expansion. Overall, the report demonstrates the positive impact of the Bridging Together collaborative in promoting the well-being and integration of immigrant and refugee children and youth in Edmonton.
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