Reports
April 2017
This report presents a scan of programs and models that address racism in Surrey, BC. It has been developed as part of the True Colours of Surrey, an anti-racial discrimination initiative funded by the Province of British Columbia, and led by the City of Surrey.
The scan was conducted between May and…
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August 2013
The settlement sector, across much of Canada, delivers programs on a fee-for-service basis financed by government. This arrangement has resulted in chronic underinvestment by the sector in intellectual activities such as program research, analysis and evaluation. Service provider agencies generally…
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April 2013
Examining the possibilities for international students and foreign graduates to settle in Atlantic Canada, this new study seeks to do three thing: to better understand the strategic initiatives and the practices that are implemented in this region of the country to attract and integrate these students…
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March 2012
The provision of information is a fundamental component of assisting immigrants with their settlement and integration needs. This report is a synthesis of recent literature on how information can be used to address settlement and integration barriers experienced by newcomers to Canada. The review points…
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March 2012
An evaluation of promising organizational practices was conducted by analyzing 27 Local Immigration Partnership strategic plans in detail. Statistical results indicate that three organizational practices were particularly important. These were: having a broadly based and inclusive LIP council; ensuring…
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April 2011
This report explores the evaluation of nine place-based programs that have involved the federal government as a key funder or partner. It is based on a series of interviews with evaluators, federal program officers, and community representatives. The report provides insights into the evaluation frameworks,…
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