PNSG invites your input on newcomer settlement and integartion issues
As part of the development of a coordinated and collaborative strategy for the integration of newcomers, PNSG is currently conducting a series of community consultations with various stakeholders. The purpose of the PNSG community consultations is to identify best practices for the effective settlement and integration of newcomers in the Region of Peel.
PNSG is inviting you to provide your opinion and comments on the questions below:
Is the present system of supports and services conducive to the effective and efficient integration of newcomers?
What mechanisms or processes need to be in place for the settlement and integration process to work well?
Are local multi-service/cross-sectoral partnerships a possible approach to a coordinated and comprehensive response to the settlement and integration needs of newcomers in the Region of Peel?
What are the benefits and challenges of creating local multi-service/cross-sectoral partnerships?
What role can PNSG play in the development and implementation of a multi-service/cross-sectoral partnerships strategy for the settlement and integration of newcomers in the Region of Peel?
What role you/your agency can play in the development and implementation of multi-service/cross-sectoral partnerships?
Let your input and comments help shape the integration strategy of the newcomers in the Peel Region.
Immigrants' Needs in Peel Region
The rising number of immigrants has generated huge opportunities as well as capacity challenges related to immigration settlement around the country. Peel Region is not an exception to this social phenomenon. The challenges related to immigration settlement in Peel Region are greater than those experiences in many other regions that are destinations for immigrants.
It seems an increasing number of immigrants prefer suburbs such as Mississauga or Brampton over settling in the major cities of Canada after their arrival. According to the 2006 Census Report, Peel recorded the highest absolute increase of immigrants in the GTA (136,420) between 2001-2006. Immigrants accounted for forty-nine per cent of the Peel population in 2006.
In the process of developing the settlement service delivery model, it’s important to engage the whole community in ongoing dialogue in order to create a common understanding and community ownership of the project.
Positive dialogue and engagement among the key stakeholders, based on our core values, will help us better understand the challenges and opportunities faced by our diverse community.
To this end, we invite your participation in our community blog to ensure your voice is heard.
