Canadian Immigration Integration Project CIIP

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Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP)

• Presentation to AUCC Policy Workshop June 13,
  2006

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Canadian Immigration Integration Project (CIIP)

• The Canadian Immigration Integration Project
  (CIIP) is a pilot funded by HRSDC
• It aims to contribute to a more successful
  integration process for immigrants by helping
  them prepare effectively in their country of
  origin
• It will be launched in the field by the Fall of
  2006 and is due to conclude within 2 years

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CIIP facts

• CIIP will operate in three countries
• India
• China
• Philippines
• Our clients will be newly-approved immigrants in
  the skilled worker category
• Participation will be entirely voluntary

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CIIP services overview

• Information
• to provide clients with a realistic understanding
  of the opportunities and challenges ahead
• Advice and guidance with planning
• to enable clients to make informed choices about
  their settlement needs
• Bridging to Canada
• to give clients a head-start by facilitating
  initial contact with appropriate bodies in Canada

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CIIP services information

• Introduction to the Canadian economy, society and
  culture
• Provincial labour market perspectives
• What to expect in terms of settlement challenges
• What can be done to facilitate successful
  integration in advance of landing
• Where to find help in Canada

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CIIP servicesadvice and guidance

• Occupations
• In demand
• Requirements
• Assessment of credentials
• Essential work skills
• Apprenticeships
• Bridging programs

• Language
• Standards
• Testing bodies
• Service providers
• Education and training
• Most promising fields
• Entry requirements
• Individual Integration Plan

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CIIP services bridging to Canada

• This area is still to be defined but may involve
• Contact with various agencies
• Contact with employers
• Contact with provincial focal points?
• Testing
• Language
• Essential work skills

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Links with universities

• AUCC participated in the stakeholder
  consultations and liaison will continue
• AUCC member institutions are welcome to send
  information (posters, calendars etc) to the CIIP
  project offices
• It would be helpful to have a comprehensive
  picture of the services universities offer or are
  planning to offer to immigrants
• The project may assist clients in making direct
  contact with particular institutions

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For more information

• Katrina Murray
• Project Director, CIIP
• ACCC
• Tel [phone] ext. 3148
• E-mail kmurray_at_accc.ca