2025 Settlement Outcomes Report
Post-pandemic stocktake and outcomes analysis

Executive Summary
Topics in this report
Chapter 1: Settlement Program Stocktake 2022-23 and 2023-24
Chapter 2: Settlement Outcomes of Select GBA Plus Populations
Chapter 3: Francophone Organizations and French-speaking Clients in the Settlement Program

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Executive Summary

Immigration plays a vital role in Canada’s past, present, and future. Immigrants become permanent residents in Canada for diverse reasons and arrive with varying skills, experiences, and goals. Through selection policies, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) selects economic immigrants who can contribute to the Canadian economy, while resettlement efforts aim to protect refugees, and family reunification aims to bring families together in Canada. IRCC funds the Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programs to help ensure that newcomers who need support can receive assistance to adapt to life in Canada and are equipped to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s economy and society.

The years immediately following the pandemic in Canada were characterized by economic recovery despite continued pressures on affordability, with immigration contributing to both population growth and economic gains. This period also included multiple immigration responses to international crises and an increase in permanent resident admissions, both of which greatly impacted the Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programs. The 2025 Settlement Outcomes Report picks up where the previous report left off and covers the fiscal years directly after the pandemic: 2022-23 and 2023-24.

As with previous editions of the Settlement Outcomes Report, a portion of the report is on the use of settlement services by clients. This includes the number and demographics of clients of each kind of service. Combining client data with admissions data, it becomes possible to analyze when specific clients access particular services in relation to their admission date.

These data sources are further leveraged to enable the analysis of settlement outcomes. The Newcomer Outcomes Survey is sent to both clients and non-clients, and gathers a wealth of information about how different kinds of newcomers’ settlement journeys are unfolding.

These data sources have been used as the basis for analysis of different topics, which make up the chapters in this report.

Each chapter of the report focuses on a different topic. Chapter 1 provides the third snapshot of newcomer admissions, usage of settlement services by clients, and settlement outcomes of both clients and non-clients. Chapter 2 explores how demographic factors impact settlement outcomes. Chapter 3 provides information on French-speaking admissions, settlement service usage, and settlement outcomes. Together, this report hopefully showcases some of the richness and complexity of settling in Canada.

Topics in this report

This chapter includes a suite of infographics for easily accessible and digestible results.

Chapter 1: The first section of the report examines to what extent IRCC’s Settlement Program and the achievement of settlement outcomes of its clients changed over this period-what we call a “Stocktake”. It includes spotlights on the Resettlement Assistance Program, Pre-Arrival Services, and Settlement Supports for Crisis Response Clients (Afghan Resettlement Initiative and Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel).

Key findings include:

Both newcomer admissions and settlement client volumes have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Settlement program clients in 2022-23 and 2023-24 included Ukrainian temporary residents with extended eligibility for settlement services under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel, as well as newcomers admitted through the Afghan Resettlement Initiative
Clients used most kinds of settlement services during the year they became permanent residents
The majority of clients felt IRCC-funded organizations helped them on their settlement journey
In general, non-clients of the Settlement Program reported higher levels of knowledge about Canada, employment, and official languages at admission, indicating a higher ability to settle independently.

Chapter 2: Beginning in 2022, IRCC’s Newcomer Outcomes Survey added questions to better understand the demographic characteristics of newcomers beyond what is collected in the immigration application. These questions included a broader gender question, 2SLGBTQI+^{Footnote 1} status, disability status, and household income. These new pieces of information allowed for more in-depth exploration of whether these specific characteristics affect the settlement outcomes of these populations. Chapter 2 provides an overview of findings from advanced analysis conducted on this data.

Key findings include:

Overall, 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers had similar settlement outcomes as non-2SLGBTQI+ newcomers. 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers had slightly lower results for ability to use English, feeling able to make informed decisions about life in Canada, employment rates, and senses of belonging. These differences were statistically significant, but their overall impact remains small.
Having a disability had a statistically significant negative association with achieving all settlement outcomes. This included being 30% more likely to be unemployed, as well as higher rates of reporting experiences of discrimination while receiving Settlement services.
Controlling for other variables, non-clients of the Settlement Program had a household income 23% higher than clients, which appears to signify that they are better-equipped to settle successfully in Canada, whereas clients may need some assistance in adapting.
By gender, the main difference observed was for employment rates, with newcomers identifying as women having lower employment rates than newcomers identifying as men, including among economic class principal applicants.

Chapter 3: In alignment with the Policy on Francophone Immigration, the Francophone Integration Pathway (FIP), a suite of French-language settlement services, is offered in a coordinated and integrated manner by Francophone communities. Francophone organizations play an important role in the Settlement Program and in support of Francophone clients. Chapter 3 provides the first public look at how the Policy on Francophone Immigration is put into action via the Program’s services, organizations, and clients.

Key findings include:

The Policy on Francophone Immigration, launched in January 2024, reinforces IRCC’s commitment to making Francophone immigration a key and permanent priority. The Policy guides actions towards promoting the economic development and vitality of Francophone minority communities, as the government works towards increasing the demographic weight of French speakers in Canada outside Quebec, as per the modernized Official Languages Act.
Implemented in 2019, the Francophone Integration Pathway is a suite of settlement services offered in French by Francophone organizations that facilitates the reception, integration, and creation of lasting ties between newcomers and Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec.
In recent years, IRCC has increased admissions of French-speaking newcomers outside of Quebec, meeting and then exceeding established targets. French-speaking admissions are comprised of a higher proportion of Economic Class admissions, and lower proportions of both Sponsored Family and Resettled Refugees.
Under the “par et pour les francophones” principle, emphasis is placed on ensuring that (where feasible) settlement services for French-speaking newcomers are provided by Francophone organizations. Both the number of French-speaking clients accessing services from Francophone organizations and the percentage of French-speaking clients who received their first settlement service from a Francophone service provider have increased in recent years.
As is the case for newcomers overall, all services except Language Training were most-used during the year French-speaking newcomers became permanent residents. For all service components, French-speaking clients had a higher uptake rate in their admission year than the overall client base.
Settlement outcomes for French-speaking newcomers were aligned with those for newcomers overall. French-speaking newcomers had a higher level of awareness of IRCC-funded services. Only a small share of French-speaking newcomers reported improving their French language skills, as the vast majority had strong French language skills when admitted to Canada. Sense of belonging was higher among French-speaking clients than French-speaking non-clients, and slightly lower than for the overall population.

Chapter 1: Settlement Program Stocktake 2022-23 and 2023-24

Post-COVID-19 permanent resident admissions and client volumes

After COVID-19-related border limitations ended, annual admissions of new permanent residents increased between 2021 and 2023, followed by a slight decrease in 2024. The number of Settlement Program clients followed the same pattern, with a notable difference in the rate of increase for the Program in 2022. This is primarily a result of the Department extending Settlement Program eligibility to Ukrainian temporary residents under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. A spotlight at the end of this Chapter examines how over 147,000 Ukrainian (including eligible temporary residents), as well as 36,000 newcomers admitted through the Afghan Resettlement Initiative, accessed the Program in 2022-23 and 2023-24. It is also important to note that newcomers are eligible for settlement services over an extended period of time up until citizenship and may use services for multiple years, which explains why client volumes regularly exceed admissions in a given year.

PR admissions and settlement client volumes bar chart, described below — Both newcomer admissions and settlement client volumes have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Characteristics of recently landed newcomers

Although the exact proportions vary year over year, newcomer admissions tend to follow a pattern of 50%-60% from the Economic Class (including principal applicants and their spouses & dependants), 20%-30% from the Family Class, and 10-20% Resettled Refugees and Protected Persons. “Other” includes Humanitarian and Compassionate and public policy admissions.

Immigration category breakdown of PR admissions bar chart, described below — The majority (57%) of newcomer admissions in 2022-23 and 2023-24 came through the economic class

For more information on historical and current permanent resident landings, you can refer to IRCC’s Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration and the Open Data Portal.

The post-pandemic years saw a shift in the proportions of immigrants landing in each category. During the pandemic, the Department focused on the transition of temporary to permanent residence through the economic class and pilots that provided a pathway to permanent residence for asylum claimants. Post-pandemic, the economic and protected person classes returned to historical levels, while there was a much higher share of resettled refugees (12%, compared to 5% during COVID-19) as a result of the Afghan Resettlement Initiative.

The Settlement Program and its Clients

Overview of IRCC’s Settlement Program

IRCC funds settlement Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) outside of Quebec^{Footnote 2} through grants and contribution agreements to deliver the Settlement Program. In addition to in-Canada services, IRCC funds settlement services for some eligible newcomers outside of Canada (see the Pre-Arrival services spotlight). Additional services are provided specifically to Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) via the Resettlement Assistance Program (see the Resettlement Assistance Program spotlight).

Generally, to be eligible for IRCC-funded Settlement Program services, newcomers must be one of the following: a permanent resident of Canada; a protected person with accepted asylum claim; refugee selected for resettlement; or a newcomer approved to become a permanent resident.

Eligible newcomers have access to various services through the Settlement Program, including Support Services (SS), Needs and Assets Assessment and Referrals Services (NAARS), Information and Orientation (I&O), Language Assessment & Language Training (LA & LT), Employment-related Services (ERS) and Community Connections (CC) services.

In November 2023, IRCC launched the Call for Proposals (CFP) 2024 to put in place new Contribution Agreements for the Settlement and Resettlement Assistance Programs starting April 1, 2025. This CFP introduced changes to the program including new direct programming streams and its impact will be examined in a future report.

Settlement Program Funding

During the period of time this report covers, Settlement Program funding saw steady increases year over year in line with increases to planned permanent resident admissions in IRCC’s Levels Plan, and funding associated with extending eligibility to additional populations such as Ukrainians. The envelope was approximately $973.5M in 2022-23 and $1.08B in 2023-24 (or $2.05B combined over the two years) for direct settlement services outside of Quebec.

Use of the Settlement Program post-COVID-19

By combining data on when newcomers are admitted to Canada and when they receive settlement services, it is possible to analyze uptake rates by immigration category, type of service, and demographics to gain insight into which clients are accessing services at which point on their settlement journey. Results show:

Clients used all settlement services (except for Language Training and Community Connections) the most during the year they became permanent residents. Service usage decreased in subsequent years, which suggests that most newcomers who are accessing services shortly after arrival are getting their needs met in a timely manner. However, there is a significant minority who continue to access services 6+ years after becoming a permanent resident.
Slightly delayed access to Language Training could be due to multiple factors including client choice to wait until the initial adjustment period is over, until they have the time available to commit to many classes per week, and wait times within the settlement language training system.
Information and Orientation services are the most frequently accessed service relative to all other services and uptake for I&O is high, with one-third of newcomers accessing it in their year of arrival. Even 6+ years post arrival, I&O usage accounts for the majority of settlement service usage amongst those accessing services for the first time or those who are continuing to access services.
Needs and Assets Assessment and Referrals was the second-most accessed service across all years. As NAARS is intended to support effective needs-based referrals and access to other settlement services, it is important that clients who are medium- or high-needs access NAARS early in their journey.

Uptake rate by service component line chart, described below — Uptake rate by service component

Years Since Admission	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Overall	36%	20%	14%	14%	12%	10%	9%	7%
NAARS	17%	10%	6%	5%	5%	4%	3%	2%
IO	32%	16%	11%	10%	9%	8%	7%	6%
ERS	4%	3%	2%	1%	1%	1%	1%	0%
LA	9%	4%	2%	2%	1%	1%	1%	1%
LT	4%	6%	4%	3%	3%	2%	2%	1%
CC	5%	5%	3%	3%	2%	2%	2%	1%
Support Services	7%	5%	3%	3%	3%	2%	2%	2%

A more detailed analysis of uptake rates by immigration category shows:

Post-pandemic, uptake rates returned to historical levels, with refugees from all categories^{Footnote 3} continuing to have the highest uptake of settlement services overall, a positive sign that refugees are receiving services they need.
Economic Class Principal Applicants had the lowest uptake of all categories, which makes sense given that they are selected on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. However, given that the Economic Class makes up the largest share of Canada’s permanent resident admissions, an 19% uptake rate for Principal Applicants, combined with a 37% uptake rate for their accompanying family members, translates to a substantial number of clients for the Settlement Program.

Results for francophone clients are presented in Chapter 3.

Uptake rates by immigration category line chart, described below — Uptake rates by immigration category

Years Since Admission	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Overall	36%	20%	14%	14%	12%	10%	9%	7%
Economic Class Principal Applicants	19%	9%	5%	6%	5%	4%	3%	3%
Economic Class Spouses & Dependants	37%	16%	11%	10%	9%	7%	5%	3%
Family Class	34%	16%	13%	12%	11%	10%	8%	6%
Blended Sponsorship Refugees	75%	72%	64%	52%	58%	49%	38%
Government-Assisted Refugees	89%	92%	81%	78%	66%	54%	44%	35%
Privately Sponsored Refugees	73%	67%	54%	51%	40%	32%	24%	17%
Protected Persons	41%	33%	34%	29%	20%	18%	14%	9%
Other	28%	20%	16%	20%	17%	16%	12%	9%

One of the most significant shifts in the last few years has been uptake rates by year since admission before, during, and following the pandemic. New admissions during the pandemic were less likely to access services overall, and the existing client base, who would have been 1 or 2 years post-admission, were accessing services at higher rates than new arrivals. Given the demographic differences between the two cohorts (largely due to increased Temporary Resident transitions during the pandemic), this is to be expected. It also means that our service providers have had to pivot their service offerings multiple times during this period to accommodate clients with more or less experience in Canada, differing levels of need, etc.

Client breakdown by number of years since admission stacked bar chart, described below — 22% of clients receiving services in 2022-23 and 2023-24 had been in Canada for 6+ years.

Client Demographics

Newcomers to Canada remain eligible for settlement services until they choose to become naturalized citizens.^{Footnote 4} This means that while the Settlement Program’s base of eligible clients is immediately impacted by sudden increases or decreases in admissions, including measures implemented in response to crises, the program also continues to feel the cumulative impact of these events for as long as those clients remain eligible.

Each year, we publish Quickfacts which provides an in-depth look at who our Settlement Program clients are.

Key demographic highlights of Settlement Program clients during these years include:

There were more female than male clients for each type of service^{Footnote 5}.
Compared to during the pandemic, the Program’s clients were slightly younger, with the share of clients aged 35-64 decreasing from 46-42%.
Economic Class Principal Applicants made up a higher percentage of Employment Related Services clients than for any other service component, although this is a smaller share than during the pandemic (28% vs 24%)
Government Assisted Refugees accessed support services and community connections more than any other immigration category.
A lower proportion of ERS clients aged 17 and under reflects their pre-labour-market status. Similarly, the lack of LA & LT clients 17 and under is because only newcomers of legal school-leaving age are eligible to access IRCC-funded language services.
The percentage of clients who spoke neither of Canada’s official languages upon admission was highest among users of CC services, and lowest among users of ERS.
More clients accessed language training for English than for French.

Settlement Outcomes

The expected settlement and integration outcomes for all newcomers to Canada are that they are able to acquire the knowledge and skills they need, and are then able to apply them to their life in Canada. The Settlement Program and its services are intended to provide newcomers who require extra support with help obtaining needed information and improving their skills. For the purposes of this report, the short- and medium-term outcomes can be grouped into five themes with services tailored to address each theme.

Core Data Sources (PDF, 1.5 MB) provides more information about the NOS and other key sources used in this report.

A Gender-Based Analysis Plus approach was taken to the analysis, and key significant differences have been included where appropriate.

Gender difference

Francophone outcomes

Racialized newcomer outcomes

The primary data source of Settlement Program outcomes is the Newcomer Outcomes Survey (NOS), specifically its 2022 and 2023 survey waves. In order to capture outcomes from various points along the settlement timeline, the analysis consists of newcomers who became permanent residents of Canada between 2015 and 2022. The survey reaches both clients and non-clients of the Settlement Program, meaning IRCC can compare the self-reported outcomes of the two populations.

Client outcomes can be found in the accompanying infographics at the end of the chapter.

Newcomers are able to access services that meet their needs

A full analysis of awareness (PDF, 1.5 MB) of the Settlement Program and its impact on outcomes found that not all newcomers need Settlement Program services; there were other newcomers who would have used services if they had been aware of their availability.

Some newcomers experience barriers when trying to access the Settlement Program. To support access to services, IRCC funds enabling services which include: NAARS to identify a pathway for settlement, as well as Support Services such as child care, translation, interpretation, transportation, short-term counselling, and provisions for those with disabilities, to facilitate access to settlement services. Key findings related to this outcome are:

Awareness of the program increased slightly, from 68% during COVID-19 to 69% post-pandemic.
For clients, most (85%) continue to access services with no reported barriers.
The majority of clients felt IRCC-funded organizations helped them on their settlement journey, particularly by improving knowledge of Canada.
Most clients who received support services said their needs were met, although some gaps persist, specifically for women requiring childcare.
In general, non-clients of the Settlement Program reported higher levels of knowledge about Canada, employment, and language at admission, indicating a higher ability to settle independently.

Newcomers gain knowledge and are able to make decisions about life in Canada

Knowledge about life in Canada, and having resources to draw on for more information, are fundamental and can help immigrants make more informed decisions. While many (if not all) of the Program’s services aim to increase knowledge, Information and Orientation services are the main information support provided to newcomers. Key findings related to this outcome are:

The main sources of information are similar for clients and non-clients of the program: the internet,^{Footnote 6} friends, and family. The internet has advanced to first place since the previous report. Among clients, settlement service providers were the fourth most-cited sources of settlement information.
More clients report improved knowledge compared to non-clients across a variety of topics, indicating that for those who need support services, they were impactful.
The vast majority of both clients and non-clients report being able to make informed decisions about life in Canada.

Newcomers improve official language skills and use them in Canadian society

Knowing an official language improves a newcomer’s capacity to go about daily life in Canada and increases their chances of getting a job. Basic proficiency in English or French is also one of the requirements to obtain Canadian Citizenship. IRCC funds language assessments and training in order to support newcomers in learning one of Canada’s official languages. Key findings are relatively similar to the pandemic years:

Clients reported improvements in English skills more than non-clients did. This relates to a higher proportion of non-clients already having strong English-language skills when they became permanent residents (e.g., as part of the points-based system for economic class admissions), and consequently having less need for services and less room to improve.
The majority of newcomers report being able to speak English in a variety of real-world situations. Fewer newcomers report being able to speak French in the same situations.

More non-clients reported being able to communicate in French without help.

Newcomers acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for and participate in the Canadian labour market.

In the 2024 version of the Newcomer Outcomes Survey (PDF, 0.5 MB), questions were added to better understand how a newcomer’s current job corresponded (or not) to their education and experience.

Newcomers can contribute to the Canadian economy in many ways - through employment, volunteering, or providing unpaid work like caregiving that enables another person to have paid employment. Newcomers looking to directly participate in the Canadian labour market need to know how to present their existing skills in a way that will resonate with Canadian employers, and need to understand what new skills will be advantageous in the Canadian labour market. IRCC funds Employment Related Services to directly help clients increase their knowledge of employment in Canada. Key findings related to this outcome are:

Clients reported more improvement in their knowledge of employment topics compared to non-clients, again related to the fact that non-clients were more skilled when they became permanent residents.
As expected, more newcomers are participating in the labour market through paid work compared to the pandemic years, with 78% of clients and 84% of non-clients reporting employment (compared to 75% and 78% respectively during the pandemic). Most were working full time.
For those who were not working, many were contributing to Canada in other ways, like caring for a child, being a student, or being a homemaker.

Newcomers participate in and are connected to communities.

Newcomer connection and participation in communities signals that they are moving forward on the path to integration and that their new communities are creating space for these contributions. IRCC services bring together newcomers and long-time Canadians, Indigenous peoples, and settled immigrants with the aim of creating welcoming communities. Key findings related to this outcome are:

More clients than non-clients reported volunteering in the 12 months preceding the survey (27% vs 22%).
Many newcomers engage in community activities, with the most common types being professional, religious, cultural, or school-related.
Although there were slight decreases compared to COVID-19 years, most newcomers still feel that they belong to Canada (90%), and are welcomed by their community (92%), and the vast majority (87%) of newcomers have confidence in Canadian public institutions.

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

Both newcomer admissions and settlement client volumes have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the findings of this Stocktake echo those of previous reports. That overall patterns in service usage and the demographic characteristics of clients accessing services continue to be similar indicates that most newcomers continue to have timely access to the services required to meet their distinct needs. The majority of clients continued to report being able to access services without barriers, and that the services and support services they accessed helped them in their settlement journeys.

Looking ahead, findings in this report will serve as a baseline for monitoring any changes in service use under new Settlement Program guidelines and agreements that came into effect April 1, 2025. This also includes monitoring increased digital access to services and resulting outcomes, exploring duration of settlement service access that encourages access and fosters independence, and examining how ever-changing demographics of permanent residents impact the Settlement Program and its services.

Infographics

Service Usage

Service Access

Knowledge of Life in Canada

Knowledge of Official Languages

Knowledge of Working in Canada

Community Connections

Resettlement Assistance

Pre-Arrival Services

Crisis Response Clients (1/2)

Crisis Response Clients (2/2)

Chapter 2: Settlement Outcomes of Select GBA Plus Populations

In the 2022 and 2023 waves of the Newcomer Outcomes Survey (NOS), IRCC asked new questions related to income, disability, 2SLGBTQI+ status, and gender. IRCC was able to conduct advanced analysis^{Footnote 7} to uncover any differential outcomes these groups may be experiencing.^{Footnote 8} Please note that there were not enough French-speaking respondents to include in the analysis. It is important to note that it is not possible to determine the exact degree to which responses to the NOS are representative, as baseline information about all newcomers who are admitted as permanent residents is unavailable.

2SLGBTQI+

2SLGBTQI+ is the term used to designate sexual and gender diverse communities in Canada. It stands for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional people who identify as part of sexual and gender diverse communities.^{Footnote 9} According to recent research,^{Footnote 10} 1 in 20 Canadians (4.4%) aged 15 years and older and 1 in 10 youth aged 15 to 24 years (10.5%) reported being 2SLGBTQI+.

In the NOS, 5.5% of the newcomers reported being 2SLGBTQI+, slightly higher than the general Canadian population (4.4%). It is also important to note that 6.2% of respondents preferred not to disclose their 2SLGBTQI+ status, potentially indicating greater than 5.5% of 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers, and a limitation of the results for this analysis. The stigma that still exists may also be impacting the demographic characteristics observed for both the newcomer population and the general Canadian population.

Comparing the demographics of the 2SLGBTQI+newcomers and non-2SLGBTQI+ newcomers, 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers tended to be: younger, more likely to be a protected person,^{Footnote 11} less likely to be an economic immigrant, and less likely to be racialized.

As part of the in-Canada asylum program, people facing persecution in their home country because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics can seek refugee protection in Canada. This likely accounts for the higher proportion of Protected Persons in this population.

Select demographics of 2SLGBTQI+ and non-2SLGBTQI+ respondents dumbbell column chart, described below — Select demographics of 2SLGBTQI+ and non-2SLGBTQI+ respondents

Overall, the two groups reported similar rates of experiencing barriers (8%), education levels at landing and household income levels. The largest difference between the groups was a substantial increase in reporting a disability (36% for 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers vs 16%), specifically a mental health condition.

Overall, 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers had similar settlement outcomes compared with non-2SLGBTQI+ newcomers. While differences noted below were statistically significant (with the exception of sense of belonging), the overall impact remains small.

2SLGBTQI+ clients were much more likely to report experiences of discrimination while receiving Settlement services:

All clients: 10%
2SLGBTQI+ clients: 17%
Non-2SLGBTQI+ clients: 10%
Prefer not to say clients: 14%

Ability to use the English language: 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers scored slightly lower on measures of language usage (i.e. using English when conducting daily tasks).
Decision making: 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers scored slightly lower on decision-making measures (i.e. feeling they could make informed decisions about life in Canada).
Employment: 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers were unemployed at a slightly higher rate.
Sense of belonging: 2SLGBTQI+ newcomers score slightly lower on sense of belonging measures.

Disability

The question on self-identified disability used Statistics Canada’s Canadian Social Survey (2022) as a question model. Overall, 18% of NOS respondents reported having at least one long-term disability or condition, via a multiple response question.

Rates of self-identified disabilities bar chart, described below — Rates of self-identified disabilities

Statistics Canada’s 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability found that overall, 27% of Canadians aged 15 or older had at least one disability. This represented a significant increase compared to previous years, which Statistics Canada attributes to a rise in the number of people reporting mental health-related disabilities.

Comparing the demographics of those who did and did not self-identify as having a disability, women, those identifying as another gender, and resettled refugees were more likely to report a disability. Those not reporting a disability were more likely to be racialized.

Overall, having a disability had a statistically significant negative association with achieving all settlement outcomes, however the level of impact varied.

Settlement outcomes for respondents with self-reported disabilities graphical text boxes, described below — Differences in settlement outcomes for respondents with self-reported disabilities

Income

Household income can have a strong impact on one’s ability to fully settle and integrate into Canadian society. Statistics Canada’s 2022 Canadian Income Survey found that poverty rates were approaching pre-pandemic levels after the phase-out of pandemic-related benefits. Key findings from this survey include: racialized groups are more likely to live below the poverty line, that people with a disability are at a higher risk of poverty, and that the more recent an immigrant’s arrival, the more likely they are to be below the poverty line.^{Footnote 12}

The intent of the household income question in the NOS is to better understand if and how economic conditions can be linked to settlement outcomes. This question is not intended to be a measure of economic success. There are some limitations to analysis in that the survey question did not collect an exact number, but rather provided response options with ranges. In addition, 10% of clients indicated they preferred not to say. Across Canada, in 2023 the average income was $59,400, and the median income was $45,400.^{Footnote 13}

Self-reported household income brackets bar chart, described below — Self-reported household income brackets

When statistically controlling for other variables, non-clients of the Settlement Program had a household income 23% higher than clients. This is similar to how non-clients tended to have higher knowledge scores: it signifies that they are better-equipped to settle successfully in Canada, whereas clients may need some assistance in adapting.

On average, resettled refugees’ household income is 39% less than that of economic immigrants. Racialized newcomers and protected persons have a household income of approximately three-quarters of what their white and economic counterparts earn, respectively.

Household income brackets by immigration class and client status stacked column charts, described below — Self-reported household income brackets by immigration class and client status

Generally speaking, Economic immigrants we more likely to report higher levels of household income, while Resettled Refugees report much lower levels with over half reporting a household income of $40k or less.

In terms of settlement outcomes, making informed decisions and using English both increased as household income increased. Interestingly, lower household income is associated with a slightly higher sense of belonging.

Gender

Newcomers identifying as women had higher rates of having been admitted as sponsored family or an economic class spouse or dependant, and a higher rate of being Filipino. Newcomers identifying as men had higher rates of having been admitted as economic class principal applicants and a higher rate of being South Asian.

In terms of settlement outcomes, the main difference observed was for employment rates, with newcomers identifying as women having lower employment rates than newcomers identifying as men, when controlling for all other available variables. This was the case for newcomers overall, including among economic class principal applicants.

Employment Rates by Gender gauge charts, described below — Employment Rates by Gender

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

The questions introduced to the Newcomer Outcomes Survey have increased the ability to analyze outcomes for specific GBA+ populations. This chapter highlights some of the areas in which certain populations continue to experience worse outcomes when integrating in Canada. Looking ahead, we will leverage improved data collection and newly funded (April 2025) targeted programming to explore its impacts and identify best practices.

Chapter 3: Francophone Organizations and French-speaking Clients in the Settlement Program

“French-speaking” is used by IRCC to refer to newcomers whose primary official language is French. This includes those who declare knowledge of French only, as well as those who declare knowledge of both French and English, but indicate they are more comfortable communicating in French.

This chapter of the report focuses on Francophone immigration to Canada, and the settlement outcomes of French-speaking newcomers. The Policy on Francophone Immigration, launched in January 2024, reinforces IRCC’s commitment to making Francophone immigration a key and permanent priority. The Policy guides actions towards promoting the economic development and vitality of Francophone minority communities, as the government works towards increasing the demographic weight of French speakers in Canada outside Quebec, as per the modernized Official Languages Act. Under the Policy, annual admissions targets for French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec are integrated into the Multi-year Immigration Levels Plan.

Implemented in 2019, the Francophone Integration Pathway (FIP) is a suite of settlement services offered in French by Francophone organizations that facilitates the reception, integration, and creation of lasting ties between newcomers and Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec. In 2022–23, IRCC invested nearly $72 million to strengthen the FIP, which increased to more than $82 million in 2023-24.This investment demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting the successful integration of French-speaking newcomers and the development of Francophone minority communities outside of Quebec.

Admissions of French-speaking newcomers outside of Quebec

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 period, in recent years IRCC has increased both the number and proportion of French-speaking newcomers admitted outside of Quebec.

As part of the modernized Official Languages Act, the government has also committed to restoring the demographic weight of Francophone minority communities outside Quebec to what it was in 1971. The 2026-28 Immigration Levels Plan builds on this momentum with gradually increasing targets of 8.5% in 2025, 9.5% in 2026, and 10% in 2027.

Characteristics of recently admitted French-speaking newcomers

As with overall admissions of newcomers to Canada outside of Quebec, the majority of French-speaking admissions come from the Economic Class (including principal applicants (PA) and their spouses and dependants (SD)), with smaller shares coming from the Family Class, Resettled Refugees, and Protected Persons.

Immigration category breakdown of French-speaking PR admissions bar chart, described below — The majority (81%) of French-speaking newcomer admissions in 2022-23 and 2023-24 came through the Economic Class

The proportion of French-speaking admissions coming from the Economic Class has increased over time. This has been accompanied by a reduction in the share of admissions coming from other immigration categories, particularly the Family Class. The proportion of French-speaking Economic immigrants (PA and SD combined) is 24% higher than in the general newcomer population (81% vs 57% for general population). Conversely, the proportion of both Sponsored Family and Resettled Refugees is much higher in the general population. This demographic difference could have many follow-on effects as Economic immigrants are generally more equipped to settle independently, and tend to have slightly better outcomes.

Use of the Settlement Program by French-speaking Newcomers

There are several unique features to how French-speaking newcomers access settlement services:

The “par et pour les francophones” principle ensures that settlement services for French-speaking newcomers are provided by Francophone organizations, with referrals to these organizations made whenever feasible. Through the FIP, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada aims to have French-speaking newcomers receive services in French throughout their settlement process. The number of French-speaking clients accessing services from Francophone organizations has steadily increased from 18,120 in 2019-20 to 29,685 in 2023-24. Over the same period, the percentage of French-speaking clients who received services from Francophone organizations rose from 51% in 2019-20 to 64% in 2023-24. In addition, 50% of French-speaking clients have received their first settlement service from a Francophone SPO in 2021-22.

Francophone pre-arrival services put eligible French-speaking newcomers in touch with settlement services delivered under the FIP before their arrival in Canada, which ensures a smooth, seamless transition upon their arrival. Connexions francophones is the online platform through which Francophone organizations offer these pre-arrival services. The number of French-speaking clients served by Connexions francophones has more than tripled, rising from 1,375 in 2019-20 to 4,175 in 2023-24.

By combining data on when French-speaking newcomers are admitted to Canada and when they receive settlement services, it is possible to analyze uptake rates by immigration category, type of service, and demographics to gain insight into which French-speaking clients are accessing services at which point on their settlement journey. Results show that uptake rates for all services were higher for French-speaking newcomers admitted outside of Quebec than among the overall client population, but with overall trends and timing of service access being the same. (see Chapter 1 and results for the first year after admission presented at the end of this chapter).

Uptake rates for French-speaking newcomers, by service component line chart, described below — Uptake rates for French-speaking newcomers, by service component

Years Since Admission	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Overall	44%	30%	21%	19%	15%	12%	10%	8%
NAARS	28%	12%	7%	7%	5%	4%	4%	2%
IO	40%	22%	15%	13%	10%	9%	8%	6%
ERS	11%	7%	3%	3%	3%	1%	1%	1%
LA	13%	12%	7%	6%	5%	3%	2%	2%
LT	14%	6%	2%	2%	1%	1%	1%	1%
CC	6%	8%	5%	4%	3%	2%	2%	1%
Support Services	12%	9%	4%	4%	3%	2%	2%	2%

However, similarly to all newcomers, there are some who continue to access services well beyond their initial years in Canada.

Analysis of French-speaking uptake rates by immigration category shows that for all service components, French-speaking clients had a higher uptake rate in their admission year than the overall client base:

First-year uptake rates by service component clustered column chart, described below — First-year uptake rates by service component

Uptake rates for French-speaking newcomers, by immigration category line chart, described below — Uptake rates for French-speaking newcomers, by immigration category

Years Since Admission	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Overall	44%	30%	21%	19%	15%	12%	10%	8%
Economic Class Principal Applicants	40%	22%	13%	13%	9%	4%	2%	2%
Economic Class Spouses & Dependants	49%	33%	20%	17%	12%	7%	4%	4%
Family Class	41%	33%	24%	21%	17%	15%	12%	9%
Blended Sponsorship Refugees	75%	75%	0%	30%	57%	40%	33%
Government-Assisted Refugees	88%	92%	78%	62%	53%	44%	36%	33%
Privately Sponsored Refugees	74%	71%	62%	52%	36%	30%	21%	13%
Protected Persons	42%	33%	36%	30%	21%	17%	16%	8%
Other	23%	26%	26%	24%	20%	16%	13%	9%

French-speaking newcomers admitted through the Economic Class had uptake rates comparable to members of the Family Class; as the majority of French-speaking newcomers were admitted through the Economic Class, this translates into a substantial number of clients for the Settlement Program and could speak to the success of outreach undertaken in the FIP.

French-speaking clients from the Economic and Family Classes had higher uptake rates in their admission year compared to the overall client base. French-speaking Resettled Refugees and Protected Persons had similarly high uptake rates as members of these immigration categories overall.

First-year uptake rates by immigration category clustered column chart, described below — First-year uptake rates by immigration category

Uptake rates for services tend to decrease as newcomers spend more time in Canada. This is echoed in the way that nearly two-thirds (65%) of French-speakers using services in 2022-23 and 2023-24 did so either in the year they were admitted or the year after.

French-speaking client breakdown stacked bar chart, described below — Only 10.2% of French-speaking clients using services in 2022-23 and 2023-24 had been in Canada for 6 or more years, compared to 22% for the overall client base.

The reasons for the difference with the overall client base are unknown, but could be related to a higher share of Economic immigrants, and are worth exploring to discover any best-practices within the Francophone sector, notably with its one stop shop for pre-arrival services via Connexions Francophones.

French-speaking Client Demographics

Key demographic highlights of French-speaking Settlement Program clients during these years are similar as those among clients overall:

There were more female than male French-speaking clients for each type of service.^{Footnote 14}
French-speaking Economic Class Principal Applicants made up a higher percentage of ERS clients than for any other service component.
French-speaking Clients admitted through the Family Class had a higher rate of taking LT services than any other domestic service type.
More clients accessed language training for English than for French.

Compared to clients overall, French-speaking clients from the Economic Class made up a higher share of the client base, which aligns with the higher proportion of economic class newcomers among French-speaking admissions. Two-thirds of French-speaking clients received at least one settlement service from a Francophone service provider organization.

As a flagship measure of the Policy on Francophone Immigration and the Official Languages Action Plan (2023-2028), IRCC provided funding to the Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne (AFFC) to work with RDÉE Canada to develop a community-based strategy in partnership with the entire Francophone settlement sector. The goal of this strategy was to identify objectives and responses to strengthen the integration pathway of women by providing them with timely access to targeted services that meet their particular needs. The strategy was designed based on research and consultation that took place during 2023.

Francophone immigrant women in minority settings face increased mental burdens and family responsibilities during their immigration journey. They also play a crucial role in transmitting French language and culture within their family units and communities. However, they encounter multiple barriers which hinders their economic and social integration, placing them in a vulnerable and isolated position. Services available do not always meet their diverse needs which has a direct impact not only on the immigrant women themselves, but also on their families. Some of the main obstacles identified in the Strategy include access to healthcare services, access to housing, employment services, professional training, and childcare services in French. You can access the Strategy here: www.immigration.affc.ca

French-speaking Settlement Outcomes

The expected settlement and integration outcomes for all newcomers to Canada are that they are able to acquire the knowledge and skills they need, and are then able to apply them to their life in Canada. The Settlement Program and its services are intended to provide all newcomers, including French-speaking, who need extra support with help obtaining information and improving their skills. For the purposes of this report, the short- and medium-term outcomes can be grouped into five themes with services tailored to address each theme.

The primary data source of Settlement Program outcomes is the Newcomer Outcomes Survey (NOS) 2022 and 2023 survey waves. In order to capture outcomes from various points along the settlement timeline, the analysis represents newcomers who became permanent residents Canada between 2015 and 2022. The survey reaches both clients and non-clients of the Settlement Program, meaning IRCC can compare self-reported outcomes of the two populations.

The following analysis focuses on responses by French-speaking newcomers who were residing within Canada, but outside of Quebec, when replying to the NOS. They can be identified by linking NOS responses to administrative immigration files using the methodology described earlier in this chapter.

French-speaking newcomers are able to access services that meet their needs

Satisfaction rates for French-speaking clients lollipop bar chart, described below — Satisfaction rates for French-speaking clients

78% of French-speaking respondents were aware of IRCC-funded services.
This is higher than the 69% of overall respondents who were aware.
- Of French-speaking respondents who were not aware, 71% would have used services.
For French-speaking clients, most (78%) continue to access services with no reported barriers; the top barriers for French-speaking respondents were the same as overall (clients: not aware of services, services were inadequate, sessions were full; non-clients: did not need services, not aware of services, hours were inconvenient).
The majority of French-speaking clients felt IRCC-funded organizations helped with their settlement journey, particularly by improving knowledge of Canada.
Most clients who received support services said their needs were met
French-speaking non-clients of the Settlement Program reported higher levels of knowledge about Canada, employment, and language at admission, indicating a lower need for services within this group.

French-speaking newcomers gain knowledge and are able to make decisions about life in Canada

For both French-speaking clients and non-clients, three of the top four sources of settlement information were the same:

Rank	French-speaking Clients	French-speaking Non-Clients
1	The internet^{Footnote 15}
2	Friends
3	IRCC-funded organizations	Employers and/or co-workers
4	Family

Data source: Newcomer Outcomes Survey

More French-speaking clients report improved knowledge compared to non-clients across a variety of topics, indicating that information services were needed by French-speaking clients, and had an impact.
The vast majority of both French-speaking clients and non-clients report being able to make informed decisions about life in Canada.

French-speaking newcomers improve official language skills and use them in society

As expected, only a small share of French-speaking newcomers reported improving their French language skills, as the vast majority had strong French language skills when admitted to Canada.
Of the French-speaking newcomers who reported speaking at least some English, more clients reported improvements in English skills, related to the fact that non-clients tended to report higher English-language skills at time of admission than clients.
Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of French-speaking newcomers reported being able to speak French in a variety of real-world situations.

Ability to use official languages stacked column chart, described below — Change in ability to use official languages
among French-speaking respondents

French-speaking newcomers acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for and participate in the Canadian labour market

The majority of French-speaking respondents reported being employed, though a higher percentage of non-clients than clients were employed (85% versus 78%). Most of those reporting employment were employed full-time.
French-speaking clients reported more improvement in their knowledge of employment topics compared to non-clients, again related to the fact that non-clients were more skilled when they became permanent residents. Both of these results are aligned with the broader newcomer population.
Change in levels of knowledge of employment in Canada among French-speaking respondents
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Chart showing change in levels of knowledge of employment in Canada among French-speaking respondents

This stacked column chart shows how clients and non-clients described their level of knowledge of employment in Canada, related to several topics. Each stacked column includes the percentage of respondents who described their level of knowledge of this topic as high at time of admission as a permanent resident, the percentage of respondents who reported improving their level of knowledge of this topic between being admitted to Canada and being surveyed, and the sum of these two values, showing the total percentage of clients or non-clients who achieved high levels of knowledge of this topic.
- For the overall results among French-speaking respondents, 24% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 32% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 49% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 38% of non-clients. Combining these results, 73% of clients reported strong levels of overall knowledge of life in Canada, compared to 70% of non-clients.
- For knowledge of job searching among French-speaking respondents, 28% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 40% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 53% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 38% of non-clients. Combining these results, 81% of clients reported strong levels of knowledge of job searching in Canada, compared to 79% of non-clients.
- For knowledge of networking among French-speaking respondents, 23% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 31% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 55% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 47% of non-clients. Combining these results, 78% of clients reported strong levels of knowledge of networking in Canada, compared to 77% of non-clients.
- For knowledge of qualification assessment among French-speaking respondents, 29% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 29% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 44% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 36% of non-clients. Combining these results, 73% of clients reported strong levels of knowledge of qualification assessment in Canada, compared to 66% of non-clients.
- For knowledge of starting a business among French-speaking respondents, 9% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 10% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 46% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 38% of non-clients. Combining these results, 54% of clients reported strong levels of knowledge of starting a business in Canada, compared to 47% of non-clients.
- For knowledge of using soft skills among French-speaking respondents, 34% of clients were admitted to Canada with high levels of knowledge, compared to 49% of non-clients. Between being admitted and being surveyed, 44% of clients improved their levels of knowledge, compared to 32% of non-clients. Combining these results, 78% of clients reported strong levels of overall knowledge of life in Canada, compared to 81% of non-clients.
Data Source: Newcomer Outcomes Survey
For those who were not working, many were contributing to Canada in other ways, like being a student, caring for a child, or being a homemaker.

French-speaking newcomers participate in and are connected to communities

More French-speaking clients than non-clients reported volunteering in the 12 months preceding the survey (37% vs 27%).
Many French-speaking newcomers engage in community activities, mostly cultural, religious, or ethnically related.
Most French-speaking newcomers feel that they belong to Canada (88%), and are welcomed by their community (90%), and the vast majority (91%) of newcomers have confidence in Canadian public institutions. Sense of belonging was higher among French-speaking clients than French-speaking non-clients, and slightly lower than for the overall population.

Sense of belonging clustered column chart, described below — Sense of belonging

The Welcoming Francophone Communities (WFC) initiative aims to support the reception and settlement of French-speaking newcomers in 14 Francophone and Acadian communities in Canada. It fosters connections and promotes a sense of belonging among newcomers into their host communities through a mix of indirect and direct services. Following the success of the initiative, in January 2024, the Department announced the renewal of the 14 initial communities and the expansion to 10 new communities across the country.

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

In recent years, IRCC has increased both the number and proportion of French-speaking newcomers admitted outside of Quebec, met or exceeding targets established as part of the modernized Official Languages Act. As these targets continue to grow, we will continue to monitor the services accessed by French-speaking clients, as well as Francophone organization’s successes and any challenges and how those can be applied to the broader Settlement Program.

Footnotes

Footnote 1

2SLGBTQI+ stands for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional people who identify as part of sexual and gender diverse communities. https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/free-to-be-me/what-is-2slgbtqi-plus.html

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Footnote 2

IRCC provides the Quebec government with funding in the form of a grant, to offset the costs associated with the reception and integration services provided by the province.

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Footnote 3

Government-Assisted Refugees have initial services provided for the first 6-8 weeks via the Resettlement Assistance Program, after which time they are transitioned to Settlement Program services. Protected Persons and Privately-Sponsored Refugees do not have access to RAP.

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Footnote 4

Newcomers arriving under special initiatives, like CUAET, may have different terms of eligibility.

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There were too few clients identifying as Gender X to report on separately.

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Footnote 6

In the NOS, the internet option is specific to things like social media, blogs, discussion groups, other websites. Websites managed by organizations or various levels of Government are included in separate responses and not named as top sources.

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Footnote 7

This analysis involved both linear and median regressions, and adjustment factors included demographic characteristics such as gender and immigration category, as well as additional factors such as household income level and number of friends.

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Footnote 8

Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) analysis looks at results for people belonging to different populations related to, e.g., disability, economic status, and sexual orientation to support the development of responsive and inclusive policies, programs, and other initiatives.

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Footnote 9

https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/free-to-be-me/what-is-2slgbtqi-plus.html

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Footnote 10

Socioeconomic profile of the 2SLGBTQI+ population aged 15 years and older, 2019 to 2021. The Daily, January 25, 2024. Statistics Canada

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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/about-refugee-system/2slgbtqi-plus.html

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https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240426/dq240426a-eng.htm

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https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1110023901

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There were too few clients identifying as Gender X to report on separately.

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2025 Settlement Outcomes ReportPost-pandemic stocktake and outcomes analysis

Executive Summary

Topics in this report

Chapter 1: Settlement Program Stocktake 2022-23 and 2023-24

Post-COVID-19 permanent resident admissions and client volumes

Characteristics of recently landed newcomers

The Settlement Program and its Clients

Overview of IRCC’s Settlement Program

Settlement Program Funding

Use of the Settlement Program post-COVID-19

Client Demographics

Settlement Outcomes

Newcomers are able to access services that meet their needs

Newcomers gain knowledge and are able to make decisions about life in Canada

Newcomers improve official language skills and use them in Canadian society

Newcomers acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for and participate in the Canadian labour market.

Newcomers participate in and are connected to communities.

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

Infographics

Chapter 1 Infographics – Service Usage

Chapter 1 Infographics – Newcomers are able to access services that meet their needs

Chapter 1 Infographics – Newcomers gain knowledge and are able to make decisions about life in Canada

Chapter 1 Infographics – Newcomers improve official language skills and use them in Canadian society

Chapter 1 Infographics – Newcomers acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for and participate in the Canadian labour market

Chapter 1 Infographics – Newcomers participate in and are connected to communities

Chapter 1 Infographics – Resettlement Assistance Program

Chapter 1 Infographics – Pre-arrival Services

Chapter 1 Infographics – Settlement supports for crisis response clients (page 1)

Chapter 1 Infographics – Settlement supports for crisis response clients (page 2)

Chapter 2: Settlement Outcomes of Select GBA Plus Populations

2SLGBTQI+

Disability

Income

Gender

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

Chapter 3: Francophone Organizations and French-speaking Clients in the Settlement Program

Admissions of French-speaking newcomers outside of Quebec

Characteristics of recently admitted French-speaking newcomers

Use of the Settlement Program by French-speaking Newcomers

French-speaking Client Demographics

French-speaking Settlement Outcomes

French-speaking newcomers are able to access services that meet their needs

French-speaking newcomers gain knowledge and are able to make decisions about life in Canada

French-speaking newcomers improve official language skills and use them in society

French-speaking newcomers acquire knowledge, skills, and connections to prepare for and participate in the Canadian labour market

French-speaking newcomers participate in and are connected to communities

Conclusion & Areas We’re Monitoring

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