Sector Knowledge
The Sector Knowledge section of AAISA’s toolkit includes a video library, documents and links that are relevant to the immigration sector. If you would like to request any additional information, please let us know!
General Immigration Video Resources:
Immigrants vs. Refugees: How are people getting into Canada?
How is Canada’s immigration system different from the U.S.?
What happens when an asylum seeker gets picked up at the border?
Are border crossers breaking the law and jumping the queue?
Do refugee claimants automatically get access to our hospitals and doctors?
How much do refugees and immigrants get in social assistance?
Immigrate and live in French in Canada
Citizenship (Becoming Canadian)
Canada immigration explained: Answers to 9 common questions
Canadian Language Resources:
Language training options for newcomers to Canada
Understanding the Canadian Language Benchmarks
Canadian Immigration Explained:
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Post-Graduation Work Permit
Additional Resource Links:
Newcomer Categories and the Role of Settlement Agencies Infographics (English)
Newcomer Categories and the Role of Settlement Agencies Infographics (French)
Supplementary Information for the 2021-2023 Immigration Levels Plan
Settlement Program at a glance
Gender, diversity and inclusion statistics
Welcome to Canada – What you should know
What is the Citizenship Challenge? | Citizenship Challenge
Alberta Labour and Immigration as Alberta’s provincial ministry
Attracting and Retaining Immigrants A tool box of ideas for smaller centres
Supporting immigrants and immigration to Alberta – Open Government
Supporting immigrants and immigration to Alberta: An overview of the Government of Alberta strategy to increase the number of immigrants to Alberta.
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