Strengthening Sector Knowledge: Insights for the Newcomer-Serving Community
This section of AAISA’s toolkit is dedicated to sector knowledge and includes a curated selection of videos, publications, and links tailored to the needs of the immigration and newcomer-serving sector.
If there are specific resources you are seeking, or if you would like to request the addition of further materials, please contact us.
Canadian Immigration Explained:
- Canada’s Immigration System: An Overview
- Immigration and Citizenship -This is the central hub for all immigration services, including applications for permanent residence, temporary visas, citizenship, and more.
- Immigrate to Canada Provides detailed information on various immigration programs, eligibility criteria, and application processes.
- How is Canada’s immigration system different from the U.S.?
- Immigrants vs. Refugees: How are people getting into Canada?
- Immigrate and live in French in Canada
- Immigration Guide (PDF) – A comprehensive guide detailing the immigration process, requirements, and procedures.
- Citizenship (Becoming Canadian)
Settlement and Integration Services for Newcomers
- Welcome to Canada: Publications for newcomers
- Settling in Canada: free services to help transition smoothly to everyday life in Canada
- Directory of settlement organizations: Find free newcomer services near you.
- Alberta Registry Immigration Tip Sheet – concise guide designed to help newcomers to Alberta understand the documentation requirements for obtaining: Alberta Driver’s License or ID Card and Alberta Health Care
- Welcoming with Purpose: Pre-Arrival Services and Planning for Canada (PfC) Role in Settlement Success – a document about how pre-arrival services, especially the Planning for Canada (PfC) program, help immigrants prepare for a successful transition to life in Canada.
Canadian Language Resources:
Other IRCC Resources
GOA Resources:
- 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.
- Human Rights of Alberta
General Immigration Video Resources:
- 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?
- The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score