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The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is a multi-year program that will replace several aging, archaic and incompatible core business systems of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) some of which are 30 years old, supporting over 240 points of service across Canada and around the world. It is an integrated, case-management-based set of applications and infrastructure components that will support the client operations of CIC and the CBSA.
Once in place, the GCMS will improve overall program integrity, effectiveness and client-service delivery. It will also facilitate communications and data sharing between CIC and the CBSA and with our other partners for the purposes of the administration of the IRPA. In addition, the GCMS will provide the technological foundation to support new business initiatives and capitalize on innovative technology by replacing outdated systems that are extremely difficult to support and maintain.
Project Phase |
The GCMS project is in the system test phase of the application with continuing development of supporting components. |
Lead Department |
Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
Participating Agency |
Canada Border Services Agency |
Contracting Authority |
Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Prime Contractor |
Accenture Inc. |
Major Milestones | Date |
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Treasury Board approves full funding for the GCMS project at the same time as CIC’s Treasury Board submission on the implementation of policy reforms and the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. | August 2000 |
Treasury Board grants preliminary project approval and major Crown project designation to the GCMS. | March 2001 |
Treasury Board grants Effective Project Approval (EPA) to the GCMS. | January 2002 |
Request for proposal for the acquisition of a commercial, case management off-the-shelf software package posted for tender by Public Works and Government Services Canada. | February 2002 |
Contract for the case management off-the-shelf software package awarded. | March 2003 |
Business modelling and high-level requirements completed. | May 2003 |
Treasury Board grants Amended Effective Project Approval to the GCMS. | October 2003 |
The first GCMS business component (Citizenship) is implemented. | September 2004 |
Treasury Board grants a second amendment to the EPA. | September 2005 |
Preliminary findings of the System Under Development Audit of the GCMS project are available at the time of the amended EPA submission, and the final report is presented in November 2005. | November 2005 |
Development of the remaining GCMS functionality (Immigration Facilitation, and Enforcement and Refugees). | Ongoing |
Treasury Board grants a third amendment to the EPA. | February 2007 |
Implementation of the remaining GCMS functionality (Immigration Facilitation, and Enforcement and Refugees). | Under review |
Summary of Non-recurring Expenditures:
Global Case Management System ($ Millions, including GST)
Global Case Management System |
Currently Estimated Total Expenditure |
Expenditures to March 31, 2006 |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
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Project definition Preliminary project approval |
16.7 |
16.7 |
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Planning Effective project approval |
50.4 |
50.4 |
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Implementation (amended effective project approval) |
223.8 |
140.2 |
53.5 |
30.1 |
Progress Report and Explanation of Variances
Industrial Benefits
Program Activity |
Forecast |
Planned |
Planned |
Planned |
Integration Program – Grants |
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Grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord |
194.9 |
224.4 |
237.5 |
237.5 |
Citizenship Program – Grants |
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Institute for Canadian Citizenship |
3.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total Grants |
197.9 |
224.4 |
237.5 |
237.5 |
Canada’s Role in International Migration and Protection – Contributions |
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Migration Policy Development (Note 3) |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
International Organization for Migration |
1.1 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
2.0 |
Integration Program – Contributions |
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Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program |
72.8 |
173.6 |
208.2 |
250.9 |
Host Program |
5.2 |
10.1 |
11.9 |
14.1 |
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada |
119.7 |
174.7 |
254.6 |
237.4 |
Contributions to provinces (Note 4) |
77.6 |
97.6 |
113.8 |
134.9 |
Resettlement Assistance Program |
46.3 |
49.5 |
49.5 |
48.4 |
Total Contributions |
323.0 |
507.8 |
640.3 |
688.0 |
Total Transfer Payments |
520.9 |
732.2 |
877.8 |
925.5 |
Note 1 – Includes Main Estimates plus Supplementary Estimates, including the transfer of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative to the Treasury Board Secretariat.
Note 2 – Represents resources approved for 2006–2007 for the payment of a new grant to establish the Institute for Canadian Citizenship.
Note 3 – Migration Policy Development provides funding to several organizations, including the Regional Conference on Migration (RCM or " Puebla ") and the Intergovernmental Consultations on Asylum, Refugee and Migration Policies in Europe (IGC).
Note 4 – Contributions to provinces include contributions to British Columbia and Manitoba.
Explanation of change: Planned spending for 2007–2008 increases by $212M over 2006–2007 and includes new resources of $102M for the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, $74M for the extension of Settlement services nationally, $28M for increased costs under the Canada-Quebec Accord and $20M for additional Settlement funding. These increases were partially offset by sunsetting funding of integration costs related to the processing of parents and grandparents totalling $12M.
2008–2009 planned spending rises by $146M over the previous year, primarily due to increased funding of $111M for the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, $25M for additional Settlement funding and escalation of the Canada-Quebec Accord by $13M, slightly offset by the sunsetting of $3M of funding for the extension of Settlement services nationally.
In 2009–2010 planned spending rises by $48M over the previous year, primarily due to additional Settlement funding.
Horizontal Initiative - Resettlement Assistance Program |
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Horizontal Initiative: Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) |
Lead Department(s): Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) |
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Start Date:1998 |
End Date:Terms and conditions must be renewed by March 31, 2010. |
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Total Funding Allocated: $49.6M |
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Description: The RAP provides income support and a range of other services to government-assisted refugees (GARs) who arrive in Canada following an overseas identification and selection process. Under RAP, income support is provided to GARs for up to 12 months and up to 24 months for those with special needs. Income support amounts are set in line with provincial social assistance rates. Service provider organizations (SPOs) deliver, on behalf of CIC, various settlement and orientation services to GARs within their first 4 to 6 weeks in Canada. These services range from initial reception at the airport to finding permanent accommodation. RAP falls under two of CIC's three strategic outcomes: Reflection of Canadian Values and Interests in the Management of International Migration, including Refugee Protection, as well as Successful Integration of Newcomers and Promotion of Canadian Citizenship. Through this program, Canada welcomes and provides direct financial support to more refugees than any nation other than the United States of America. Further information is available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/resettle-menu.html. |
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Shared Outcome(s): The strategic outcome for RAP is to ensure that GARs are sufficiently supported in their adaptation, integration and settlement in Canada. This can best be achieved by coordinating and harmonizing the delivery of refugee delivery programs in order to ensure the seamless delivery of services, promoting a comprehensive client centred approach to the integration of refugees, and continuing to develop the evidentiary base on GARs through research, evaluation and consultation. Multi-faceted partnerships need to be continually developed and strengthened at the intra-departmental, inter-departmental, private sponsor, community, provincial, municipal, private sector and service provider/non-governmental levels to ensure that this strategic outcome is achieved. |
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Governance Structure(s): The federal partner (CIC) is governed by Treasury Board approved terms and conditions and financial directives, the Financial Administration Act, the RAP Operations Manual, and the Contribution Accountability Framework (CAF), which is currently being implemented in stages. The CAF ensures the accountability of settlement expenditures through the monitoring of service delivery and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Information collected will also be used to identify program changes that will enhance the capacity of newcomers to integrate into Canadian society. There are five key elements in the CAF: performance measurement, evaluation, contribution agreement process, management control (where applicable, under an agreement), and provincial-territorial accountability. Service provider organizations are governed by contribution agreements entered into with CIC. Sponsorship Agreement Holders who undertake to support GARs through the Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) program are governed by: the terms of the master Sponsorship Agreement with CIC and individual sponsorship undertakings signed by the organization. Quebec 's role in providing support to GARs is governed by the Canada-Quebec Accord. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each Program | Name of Programs | Total Allocation ($ millions) |
Planned Spending for 2007/08 ($ millions) |
Expected Results for 2007/08 |
1. N/A | a. RAP | $49.6 M | $49.6 M |
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Total $49.6 M | Total $49.6 M | |||
Results to be achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): SPOs provided services as per contribution agreements. | ||||
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Date Approved: |
Horizontal Initiative - Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) |
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Horizontal Initiative: Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) |
Lead Department(s): Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) |
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Start Date: 1992 |
End Date: Terms and conditions must be renewed by March 31, 2010. |
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Total Funding Allocated: $174.7M |
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Description: The objective of the LINC program is to provide basic language instruction to adult newcomers in one of Canada 's official languages. LINC facilitates the social, cultural and economic integration of immigrants and refugees into Canada. In addition, the LINC curriculum includes information that helps orient newcomers to the Canadian way of life. |
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Shared Outcome(s): The strategic outcome (objective) of LINC is to provide language training in one of Canada 's official languages to adult immigrants in order to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration into Canada so that they may become participating members of Canadian society as quickly as possible. |
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Governance Structure(s): The federal partner (CIC) is governed by Treasury Board approved terms and conditions and financial directives, the Financial Administration Act, the Settlement Manual, and the Contribution Accountability Framework (CAF), which is currently being implemented in stages. The CAF ensures the accountability of settlement expenditures through the monitoring of service delivery and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Information collected will also be used to identify program changes that will enhance the capacity of newcomers to integrate into Canadian society. There are five key elements in the CAF: performance measurement, evaluation, contribution agreement process, management control (where applicable, under an agreement), and provincial-territorial accountability. Service provider partners are governed by contribution agreements entered into with the federal government. Settlement services are also provided to newcomers to Canada by provinces which have signed settlement services agreements with the Government of Canada. Settlement funding is provided through Alternative Funding Arrangements. Currently two provinces have signed such agreements: British Columbia (latest agreement signed April 5, 2004 ) and Manitoba (latest agreement signed June 2, 2003 ). The two provincial governments maintain primary responsibility for the design, administration and delivery of settlement and integration services for immigrants in their own provinces. They provide and manage settlement services comparable to those offered by CIC. Settlement services in the province of Quebec are governed by the Canada-Quebec Accord, signed in 1991, under which Quebec receives federal funding in the form of a grant and has the responsibility for selecting immigrants and providing settlement services to newcomers. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each Program | Name of Programs | Total Allocation ($ millions) | Planned Spending for 2007/08 ($ millions) |
Expected Results for 2007/08 |
1. N/A | a. LINC | $174.7M | $174.7M |
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Total $174.7M |
Total $174.7M |
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Results to be achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): Three provinces have special agreements with the federal government regarding the delivery of settlement services. Under the terms of the Canada-Quebec Accord, funds are transferred directly to the Quebec provincial government for settlement services. The provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba have each signed an agreement with CIC and have assumed responsibility for the design, delivery and administration of settlement services. | ||||
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Date Approved: |
Horizontal Initiative - HOST |
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Horizontal Initiative: Host |
Lead Department(s): Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) |
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Start Date: 1984 |
End Date: Terms and conditions must be renewed by March 31, 2010. |
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Total Funding Allocated: $10.0M |
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Description: The objective of the Host Program is to help immigrants overcome the stress of moving to a new country. Volunteers familiar with Canadian ways help newcomers learn about available services and how to use them, practise English and French, get contacts in their field of work and participate in the community. At the same time, host Canadians learn about new cultures, other lands and different languages; they make new friends and they strengthen community life. |
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Shared Outcome(s): The strategic outcome of Host is to provide settlement services to newcomers to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration so they may become participating members of Canadian society as quickly as possible. |
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Governance Structure(s): The federal partner (CIC) is governed by Treasury Board approved terms and conditions and financial directives, the Financial Administration Act, the Host Operations Manual, and the Contribution Accountability Framework (CAF), which is currently being implemented in stages. The CAF ensures the accountability of settlement expenditures through the monitoring of service delivery and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Information collected will also be used to identify program changes that will enhance the capacity of newcomers to integrate into Canadian society. There are five key elements in the CAF: performance measurement, evaluation, contribution agreement process, management control (where applicable, under an agreement), and provincial-territorial accountability. Service provider partners are governed by contribution agreements entered into with the federal government. Settlement services are also provided to newcomers to Canada by provinces which have signed settlement services agreements with the Government of Canada. Settlement funding is provided through Alternative Funding Arrangements. Currently two provinces have signed such agreements: British Columbia (latest agreement signed April 5, 2004) and Manitoba (latest agreement signed June 2, 2003 ). The two provincial governments maintain primary responsibility for the design, administration and delivery of settlement and integration services for immigrants in their own provinces. They provide and manage settlement services comparable to those offered by CIC. Settlement services in the province of Quebec are governed by the Canada-Quebec Accord, signed in 1991, under which Quebec receives federal funding in the form of a grant and has the responsibility for selecting immigrants and providing settlement services to newcomers. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each Program | Name of Programs | Total Allocation ($ millions) |
Planned Spending for 2007/08 ($ millions) |
Expected Results for 2007/08 |
1. N/A
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a. Host
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$10.0M
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$10.0M
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Total $10.0M | Total $10.0M | |||
Results to be achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): Three provinces have special agreements with the federal government regarding the delivery of settlement services. Under the terms of the Canada-Quebec Accord, funds are transferred directly to the Quebec provincial government for settlement services. The provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba have each signed an agreement with CIC and have assumed responsibility for the design, delivery and administration of settlement services. | ||||
Contact: |
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Date Approved: |
Horizontal Initiative – Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada |
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Horizontal Initiative: Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) |
Lead Department(s): Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) |
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Start Date: 1974 |
End Date: Terms and conditions must be renewed by March 31, 2010. |
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Total Funding Allocated: $173.6M |
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Description: The objective of ISAP is to help immigrants settle and integrate into Canadian society so they may become participating members as soon as possible. ISAP funding is provided to deliver direct services to immigrants such as reception, orientation, translation, interpretation and employment-related services. ISAP services include the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) initiative, which aims to provide a realistic view of life in Canada before arrival. Orientation sessions are delivered by international organizations in various countries. Topics include education, climate, housing, cost of living and employment. |
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Shared Outcome(s): The strategic outcome of ISAP is to provide settlement services to newcomers to facilitate their social, cultural, economic and political integration so they may become participating members of Canadian society as quickly as possible. |
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Governance Structure(s): The federal partner (CIC) is governed by Treasury Board approved terms and conditions and financial directives, the Financial Administration Act, the Settlement Manual, and the Contribution Accountability Framework (CAF), which is currently being implemented in stages. The CAF ensures the accountability of settlement expenditures through the monitoring of service delivery and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Information collected will also be used to identify program changes that will enhance the capacity of newcomers to integrate into Canadian society. There are five key elements in the CAF: performance measurement, evaluation, contribution agreement process, management control (where applicable, under an agreement), and provincial-territorial accountability. Service provider partners are governed by contribution agreements entered into with the federal government. Settlement services are also provided to newcomers to Canada by provinces which have signed settlement services agreements with the Government of Canada. Settlement funding is provided through Alternative Funding Arrangements. Currently two provinces have signed such agreements: British Columbia (latest agreement signed April 5, 2004) and Manitoba (latest agreement signed June 2, 2003 ). The two provincial governments maintain primary responsibility for the design, administration and delivery of settlement and integration services for immigrants in their own provinces. They provide and manage settlement services comparable to those offered by CIC. Settlement services in the province of Quebec are governed by the Canada-Quebec Accord, signed in 1991, under which Quebec receives federal funding in the form of a grant and has the responsibility for selecting immigrants and providing settlement services to newcomers. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each Program | Name of Programs | Total Allocation ($ millions) |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 ($ millions) |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
1 N/A | a. ISAP | $173.6M | $173.6M |
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Total $173.6M | Total $173.6M | |||
Results to be achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): Three provinces have special agreements with the federal government regarding the delivery of settlement services. Under the terms of the Canada-Quebec Accord, funds are transferred directly to the Quebec provincial government for settlement services. The provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba have each signed an agreement with CIC and have assumed responsibility for the design, delivery and administration of settlement services. | ||||
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Date Approved: |
* This amount includes $41.45M for the Enhanced Language Training initiative
Horizontal Initiative – Enhanced Language Training Initiative |
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Horizontal Initiative: Enhanced Language Training Initiative (ELT) |
Lead Department(s): Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) |
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Start Date: 2003 |
End Date: Linked to the renewal of the terms and conditions of the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) by March 31st, 2010. |
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Total Funding Allocated:$41.45M |
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Description: The objective of ELT is to provide labour market level of language training, including job-specific language training, to immigrants at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) levels 7-10 in larger centres and CLB levels 1-10 in smaller centres where no language training infrastructure exists. Service delivery projects must also include a bridge-to-work component, such as: access to internships; temporary or permanent work placement opportunities; a mentorship component to enable skilled immigrants to meet peers and begin developing a network in their chosen field of employment; or help with professional licensure and job search. CIC will provide up to 100 percent of the total cost of a project proposed by a service provider however proposals that demonstrate financial or non-financial partnerships are given preference. Provinces and territories must contribute at least 20 percent of cost-shared projects. The ELT initiative is an important component of the Government of Canada's efforts to attract highly skilled workers and ensure more successful integration of immigrants into the economy and communities. |
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Shared Outcome(s): The strategic outcome of the ELT is employment for immigrants that is commensurate with their education and experience. In addition, ELT assists in providing employers with a broader pool of skilled workers ready to access the labour market. |
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Governance Structure(s): The ELT is a component of the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP). As such, the federal partner (CIC) is governed by Treasury Board approved terms and conditions and financial directives, the Financial Administration Act, the Settlement Manual, and the Contribution Accountability Framework (CAF), which is currently being implemented in stages. The CAF ensures the accountability of settlement expenditures through the monitoring of service delivery and the evaluation of program effectiveness. Information collected will also be used to identify program changes that will enhance the integration of immigrants into Canadian society. There are five key elements in the CAF: performance measurement, evaluation, contribution agreement process, management control (where applicable, under an agreement), and provincial-territorial accountability. Service provider partners are governed by contribution agreements entered into with the federal government. |
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Federal Partners Involved in each Program | Name of Programs | Total Allocation ($ millions) |
Planned Spending for 2007-2008 ($ millions) |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
1. CIC | a. ELT | $41.45M | $41.45M |
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Total $41.45M | *Total $41.45M | |||
Results to be achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): Under existing federal-provincial settlement agreements, the provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba administer ELT projects within their respective provinces. CIC and Alberta co-manage ELT projects. In 2005-2006, CIC entered into a two-year contribution agreement with the province of Saskatchewan. The Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA) includes specific funding for ELT in Ontario. | ||||
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*This amount is included in the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) planned spending of $173.6 M.
1. Enhanced Language Training is an integral part of the horizontal Internationally Trained Workers Initiative, which involves 14 federal departments and is co-led by Human Resources and Social Development Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.