Canada's persistent efforts in bolstering inclusivity and equality in its workforce are well-established. A shining example of this commitment is Ontario's recent $768,000 investment in the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW). This initiative, part of the "Addressing Barriers to Employment for Muslim Women" project, aims to eradicate employment barriers for women, particularly in non-traditional and emerging economic sectors.
The drive to remove barriers to empowering newcomer Women in Canada is particularly significant who face challenges securing fair representation. This article explores how Canada, through Federal and Provincial/Territorial programs, helps these newcomer women integrate into society.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) spearhead several federal programs and services designed to aid women immigrating to Canada. These include the Women at Risk (WAR) initiative, an integral part of the Urgent Protection Program (UPP), and the Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot (RNWP) program.
The Lifeline: WAR Program
The Women at Risk program under the IRCC provides indispensable aid to women who require urgent protection or are vulnerable. Notably, these women are not required to demonstrate settlement potential. However, they and their dependents must pass all mandatory Canadian entrance examinations to receive aid.
Pathway to Success: RNWP Program
The Racialized Newcomer Women Pilot program is a trailblazer designed to improve newcomer women's employment outcomes and career advancement. It is instrumental in ensuring equal and active participation of these women in Canada's economy.
Provincial/Territorial Initiatives: On-the-Ground Support
Each province and territory in Canada boasts services local organizations offer to assist newcomer women in various aspects of life. From settling in Canada and finding employment to preparing for citizenship tests and providing mentoring, these organizations are pillars of support.
Below, we highlight critical organizations dedicated to empowering newcomer women in each province/territory. A more extensive list from the Government of Canada can be found on this page.
British Columbia
Women's Economic Council, Vancouver: Promotes women's participation in resilient and inclusive economies.
Umoja Operation Compassion Society, Surrey: Provides specialized programming to help immigrants with daily life and job hunting.
Alberta
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association: Offers programs to help navigate daily life, find employment, and seek mentorship.
Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta, Calgary: Helps women find jobs while creating a safe space.
Ontario
Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services, Toronto: Aims to improve health outcomes for immigrants and refugees.
Immigrant Women Services, Ottawa: Provides crisis intervention, counseling, interpretation, translation, settlement, and integration services.
Stories of Success
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