Policy recommendations for the Ministry of Labour
Abstract
Alberta has seen a significant increase in refugees in recent years, however, Immigrant and Refugee Board (IRB) hearings are backlogged and refugee claimants have limited access to services in the interim. AAISA is asking the Ministry of Labour to update Alberta Labour and Immigration’s strategic framework for newcomers, as well as increase funding for service provider organizations (SPOs) to provide services to refugees and refugee claimants.
Notes
Integration timeline: refugees waiting for their IRB hearing, and those with official refugee status during integration and acculturation into Alberta
Key findings: n/a
Key populations: Refugees and refugee claimants in Alberta
Key recommendations:
Update the Alberta Labour and Immigration strategic framework (i.e. Supporting Immigrants and Immigration to Alberta, 2005) to better reflect the emerging experiences of newcomers, as well as create a more inclusive, welcoming province.
Create a pathway for agencies to receive dedicated funding to support settlement services for refugee claimants.
Location: Alberta as a whole (not otherwise specified)
Community organizations: AAISA
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Open access: Yes