This article shares the impactful story of the Planning for Canada (PfC) pre-arrival Program.

Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), PfC has benefited more than 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries since 2007.

Today, almost 25% of Canadians are foreign-born immigrants (Census 2021). It’s important that newcomers have access to support and services to ensure their personal and economic success.

Immigrants to Canada can benefit from an extensive immigrant-serving settlement sector, including pre-arrival services – or services available before the immigrants arrive in Canada.

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 Pre-arrival services are pivotal to help you become aware of the expectations, challenges and opportunities you will have in your new home – Canada.

Available to immigrants approved for permanent residence, pre-arrival services offer a wide variety of guidance and support, such as:

• Assessing the needs of immigrants and connecting newcomers to relevant supports pre- and post-arrival;
• Providing accurate and up-to-date information on life and work in Canada;
• Equipping immigrants with the skills and knowledge needed to enter Canada’s labour market;
• Facilitating connections to new communities.

Pre-arrival services are diverse and high-quality, yet many immigrants are unaware of these services.

Learn more about free IRCC-funded pre-arrival services at www.prearrivalcanada.ca. One of these services is the Planning for Canada Program.

Planning for Canada: Supporting Immigrants Pre-Arrival

“Planning for Canada is a transparent program that gives you a real picture of what life in Canada would be like when you first arrive. It also helps you create a to-do list of what you need to focus on when you first arrive.” – said Nithya, an immigrant from India who recently took part in the Planning for Canada (PfC) Program.

Get more tips from PfC alumni on our YouTube channel.

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Source, CIC News, Juillet 2024.