Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services

TABLE 10.4 Integration Program Funding, by Level of Government*
($ Millions)
Ontario
2010–11
Chapter 10: Immigration
Federal
2010–11
Bridge Training Programs 39.1 36.2
Newcomer Settlement Programs 6.3 156.6
Language Training 66.3 158.9
International Medical Graduate Training 85.3 N/A
Other 2.5** 58.6***
Total 199.5 410.3
* Note: Immigrants also benefit from a wide range of other programs offered by provincial ministries (e.g., Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care).
**Includes Language Interpreter Services (LIS).
***Program and Policy Development Funding.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
TABLE 10.5 Overview of Ontario Settlement Programs
Program Overview
Bridge Training � Labour-market integration initiatives such as Ontario Bridge Training programs and
OPS Internship Program for Internationally Trained Individuals.
� The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council accelerates entry of skilled immigrants to
the workplace by encouraging employers to set up programs such as internships, mentoring
and co-op placements.
Language Training
Credential
Recognition
� Adult non-credit English and French as a second language training (ESL/FSL).
� Specialized Language Training Pilot Project where school boards across Ontario are offering
job-specific language training in one of two ways:
� Language Training for the Workplace (LTFW)
� Language Training in the Workplace (LTIW).
� The Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act and establishment of the Fairness <strong>Commission</strong>er
ensure the licensing process of immigrants is transparent, open, fair and efficient.
� Global Experience Ontario helps internationally trained and educated individuals find out how
to qualify for non-health regulated professional practice in Ontario.
Foreign Students � On Sept. 14, 2010, the Ontario government announced that international students with a
master’s degree will now be able to apply for permanent residency without a job offer under the
Opportunities Ontario: Provincial Nominee Program.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.
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