Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services

Chapter 10: Immigration
A new COIA will ideally include devolution of settlement and integration services. This will
allow the province to reduce duplication and help immigrants get services they need when
they need them, and allow service providers to spend more time helping immigrants and less
on administration.
With devolved settlement funding, the province will be better positioned to address the needs
of recent immigrants. In the coming year, Ontario should continue to build a business case for
devolution of settlement and integration services by working with key stakeholders, as it
considers its approach for the next negotiations with the federal government.
Recommendation 10-7: Advocate for devolving federal immigrant settlement and training
programs to the province with an appropriate funding mechanism, similar to those established
in British Columbia and Manitoba.
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