Immigrant Settlement Policy in Canadian Municipalities |
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Author:
| Tolley, Erin Young, Robert |
Series title: | Fields of Governance: Policy Making in Canadian Municipalities Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7735-3888-7 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
Publisher: | McGill-Queen's University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $32.95 |
Book Description:
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Canada has, by most accounts, one of the most successful immigration programs in the world, a function of the policies, programs, and services that assist newcomers. Immigrant settlement is a crucial policy field that involves governments, communities, and a range of social forces. Constitutionally, immigration matters are an area of shared jurisdiction, but the federal government has long been the dominant player. Provinces and municipalities, however, are now pushing for an...
More DescriptionCanada has, by most accounts, one of the most successful immigration programs in the world, a function of the policies, programs, and services that assist newcomers. Immigrant settlement is a crucial policy field that involves governments, communities, and a range of social forces. Constitutionally, immigration matters are an area of shared jurisdiction, but the federal government has long been the dominant player. Provinces and municipalities, however, are now pushing for an expanded policy role, increased resources, and governance arrangements that recognize the important part they play in immigrant settlement.