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Consultation Session on the Establishment of a Local Immigration PartnershipSuncor Energy FluvariumSt. John’s, March 12, 2013
Purpose of the Session (1/2)
• To gain an understanding of what a LIP is, and what it does
• To explore the need for a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) in the northeastern Avalon region of Newfoundland and Labrador
• To identify who could potentially take part in a LIP in the northeastern Avalon region
Purpose of the Session (2/2)
• To explore interest by potential stakeholders in establishing a LIP
• To discuss how a LIP might operate
Who is responsible for this session?
• Organizing Committee: ANC; OIM; CIC; FFTNL; Harris Centre
• Funder: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• Facilitator: Memorial University’s Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development
Agenda for the Session
Before We Start…
… let’s see who’s in the room and what we know or feel about immigration to the northeastern Avalon region.•Series of quick questions•Turning Point technology
What organization do you represent?
1. Federal Government2. Provincial Government3. Municipal Government4. NGO/religious org.5. Education/academia6. Business7. Other
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8%
16%
8%
3%3%
16%
46%
What sector do you represent?
1. Newcomer settlement/ integration
2. Housing3. Healthcare4. Education5. Employment6. Transportation7. Recreation8. Other
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
33%
10%
3%
28%
0%0%
8%
18%
Who do you consider needs help in settling in the northeastern Avalon?
1. Someone from another country
2. Someone from another country or another province
3. Anyone from outside the Avalon
1 2 3
33% 35%33%
The NL population growth strategy must include immigration
A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly
Disagree
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagre
e
Strongly
Disagree
92%
8%0%0%0%
Immigrants strengthen NL society
A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly
Disagree
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagre
e
Strongly
Disagree
88%
12%
0%0%0%
Immigration to the province should…
A. Be increasedB. Stay about the
sameC. Be decreased
Be incre
ased
Stay about the sa
me
Be decrease
d
89%
0%11%
Communities are ready for an influx of new arrivals
A. Strongly AgreeB. AgreeC. NeutralD. DisagreeE. Strongly
Disagree
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagre
e
Strongly
Disagree
6% 8%
17%
44%
25%
Employment in NL (1/3)
• Expectation of 70,000 vacant positions between now and 2020• Attrition will account of almost 89% of
vacancies: 57% to 2015 and 100% after
• Total employment will grow by 8.2% to 2015 (the peak of the construction phase), and decrease 5.1% thereafter
• 7,700 net new jobs in the province, a 2.8% increase from 2011 to 2020
Employment in NL (2/3)
• 66.7% of all job openings will be in management occupations or will require some form of post-secondary education
• Sales and service occupations and health occupations will account for 91.1% of all new job growth
• Mining and petroleum accounted for only 4.4% of jobs in 2011
Employment in NL (3/3)
• Immigration will play a significant role in helping meet job demands, particularly in highly skilled and hard-to-fill positions.
• Immigrants that move to Newfoundland and Labrador tend to work in more highly-skilled occupations such as those in social science, education, government service, and religion; and the natural and applied sciences.
Types of immigrants (1/3)
• Permanent Residents:• Economic Class• Business Immigrants• Self-Employed• Investors• Entrepreneurs
• Skilled Workers• Live-in Care Givers
Types of immigrants (2/3)
• Permanent Residents:• Family Class• Refugee Class• Government-Assisted Refugees• Privately-Sponsored Refugees• Asylum Seekers
Types of immigrants (3/3)
• Temporary Residents:• International Students• Temporary Workers• Visitors
• Provincial Nominees:• Immigrant Entrepreneur• Skilled Workers• International Graduates• Family Connections
Defining “immigration” (1/2)
• Recruitment active seeking out of immigrants in the source countries
• Settlement the initial reception of immigrants and assistance in accessing necessary services
• Retention mid- to long-term activities which ensure that immigrants remain in the community past the settlement stage
Defining “immigration” (2/2)
• Who provides these services?• Federal Government and agencies?• Provincial Government and agencies?• Municipal Government and agencies?• Employers?• Private sector?• Non–governmental organizations?• Leisure/recreation groups?
A LIP is needed to coordinate the various organizations...
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
50%
25%
3%3%
19%
The mandate of the LIP should be to…(Choose top 3)
1. Share information among organizations
2. Coordinate activities between organizations
3. Undertake joint activities
4. Identify gaps and opportunities, and offer innovative policy solutions
5. Speak with a unified voice to authorities
6. Advocate for policy decisions/resources
7. Other1 2 3 4 5 6 7
17%
23%
12%
2%
12%
10%
24%
The LIP should meet…
1. Monthly2. Bi-monthly3. Quarterly4. Semi-annually5. Annually6. Only when an
issue arises
1 2 3 4 5 6
27%
24%
3%
0%
12%
33%
The geographic scope of the LIP should be…
1. St. John’s and Mount Pearl
2. St. John’s CMA (Pouch Cove-Witless Bay-CBS)
3. St. John’s CMA + CBC + CBN + Southern Shore
4. Other
1 2 3 4
15%
9%
41%
35%
Roles within an organization
• Members: those who adhere to the aims and objectives of the organization, and who participate in its activities
• Chair: the person who presides meetings, sets the agenda and represents the organization to the outside
• Secretariat: the person or group that handles logistics of meetings and does the follow-up work between meetings
The Chair of the LIP should…
1. Be able to preside large meetings effectively
2. Be able to bridge differing viewpoints
3. Know how public policy decisions are made in NL
4. Be an expert on issues dealing with immigration and/or labour markets
5. Support the concept of “welcoming communities”
1 2 3 4 5
13%
27%
24%
18%18%
The Secretariat of the LIP should be housed…
1. Inside the Provincial Government
2. Within a municipal government
3. Within Memorial University
4. In an existing community-based agency
5. Other1 2 3 4 5
6%
21%
12%
50%
12%
If a LIP were created, my organization would be interested in participating
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
61%
29%
0%
6%3%
Evaluation of this session
I have gained valuable knowledge about LIPs
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
32%
58%
3%3%3%
The presentations were informative and well delivered
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
39%
55%
0%0%
6%
The topic and discussion were useful for understanding LIPs
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
31%
63%
0%3%3%
There was sufficient time provided for the discussion period
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
35%
48%
0%
6%10%
This session was valuable for communication and information sharing among people from different sectors
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
22%
44%
0%
9%
25%
The environment was collaborative and non-partisan
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
25%
44%
0%
13%
19%
I will initiate/participate in follow-up activities related to LIPs
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
40%37%
0%3%
20%
Overall, this session met my expectations
1. Strongly Agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
Disagree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
33%
50%
17%
0%0%0%0%