2023 consultations on immigration levels – final report

Contents

• Overview and context
• Online survey
  • Survey response distribution
• Key findings
  • Planning immigration levels
  • Supporting immigrants and communities in Canada
  • Responding to economic and labour force needs
  • Facilitating access to economic pathways for refugees and displaced people
  • Addressing systemic barriers and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Learning from the process
• Annexes
  • Annex A: Online survey
  • Annex B: Participating organizations

Overview and context

Every year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) engages with a broad range of stakeholders from across the country to inform the development of its Immigration Levels Plan, a projection of how many permanent residents Canada will welcome under the economic, family, and refugee and humanitarian programs. This multi-year plan sets out firm targets and ranges for the first year, and notional targets for the second and third years.

For the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan, IRCC sought perspectives on the balance among different categories and programs, how immigration can support the vitality of communities in all parts of the country, and Canada’s response to humanitarian crises. The department also wanted to better understand the economic and labour market needs that could be addressed through category-based selection, a new enhancement to Express Entry – the online system that IRCC uses to manage immigration applications from skilled workers – that allows for the selection of candidates who meet defined economic goals.

In addition to an online survey seeking views from stakeholders working in a variety of sectors with important ties to immigration, IRCC engaged with provinces and territories about immigration levels planning, enhancements to Express Entry, and regional programs. Federal, provincial and territorial partnership on immigration levels planning is a requirement of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and guided by a jointly developed consultation framework. Levels planning also takes into account public opinion research, labour market information, and immigrant outcomes.^{Footnote 1} Additionally, in 2023, IRCC undertook a broad-based policy, research and engagement process, with the goal of gathering meaningful input toward a vision for the future of Canada’s immigration system. In line with the feedback we have received, IRCC continues to recognize the importance of a holistic approach to immigration levels planning. This means considering a whole-of-government, whole-of-society lens on the impacts of immigration-driven population growth across Canada. IRCC is working with other federal departments and levels of government to align priorities in areas that intersect with immigration, so we can successfully manage immigration levels without undermining the well-being of Canadians and immigrants.

The findings summarized in this report only reflect the views of those who participated in this engagement process through the online survey. Results should not be projected as representative of the entire Canadian population, specific regions or of all IRCC stakeholders. Furthermore, percentages have been rounded to whole numbers, and as a result, totals may not add up to 100.

The Immigration Levels Plan

IRPA requires the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to table a projection of permanent resident admissions (the Immigration Levels Plan) in Parliament every year. A number of considerations are taken into account, including:

• government priorities and objectives for immigration, as set out in IRPA
• economic and regional needs across Canada, including considerations of skills gaps and labour shortages in various sectors in the context of a loosening labour market and rising inflation
• international obligations with respect to refugees and offering protection to those in need
• the ability of IRCC and its partner departments to screen and process applications in a timely manner and
• the capacity to settle, integrate and retain newcomers, including settlement services, housing availability, public infrastructure, etc.

The Immigration Levels Plan is designed to support a well-managed system that maintains public confidence, fosters economic growth, supports diversity, and helps build vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive communities, while ensuring the safety and security of Canadians.

Online survey

From July 10 to August 16, 2023, a total of 4,780 stakeholder organizations were invited by email to participate in an online survey (see Annex A). A dedicated website page was created with a publicly available link to the survey, including background information on immigration levels planning to facilitate people’s participation in the engagement process. IRCC received a total of 633 completed surveys.

Participating stakeholders included, but were not limited to, non-profit organizations, settlement or resettlement organizations, academic and educational institutions, government bodies, employers and businesses, chambers of commerce, Francophone and official language minority community organizations, and industry and sector councils. This number represents a substantial increase from the 2,867 stakeholders organizations invited in 2022, and reflects the department’s commitment to expand outreach and seek a plurality of views on immigration. (See Annex C for the full list of participating organizations.)

Survey response distribution

A majority of participating stakeholders (61%) report operating within large urban centres, consisting of a population of 100,000 and over. 43% operate in medium centres (with a population of between 30,000 and 99,999), and 43% operate in were from small centres (with a population of between 1,000 and 29,999). Less than a third (30%) operate in rural or remote areas, with a population of less than 1,000.^{Footnote 5}

Key findings

• Immigration levels: While most stakeholders continue to believe that levels targets are about right or should increase, a growing proportion indicated that the 2024 and 2025 targets were too high compared with last year’s results. Beyond 2025, stakeholders are now more likely to say levels should stabilize rather than increase, and more are calling for a decrease than in previous years.
• Investment priorities: Housing continues to be seen as a crucial area for investment for sustainable immigration levels – even more so than last year. Access to healthcare services, support for foreign credential recognition, language training, and career development are also seen as important aspects to support immigration to Canada.
• Regionalization: Many stakeholders indicated that a stronger focus on regional efforts would better support labour needs in smaller and medium-sized communities. These include further investments in areas such as housing and transportation, dedicated permanent residence pathways, and expanded support for those communities to provide settlement, integration and employment services to newcomers.
• Immigration programs: Most stakeholders feel that Canada’s permanent economic immigration programs do not respond well enough to economic needs. A significant majority also believes that permanent immigration through Express Entry and category-based selection^{Footnote 6} would help address labour shortages in their communities. Many also indicated that Canada should increase immigration pathways for refugees and displaced people based on their skills and experience.
• Francophone immigration: Stakeholders highlighted the need for further investment in settlement services, including language training, and the need for a dedicated temporary resident to permanent resident pathway to achieve Francophone immigration objectives.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion: To support social cohesion and successful outcomes for newcomers, stakeholders highlighted the need for training and educational support for employers and communities. It was also recommended that IRCC continues to advance concrete efforts to lower systemic barriers related to the immigration application process itself.

Planning immigration levels

When asked to rank the top reasons for Canada to have a robust immigration system, a large majority (almost 9 in 10) of stakeholders identified addressing economic and labour force needs and bringing new skills to Canada as the most important reason. Supporting Canada’s economic recovery and supporting community development and humanitarian commitments were also seen as important reasons.

Question 6: Which of the following would you say are the most important reasons for Canada to have a robust immigration system?

Asked to consider the 2024 target of 485,000 new permanent residents, 44% of stakeholders felt the target was “about right,” while 29% said it was “too few,” and only 13% said it was “too many.” When considering the 2024 target for the economic and family classes, most stakeholders either felt it was either “about right” or “too few,” with less than 10% stating that it was “too many” new permanent residents. Stakeholders were more split when considering the refugees, protected persons and humanitarian class, with 37% indicating that the target was “about right,” 28% indicating that it was “too few,” and 19% indicating that it was “too many” new permanent residents.

Question 7: Canada’s current Immigration Levels Plan sets notional targets for new permanent residents in each immigration class for 2024. For each of the following immigration classes and the overall total, do you feel that this would be too many, too few or about the right number of new permanent residents? For ease of reference, you can consult the full 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan.

When asked about the proposed 2025 target of 500,000 new permanent residents, stakeholders were now more likely to see it as “about right” (49%) than as “too few” (24%), while almost 1 in 5 (19%) indicated that it was “too many.”

Question 8: The current plan sets a notional target for 2025 to welcome 500,000 newcomers, or 1.25 percent of Canada’s population. In your opinion, do you feel that this would be too many, too few or about the right number of immigrants coming to Canada?

Beyond 2025, a majority of stakeholders (41%) said that immigration levels should stabilize at that level, with a third of stakeholders (32%) indicating that immigration levels should increase, and 15% feeling that they should decrease.

Question 9: Beyond 2025, would you like to see immigration levels increase, stabilize at 500,000 immigrants per year, or decrease?

If levels were to increase, almost two thirds of stakeholders (62%) would choose to prioritize economic class immigrants; the rest are split between refugees, protected persons and persons in Canada on humanitarian grounds (18%) and family classes (15%). Many stakeholders were reluctant to recommend a specific class if levels were to decrease, with 44% answering “don’t know.” More than a quarter (27%) selected the refugee class, while fewer chose the economic (17%) or family (11%) classes.

Question 10: If immigration levels were to increase, in which immigration class would you prioritize growth?

Question 11: If immigration levels were to decrease, in which immigration class would you recommend a decrease?

Supporting immigrants and communities in Canada

When asked to rank the most important areas requiring investment to support increased immigration in their region, the first choice from stakeholders was overwhelmingly housing – 96% chose it as one of the top three priorities. Healthcare services (80%), post-secondary education and skills training (46%) and public transportation (41%) were also seen as important priorities. When invited to elaborate in an open-ended question, some further indicated that additional investments in affordable and rental housing were necessary to support population growth.

Question 12: How important would investment in each of the following be in supporting increased immigration in your region? Data below indicates items most often ranked in the top 3. Proportions provided are among those who submitted a valid response.

Asked which aspects of service provision would be most useful to newcomers and best support increased immigration in their region, 7 in 10 stakeholders selected foreign credential recognition support (71%) and employment and career development support (71%) in their top three. Around 6 in 10 chose language training (59%). Clear and accessible information about programs and services (39%) and help accessing government or community services (26%) were seen more as secondary priorities.

Question 13a: Which of the following aspect(s) would be most useful to newcomers and best support increased immigration in your region? Data below indicates items most often ranked in the top 3. Proportions provided are among those who submitted a valid response.

Several respondents highlighted the need for expanded settlement services and a better integration of newcomers as important aspects as well. When asked to expand on areas for further investment to support an increased population in their region, a few recommended investing in pre-arrival settlement services and the expansion of settlement services to temporary residents. Some stakeholders also proposed to further invest in public transit, and a few others mentioned healthcare and childcare. An emphasis on the benefits of language training, intercultural competency training, anti-racism initiatives, and job and skills training was also noted.

Asked about the importance of different investment areas to attract newcomers to rural or remote areas and to small and medium-sized communities, roughly three quarters of stakeholders (73%) selected new dedicated pathways to permanent residence for their communities. Around two thirds also highlighted support for communities to play a larger role in the settlement and integration of newcomers (68%) and increased access to settlement services (56%). Enhancing promotion of communities to potential immigrants (53%) and community-specific temporary resident pathways (39%) were mentioned less commonly.

Question 14a: How important would investment in each of the following be to better attract and retain newcomers to rural or remote areas (with a population of less than 1,000) and to small and medium-sized communities (with a population of between 1,000 and 99,999)? Data below indicates items most often ranked in the top 3. Proportions provided are among those who submitted a valid response.

Respondents were invited to share additional feedback about immigration to communities outside major urban centres. In response, several highlighted again the acute needs around housing, with a particular emphasis on the low supply of rental options in rural and remote areas. The lack of availability of accessible transportation options (including public transit), limited access to healthcare and language training, and lack of attractive job options for newcomers were noted as significant barriers for immigrants who wish to settle. A number of stakeholders also emphasized the importance of stable funding for settlement services within their communities, and the need for dedicated permanent residence programs. Lastly, some noted the need for concrete measures to fight discrimination and make their communities more welcoming towards newcomers.

Stakeholders were asked about the importance of different measures to support increased Francophone immigration in their region. Strengthened support for French-speaking temporary residents to transition to permanent residence (81%) and increased settlement services in Francophone minority communities (79%) were chosen by a majority of respondents in their top three. Relatively fewer stakeholders chose improved selection mechanisms for Francophone and bilingual immigrants (68%) and a targeted expansion of promotion efforts in Canada and overseas (51%).

Question 15: The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. The modernized Act requires Canada to adopt a Francophone immigration policy with objectives, targets and indicators to increase Francophone immigration. Which of the following aspects would be most useful to support increased Francophone immigration in your region? Data below indicates items most often ranked in the top 3. Proportions provided are among those who submitted a valid response.

Responding to economic and labour force needs

When asked to what extent permanent economic programs currently respond to economic needs across Canada, a majority of stakeholders – close to 6 in 10 respondents, or 58% – felt that they did “not” respond “well enough,” while a quarter (25%) felt that they were “adequate.” Only 4% of respondents felt that they responded “very well.”

Question 16a: To what extent do permanent economic programs currently respond to economic needs across Canada?

Stakeholders were asked to reflect on their local and regional realities, and provide further details supporting their previous responses. Three reasons were most commonly cited:

• the misalignment between targeted skills and those required to fill existing labour shortages in a variety of sectors, including acute shortages in lower-skilled occupations
• barriers to foreign credential recognition and
• what was described as an “inefficient and cumbersome” immigration system due to long processing times and complex requirements, seen to cause delays in addressing labour shortages, strain business resources, create uncertainty for applicants, and make Canada a less attractive destination.

Other responses echoed the need to better distribute the benefits of immigration across the country, including to smaller and remote areas, expand settlement and integration programs to support increasing levels of immigration, better align immigration levels with job vacancies and housing availability, and increase measures to ensure an immigration selection approach that is more inclusive and addresses systemic discrimination.

When asked about how federal selection could contribute to regional economic growth while complementing provincial and territorial efforts, stakeholders most often recommended increasing collaborative work among federal, provincial and territorial, as well as municipal levels of government on economic immigration programs. They also mentioned allocating a greater selection role to provinces and territories as well as municipalities, as they are well-positioned to know which applicants have the skills needed in their particular geographical areas. Continuing to attract in-demand skilled labour to address persisting shortages in sectors such as construction and healthcare was also noted. A few respondents proposed to strengthen the focus on regionalization efforts, especially in smaller and remote areas, and leverage data and pilot programs to tailor selection to regional needs. Other answers provided included the need to increase collaboration with the private, academic, and non-profit sectors, support temporary resident to permanent resident pathways and family reunification, and further invest in infrastructure and industries to increase access to housing and foster job creation.

The vast majority of stakeholders (83%) indicated that permanent immigration through Express Entry and category-based selection could have a positive impact on structural labour shortages in their community, region or sector. The roughly equal spread across respondents who perceived this impact as “strong” versus “somewhat strong” may also highlight some limitations as to how permanent economic immigration can help address the complexities and changing nature of labour market trends.

Question 18a: What impact could permanent immigration through Express Entry and category-based selection have on structural labour shortages in your community, region or sector?

Stakeholders were asked to reflect on their local and regional economic needs, and how Express Entry and category-based selection could help address labour shortages, potential barriers and gaps. The majority of respondents described needs in healthcare occupations (especially physicians and nurses) and in trades, transportation and other related occupations (more specifically, skilled traders workers, equipment operators and transport drivers). Other common suggestions were for various occupations in the fields of education, law, and social, community and government services. Respondents cited needs for teachers, childcare workers and caregivers. In sales and service occupations, respondents indicated needs for retail, hospitality and tourism workers. Overall, most stakeholders provided at least one suggestion that is reflected in the categories prioritized in 2023 for Express Entry candidates. In terms of gaps not currently addressed, some respondents suggested a need for lower skilled workers currently ineligible under the Express Entry system, and for greater access to permanent residence for temporary residents already working or studying in Canada.

Facilitating access to economic pathways for refugees and displaced people

When asked to what extent Canada should continue exploring immigration pathways for refugees and displaced people based on their skills and experience, almost two thirds of stakeholders (62%) indicated that we should do “more” or “a lot more.” A significant proportion of respondents (31%) remained neutral on the question, with only 7% indicating that “less” or “a lot less” should be done.

Question 20: Through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is levelling the playing field for refugees and displaced people by offering facilitation measures designed to improve access to economic immigration opportunities. To what extent should Canada continue exploring immigration pathways for refugees and displaced people on the basis of their skills and experience?

Asked to highlight what changes Canada should bring to economic immigration programs to better support refugees and displaced people in accessing these opportunities, respondents suggested some avenues to explore. Some stressed the need to provide adequate settlement support services, including language training, to ensure that refugees and displaced people are able to integrate and settle in their new homes. Some indicated the need for greater access to job and skills training, as well as increased investment in bridging programs. Some reiterated the need for proper infrastructure to welcome refugees and displaced people in their communities, and emphasized the importance of regional distribution, especially in smaller and rural communities.

Participants also mentioned the importance of streamlining immigration application processes and reducing processing times. Increasing awareness within refugee communities, ensuring administrative flexibility in providing documentation (for the acknowledgment of credentials, for example), and offering work permits and additional guidance may help refugees and displaced people access more opportunities via economic immigration programs, as they have the skills and the desire to contribute to the economy.

Suggestions were also made to work in close partnership with organizations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR), Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector to facilitate the integration of refugees and displaced people into the labour market, and help make connections with employers. A few stakeholders emphasized the need to incentivize businesses to hire refugees and displaced people – through financial support or direct job matching, for example.

A few noted that economic and humanitarian programs should not be conflated, and recommended that IRCC increase humanitarian immigration to achieve humanitarian objectives, while others proposed having a clear pathway to permanent residence (PR) that refugees and displaced people could access.

Addressing systemic barriers and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion

When asked to share their feedback on the potential to improve equitable access to permanent residence, many respondents saw opportunities for improvement and suggested a range of measures. Some mentioned the need for cultural competency training and support for employers and the wider public on anti-bias education and anti-racism.

Some also denoted barriers inherent to the immigration application process itself – including the complexity and accessibility of forms, processing times, the availability of IRCC agents, and transparency around decision-making. The importance of having a diverse IRCC workforce was noted, as was the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion training for staff.

Many respondents reiterated earlier points in their responses. They emphasized the key role of settlement services and integration support, language training, education, employment and skills training in the process of adapting to a new home in Canada. Improving the process of recognizing foreign credentials and creating more opportunities to transition from temporary to permanent residence were also noted. Lastly, some commented on the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities globally, which creates broader systemic barriers that we should strive to remove.

Learning from the process

Respondents were also asked a series of questions about the process of engaging with IRCC on immigration levels planning. When asked to identify the most effective ways for the department to engage with them, stakeholders indicated email (80%) and online surveys (53%) as their top choices, while group discussions and meetings, roundtables and town hall conversations were also commonly mentioned.

When asked what they liked about the process, many stakeholders were thankful for the opportunity to be consulted on issues related to immigration, indicating in some instances that questions were “clear and detailed,” and offered participants the chance to “be candid in [their] responses.” Stakeholders also provided concrete feedback on how IRCC can improve its online surveys moving forward. Some found the questions to be biased, while others found them confusing or not all relevant to their work. Some also raised concerns as to whether or not their feedback would be taken into account. Many respondents indicated that alternative consultation methods would have been helpful, including in-person, virtual and hybrid forms of engagement.

Asked if they had any further recommendations to make to support their engagement in the future, many indicated wishing for more interactivity and more frequent exchanges with IRCC on immigration matters. They also expressed the need to ensure survey results are circulated and feedback is integrated in policy and program decision-making.

In your words

Some of the comments submitted by participants on the engagement process, edited for length and clarity.

"We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback. The combination of closed and open-ended survey questions helped focus our feedback. We appreciate that links to detailed information were provided to help inform us as we considered these questions."

“[The online survey] was thorough and asked for input on key areas that are consistently challenging for newcomers. It also asked for feedback across different sectors and geographic areas.”

“[The online survey] was very realistic and factual, [and] touched on burning issues that [are] affecting the average immigrant in rural areas in Canada presently.”

“I found the framing of most questions really narrow, effectively limiting the question of immigration to what is most useful to Canada’s economy right now. This is a short-sighted way of thinking about the issues that will backfire in the long run – we need to have a broader conversation about what we owe to the people we invite here, what we can offer them, and what they offer us beyond the immediate fruits of their labor.”

“It would be helpful to receive feedback on how all questions were answered and how IRCC plans to use the information to make [changes].”

Annexes

Annex A: Online survey

Q1 – Please provide your organization’s name.

• Organization’s name: ____________
• Your name (optional): ____________

Q2 – Which of the following best describe(s) your organization? (Please select all that apply.)

• 2SLGBTQI+ organization
• Academia, research foundation/institution or think tank
• Advocacy group
• Arts and culture organization (archives, art gallery or museum, cinema, concert venue, library, performing arts venue, theatre or dance company, etc.)
• Business
• Chamber of commerce or board of trade
• Communauté francophone accueillante/Welcoming Francophone community organization (CFA)
• Diversity, equity and inclusion organization
• Economic development organization
• Educational organization (primary or secondary school, post-secondary institution, designated learning institution, student association, school board, etc.)
• Faith-based organization
• Francophone or official language minority community organization
• Government – Arm’s-length agency/Crown corporation
• Government – Federal
• Government – Municipal or regional administration
• Government – Provincial or territorial
• Healthcare organization or other care service
• Immigration consulting
• Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) organization
• Industry or sector council
• International organization
• Labour union or workers’ advocacy group
• Language training organization
• Legal service
• Member of a Local Immigration Partnership (LIP)
• Member of a Réseau en immigration francophone/Francophone Immigration Network (RIF)
• Multicultural or ethno-cultural association
• Not-for-profit, charitable or non-government organization
• Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) community
• Settlement or resettlement organization
• Tourism organization
• Other, please specify: ________________________________________________
• I do not represent an organization
• Prefer not to say

Q3 – In which of the following sector(s) does your organization operate? (Please select all that apply.)

• Accommodation, hospitality and food services
• Administrative services
• Aerospace and defence
• Agriculture and agri-food
• Arts, entertainment and recreation
• Automotive
• Banking and insurance
• Bio-manufacturing and life sciences
• Construction
• Consulting and legal services
• Energy
• Engineering
• Fashion and design
• Forestry
• Healthcare and social assistance
• Manufacturing
• Mining and oil and gas extraction
• Professional, scientific and technical services
• Real estate and rental and leasing
• Retail and trade
• Technology
• Tourism
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Other, please specify: ________________________________________________
• I do not work in any of those sectors
• Prefer not to say

Q4a – In which province(s) or which territory(ies) does your organization operate? (Please select all that apply.)

• Across Canada
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario
• Prince Edward Island
• Québec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon
• Outside of Canada
• Prefer not to say

Q4b – [If “Quebec" is selected alone above] – Does your organization have a national mandate, or is your mandate limited to the province of Québec?

• National mandate
• Québec mandate

Q5 – Does your organization represent or serve members from one of the following communities? (Please select all that apply.)

• Large urban population centre, consisting of a population of 100,000 and over
• Medium population centre, with a population of between 30,000 and 99,999
• Small population centre, with a population of between 1,000 and 29,999
• Rural or remote area, with a population of less than 1,000
• Prefer not to say
• Not applicable

Q6 – Which of the following would you say are the most important reasons for Canada to have a robust immigration system? Please rank up to three factors by typing 1, 2 and 3 into the text boxes, with 1 as the most important.

• Help address economic and labour force needs and bring new skills to Canada
• Reunite families
• Support humanitarian commitments
• Increase Canada’s population
• Support community development
• Contribute to Canada’s diversity
• Support Canada’s economic recovery
• Support Francophone immigration and the development of minority official languages communities

Planning immigration levels

Q7 – Canada’s current Immigration Levels Plan sets notional targets for new permanent residents in each immigration class for 2024. For each of the following immigration classes and the overall total, do you feel that this would be too many, too few or about the right number of new permanent residents? For ease of reference, you can consult the full 2023–2025 Immigration Levels Plan.

Q8 – The current plan sets a notional target for 2025 to welcome 500,000 newcomers, or 1.25 percent of Canada’s population. In your opinion, do you feel that this would be too many, too few or about the right number of immigrants coming to Canada?

• Too many
• Too few
• About right
• Don’t know

Q9 – Beyond 2025, would you like to see immigration levels increase, stabilize at 500,000 immigrants per year, or decrease?

• Increase
• Stabilize at 500,000 immigrants per year
• Decrease
• Don’t know

Q10 – If immigration levels were to increase, in which immigration class would you prioritize growth?

• Economic classes
• Family classes
• Refugees, protected persons, and persons in Canada on humanitarian grounds
• Don’t know

Q11 – If immigration levels were to decrease, in which immigration class would you recommend a decrease?

• Economic classes
• Family classes
• Refugees, protected persons, and persons in Canada on humanitarian grounds
• Don’t know

Supporting immigrants and communities in Canada

Please note: If you do not wish to answer a particular question, you can click on → below to proceed to the next question.

Q12 – How important would investment in each of the following be in supporting increased immigration in your region? Please rank up to three factors by typing 1, 2 and 3 into the text boxes, with 1 as the most important.

• Public transportation
• Housing
• Schools (primary and secondary)
• Post-secondary education/skills training
• Healthcare services
• Internet access

Q13a – Which of the following aspect(s) would be most useful to newcomers and best support increased immigration in your region? Please rank up to three factors by typing 1, 2 and 3 into the text boxes, with 1 as the most important.

• Employment and career development support
• Resources to start and maintain a business in Canada
• Language training
• Foreign credential recognition support
• Clear and easily accessible information about services and programs
• Diversity, equity and inclusion services
• Help accessing government or community services

Q13b – Is there anything else that would require investment to support an increased population in your region?

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Q14a – How important would investment in each of the following be to better attract and retain newcomers to rural or remote areas (with a population of less than 1,000) and to small and medium-sized communities (with a population of between 1,000 and 99,999)? Please rank up to three factors by typing 1, 2, 3 into the text boxes, with 1 as the most important:

• Enhanced promotion of communities to potential immigrants
• Increased access to settlement services
• Support for communities to play a larger role in the settlement and integration of newcomers
• New dedicated permanent residence pathways for communities
• New community-specific temporary resident pathways

Q14b – Would you like to provide additional feedback about immigration to rural or remote areas, small and medium-sized communities?

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Q15 – The Government of Canada introduced Bill C-13, an Act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the Use of French in Federally Regulated Private Businesses Act and to make related amendments to other Acts. The modernized Act requires Canada to adopt a Francophone immigration policy with objectives, targets and indicators to increase Francophone immigration. Which of the following aspects would be most useful to support increased Francophone immigration in your region? Please rank up to three factors by typing 1, 2 and 3 into the text boxes, with 1 as the most important.

• Targeted expansion of promotion efforts in Canada and overseas
• Improved selection mechanisms for Francophone and bilingual immigrants
• Strengthened support for French-speaking temporary residents (workers and students) to transition to permanent residence
• Increased settlement services, including language training for French-speaking newcomers in Francophone minority communities

Responding to economic and labour force needs

Q16a – To what extent do permanent economic programs currently respond to economic needs across Canada?

• Very well
• Adequately
• Not well enough
• Don’t know

Q16b – Please provide details on why permanent economic immigration programs are or are not responding to existing economic needs. You may wish to share further considerations based on local realities in regions as a whole (in Atlantic Canada, for example) or in specific areas of the country (in rural locations outside of major population centres, for example).

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Q17 – Provinces and territories select economic immigrants who can help meet the needs of their communities. How could federal selection contribute to regional economic growth, while complementing existing provincial and territorial efforts? We would welcome any additional considerations on issues such as the role of regional partners, or key factors that may help to ensure success.

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Q18a – What impact could permanent immigration through Express Entry and category-based selection have on structural labour shortages in your community, region or sector?

• Strongly positive impact
• Somewhat positive impact
• No impact
• Somewhat negative impact
• Strongly negative impact
• Don’t know

Q18b – Please provide details on specific skilled occupations in your community, region or sector where permanent residence through Express Entry and category-based selection could offer solutions. We would welcome any additional considerations on potential barriers to selection through Express Entry to respond to these economic needs.

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Q19 – Are there any other economic needs in your community, region or sector that could be met via the selection of skilled workers through Express Entry and category-based selection? We would welcome any additional considerations on possible gaps that are not currently being addressed.

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Facilitating access to economic pathways for refugees and displaced people

Q20 – Through the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), Canada is levelling the playing field for refugees and displaced people by offering facilitation measures designed to improve access to economic immigration opportunities. To what extent should Canada continue exploring immigration pathways for refugees and displaced people on the basis of their skills and experience?

• A lot more
• More
• Neutral
• Less
• A lot less

Q21 – What changes should Canada bring to economic immigration programs to better support refugees and displaced people in accessing these opportunities?

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Addressing systemic barriers and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion

Q22 – Immigration also plays an important role in supporting diversity, and IRCC is committed to addressing systemic racism, sexism, ableism and other barriers that currently exist. IRCC has made a commitment to review its policies for bias and better understand their impact on clients. Where do you see potential to improve equitable access to opportunities for permanent residence?

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Learning from the process

Q23 – What are the most effective ways for IRCC to engage with you and/or your organization on immigration levels planning? Please check all that apply.

• Email
• Online surveys
• Written submissions (without survey questions)
• Online engagement platforms
• Group discussions and meetings
• Roundtables and town hall conversations
• Virtual events
• In-person events
• Hybrid events (virtual and in-person)
• Other, please specify: ________________________________________________

Q24 – What did you like about this engagement process?

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Q25 – Was there anything you did not like about this engagement process?

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Q26 – Do you have any changes or further recommendations that could support your participation in future years?

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Q27 – Do you agree to have your written submission published in subsequent reports?

• Yes, with full attribution – My full name and/or my organization’s name can be published
• Yes, with partial attribution by name – Only my full name can be published
• Yes, with partial attribution by organization – Only my organization’s name can be published
• Yes, with anonymized contribution – My comments can be published, but without reference to either my full name or my organization’s name
• No, I do not agree to have my written submission published at all

Annex B: Participating organizations

• 3GA Marine
• A&O – Support Services for Older Adults
• AarKel Tool and Die
• Abattoir Ducharme
• ABD Naturals
• Acadia University / Université Acadia
• Accelerator Centre
• ACCESS Community Capital Fund
• Adventus Canada Immigration
• Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Services Agencies of British Columbia
• AG Employ & Immigration Services
• Age Friendly Innovation Group
• Agema Work
• Agri-Food Management Excellence
• AGRIS Co-operative
• Al Dar Immigration Services
• Alberta Chambers of Commerce
• Alberta Continuing Care Association
• Alberta Hotel & Lodging Association
• Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre / Centre des femmes et des enfants immigrants de l’Alberta
• Algonquin College – Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design
• Alliance des femmes de la francophonie canadienne
• Alliance Jeunesse-Famille de l’Alberta Society
• AMINA
• Amirnejad Immigration Services
• AMSSA
• Anglican United Refugee Alliance
• Animation and Visual Effects Alliance of British Columbia
• ApplyBoard
• Aspen Holdings (A&W)
• ASSIST Community Services Centre
• Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario – Conseil régional des Mille-Îles
• Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l’Ontario
• Association for New Canadians
• Association franco-yukonnaise
• Association francophone de Brooks
• Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick
• Association of Industry Sector Councils
• Association of Yukon Communities
• Aurora Family Therapy Centre
• Automotive Industries Association of Canada / Association des industries de l’automobile du Canada
• Avanti Aerospace & Engineering
• Berlitz Canada
• Boulangerie St-Donat
• Bosman Home Front
• Boston Pizza
• Bow Valley College
• Breaktime Immigration Consulting
• Bright Stars Daycare
• British Columbia Care Providers Association
• British Columbia Council for International Education
• British Columbia Tech
• Brooks Community Adult Learning Council / Conseil d’apprentissage des adultes de la communauté de Brooks
• Burman University
• Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound
• Business Council of Alberta
• C.D. Howe Institute
• Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce
• CAN X Immigration & Consulting
• Canada Connect Immigration Consulting Services
• Canada West Foundation
• Canadian Alliance of Student Associations / Alliance canadienne des associations étudiantes
• Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants / Association canadienne des conseillers professionnels en immigration
• Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture / Centre canadien pour les victimes de torture
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce / Chambre de commerce du Canada
• Canadian Construction Association
• Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace / Conseil canadien de l’aviation et de l’aérospatiale
• Canadian Home Builders Association
• Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
• Canadian Mental Health Association – York Region South Simcoe
• Canadian Merchant Service Guild / Guilde de la marine marchande du Canada
• Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
• Canadian Refugee Sponsorship Agreement Holders Association
• Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation / Fondation canadienne pour la revitalisation rurale
• Canadian Skills Training and Employment Coalition
• Canadian Trucking Alliance
• Canadian Welding Bureau / Association canadienne de normalisation
• Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan
• Canadians United Against Hate / Canadiens unis contre la haine
• Canadore College
• Les Canardises
• CANUS Trading
• Cape Breton Partnership
• Care for Newcomers Society
• Carich Consulting
• Carleton University
• Catholic Refugee Sponsors’ Council / Conseil catholique de parrainage pour réfugiés
• CBI Health – Ottawa / CBI Santé – Ottawa
• CELL Foods / Aliments CELL
• Centre of Integration for African Immigrants
• Centre de leadership et d’évaluation
• Centre for Newcomers – Calgary
• Centre for Skills Development
• Centre for the Study of Living Standards
• Centre franco-ontarien de ressources pédagogiques (Centre franco)
• Century Initiative / Initiative du Siècle
• Cercle des canadiens français de Prince George
• CFA Societies Canada
• Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
• Chamber of Marine Commerce
• Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Sherbrooke
• Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick
• Chatham – Kent Health Alliance
• Chilliwack Community Services
• Church of the Epiphany – LINC Sudbury
• Circle 5 Tool and Mold
• La Cité des Rocheuses
• City of Brandon (Manitoba)
• City of Brooks (Alberta)
• City of Burnaby (British Columbia)
• City of Edmonton (Alberta)
• City of Penticton (British Columbia)
• City of Saul Ste. Marie (Ontario)
• City of St. Albert (Alberta)
• City of St. John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• City of Williams Lake (British Columbia)
• City of Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
• City Welding
• Clarity IoT
• Clir Renewables
• Cmmchan Immigration
• Collège Boréal
• Collège de l’Île
• Collège Nordique
• College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants / Collège des consultants en immigration et en citoyenneté
• Colleges and Institutes Canada / Collèges et instituts Canada
• Collingwood Neighbourhood House
• Comité d’intégration et d’établissement des nouveaux arrivants dans la Péninsule acadienne
• Communitech
• Community Family Services of Ontario / Services communautaires pour les familles de l’Ontario
• Community Futures – British Columbia
• Community Futures – East Interlake
• Community Futures – North Okanagan
• Compugen
• Confederation Court Community Organization
• Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse
• Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest
• Conseil du patronat du Québec
• Conseil économique et coopératif de la Saskatchewan
• Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien 
• Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
• Conseil scolaire-communautaire Évangéline
• Cooperation Integration Canada / Coopération Intégration Canada
• Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
• County of Grande Prairie (Alberta)
• County of Wellington (Ontario)
• Cox & Palmer
• Crystal Cove Beach Resort
• CT Immigration
• CultureLink Settlement and Community Services
• Dalhousie University
• Dawson Creek Literacy Society/Lakeview Learning Centre
• Decor Cabinets
• Dentons
• Dialogue Foundation / Fondation Dialogue
• Digital Supercluster
• DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
• Doctors Nova Scotia
• Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board
• Durham Catholic School Board
• Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
• Earl Hardy Trucking
• East Central Newcomer Welcome Centre
• East Scarborough Storefront
• Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada)
• Economic Developers Alberta – Town of Canmore
• Edmonton Global
• Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
• Edson and District Community Learning Society
• EKOS Research Associates
• Emily Carr University of Art + Design
• EmployAbilities
• Encircle
• Enserva
• Estrada & Tan
• Exceldor
• Expansion Dieppe
• Family Dynamics
• Family Hotel
• Fastzone Immigration Services
• Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique 
• Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada
• Ferme des Voltigeurs
• FLCCS
• Food and Beverage Ontario
• Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce
• Foundry Immigration
• Francophone Chamber of Commerce of Vancouver / Chambre de commerce francophone de Vancouver
• Francophonie canadienne plurielle
• Frontera Immigration
• Garderie du Petit cheval blanc
• Gardewine
• Gator’s Ranch Dog Boarding
• GL Immigration Consulting
• Global Gathering Place
• Grace Transport
• Grand Pre Wines
• Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning
• Greater Essex County District School Board
• Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce / Chambre de Commerce du Grand Sudbury
• Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
• Grey County
• Groupe Savoie
• Grow with Joy Childcare
• Guided Immigration
• Habitat for Humanity Canada
• Haldimand County
• Halifax Immigration Partnership
• Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
• Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
• Hamiota Feedlot
• Heartland International English School
• HIPPY Halton
• Holland College
• Holthe Immigration Law
• Hospitality House Refugee Ministry
• Hotel Association of Canada / Association des hôtels du Canada
• Humber College
• Huron County Local Immigration Partnership
• Imagine Immigration
• Immigrant Education Society
• Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada
• Immigrant Muse
• Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
• Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia
• Immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse
• Immigration Partnership Winnipeg
• Immigrationdome
• Industrial Training Fund
• Innovation Initiatives Ontario North
• Innovation Island Technology Association
• Inspired Immigration Consulting
• Institut de formation humaine intégrale de Montréal 
• Institute for Canadian Citizenship / Institut pour la citoyenneté canadienne
• Integrative Trade and Economics
• Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
• Intercultural Centre NWT / Centre interculturel TNO
• International Women of Saskatoon
• Invest in Canada
• Invest WindsorEssex
• Ipsos
• Islamic Social Services Association Canada
• J&F Law Firm
• J.D. Irving
• Jam Immigration Company
• Japanese Canadian Association of Yukon
• JCO Immigration Consulting
• Jewish Family and Child Service
• Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
• Jewish Immigrant Aid Services
• Jewish Vocational Service Toronto
• JGV Services
• Journalists for Human Rights
• Judith Tokgoz Immigration Services
• Kaigo Senior Living
• Kamloops-Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society
• Kapuskasing and District Chamber of Commerce
• KCR Community Resources
• Ken Johnson Trucking
• Kenworth Ontario
• Kerala Association of Prince Edward Island
• Kerr Village BIA
• Kikinaw Energy Services
• Kindale Developmental Association
• Kitimat Community Services Society
• Kredl’s Corner Market
• Kwadacha Nation
• Labour Solutions Canada
• Laidlaw Carriers Van GP
• Langara College
• Langford Law
• Languages Canada / Langues Canada
• Larrisa Ling, Barrister & Solicitor
• LatAm Startups
• Launch Academy
• Laurentian University / Université Laurentienne
• Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto
• Lethbridge Family Services
• Lifeline Syria
• Lifetime Immigration
• LIFT Impact Partners
• Lighthouse Labs
• Literacy Alberni Society
• London Cross Cultural Leaner Centre
• London Economic Development Corporation
• London Newcomer Strategy
• London Small Business Centre
• Lower Lakes Towing
• Ludwig Transport
• MacBride Museum
• Macleod Group Health Services
• Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades Council
• Maison Orphée
• MakeWay Charitable Society – Together Project
• Malton Neighbourhood Services
• Manitoba Aerospace
• Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations
• Manitoba Construction Sector Council
• Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council
• Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association
• Manitoba Start
• Manitoba Tourism Education Council
• MAP British Columbia
• Maple Lodge Farms
• Marhammad Immigration and Business Consultancy
• Marina Immigration Corporation
• MaRS Discovery District – Innovation Economy Council
• Matthew McDonald Immigration Services
• McCarthy Tétrault
• MCG Careers
• McGrath Logistics
• McKenzie College
• McMurray Group of Companies
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Mennonite Community Services
• MetroWorks (Employability Program for Racialized Newcomer Women)
• Minimax Express Transportation
• Miramichi Regional Multicultural Association / Association régionale multiculturelle de Miramichi
• Martie Kruger Immigration Canada
• MobSquad
• Monaghan Mushrooms
• Montréal City Mission – Just Solutions Legal Clinic / Mission communautaire de Montréal – Clinique juridique Solutions justes
• Morehouse Foods Canada / Aliments Morehouse Canada
• MOSAIC
• Moving2Canada
• Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association of North Vancouver Island
• Multicultural Association Chaleur Region / Association multiculturelle région Chaleur
• Multicultural Association of Charlotte County
• Multicultural Association of Sussex
• National Cattle Feeders’ Association / Association nationale des engraisseurs de bovins
• Natural Wonders Early Learning Centre
• Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services
• Neighbourhood Group Community Services
• New Brunswick Agricultural Alliance / Alliance agricole du Nouveau-Brunswick
• New Brunswick Business Council
• New Brunswick Multicultural Council
• New Canadians Centre
• New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence
• New Media Manitoba
• Newcomer Centre of Peel
• Newcomer Employment Welcome Services
• Newcomers Employment & Education Development Services (N.E.E.D.S.)
• Next Gen Men
• Niagara College Canada
• Nick Noorani Business Group
• North Bay and District Multicultural Centre / Centre multiculturel de North Bay et du District
• North End Women’s Centre
• North Forge Technology Exchange
• North Shore Women’s Centre
• North Star Immigration Consulting Ottawa
• North York Community House
• Northeast Newcomer Services
• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Northern College of Arts and Technology
• Northern Lights College
• Northumberland Settlement Services
• Northwest Literacy Council
• Northwest Montessori Society
• Northwest Skills
• Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce
• Nova Hotels
• Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association
• Nova Scotia Community College
• Nova Scotia Works Career Connections
• Okanagan College
• Olympus Immigration Consultants
• Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
• Ontario Federation of Agriculture
• Ontario Long Term Care Association
• Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association 
• Ontario Retirement Communities Association
• Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association
• Ottawa Catholic School Board
• Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre
• OUTSaskatoon
• P&N Trucking Services
• Pacific Immigrant Resources Society
• Parkdale Intercultural Association
• Patel Canada Visa Consultancy
• Pathfinder Immigration Business Consulting
• PeaceGeeks
• Peel Multicultural Council
• Peel Newcomer Strategy Group
• PEERS Alliance
• PHS Community Services Society
• PlaceHolder
• Playground Creative Agency
• Portage Learning and Literacy Centre
• Portail de l’immigrant Association
• Prairie Berries
• Prestige Hotels & Resorts
• Price Contractors
• Pride Centre of Edmonton
• Prince Albert Multicultural Council
• Prince Edward Island BioAlliance
• Prince Edward Island Bulk Carriers
• Prince Edward Island Connectors/Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
• Prince Edward Island Cultural Human Resources Sector Council
• Prince Edward Island Sikh Association
• Prince’s Trust Canada
• Prism Economics and Analysis
• Productions maraîchères Mailhot
• Professional Carriers
• Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
• Project Abraham
• Quantum Valley Ideas Lab
• Queen’s University
• Rainbow Railroad
• Rainbow Refugee
• Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia
• Rangers Immigration & Consultancy
• Real Property Association of Canada
• RedBird Immigration
• Refugee 613
• Refugee Centre / Centre de réfugiés
• Refugee Lawyers Association of Ontario
• Regina Construction Association
• Regina Immigrant Women Centre
• Le Relais francophone
• Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité du Nouveau-Brunswick
• Restaurants Canada
• Rexdale Women’s Centre
• Richmond Family Place Society
• RIZ Immigration Consulting
• Robin D. Bajer Law Office
• Royal Roads University
• RTG Consulting Services
• Rural Development Institute – Brandon University
• Rural Development Network
• Rural Ontario Institute
• Russell Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
• S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
• Saamis Immigration Services Association
• Saint John Newcomers Centre / Centre de nouveaux arrivants de Saint-Jean
• Saint Mary’s University
• Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership
• Saskatchewan Association of Immigration Settlement and Integration Agencies / Association des agences d’établissement et d’intégration des immigrants de la Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Intercultural Association
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Saskatchewan Trucking Association
• Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association
• Saskatoon Iranian Cultural Association
• Saskatoon Open Door Society
• Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre
• Schulich School of Business
• Selkirk College
• Service d’accueil et d’inclusion francophone de la Saskatchewan
• Services d’établissement du nord-est de l’Ontario
• Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services
• Shammah Immigration
• Sharing Our Cultures
• Shoreland Transport
• Sintra
• Skeena Diversity Society
• Skills for Change
• Social Enterprise for Canada
• Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique
• Société économique de l’Ontario
• Société nationale de l’Acadie
• Sokil Express
• Sollio Groupe coopératif
• Solomon College
• Somali Centre for Family Services
• South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
• Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Southwestern Manufacturing
• Spectrum Health Care
• St. Albert Further Education
• St. Andrews Chamber of Commerce
• St. Joseph’s Care Group
• Start Over in Canada
• Statera Immigration
• Steinbach Chamber of Commerce – Eastman Immigrant Services
• STEMCELL Technologies
• Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
• Studios Framestore
• SuccessionMatching (SXNM)
• Sudbury Prarthana Samaj
• Supreme International
• Surrey Board of Trade
• Sutco
• TechNL
• Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
• Timmins Economic Development Corporation / Corporation du développement économique de Timmins
• Toronto Catholic District School Board
• Toronto District School Board
• Toronto Metropolitan University
• Toronto Metropolitan University – Centre for Immigration and Settlement
• Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
• Tourism Industry Association of Ontario
• Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island
• Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon
• Tout cru! Atelier de fermentation
• Town of Altona (Manitoba)
• Town of Banff (Alberta)
• Town of Labrador City (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Town of Stephenville (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Town of Stratford (Ontario)
• TransX
• Tri-Core Projects
• TTI
• Uganda Cultural Association of Alberta
• Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon
• Universalist Unitarian Church of Halifax
• Université de Saint-Boniface
• University of Alberta
• University of Alberta – Campus Saint-Jean
• University of British Columbia
• University of Calgary
• University of Manitoba
• University of Ottawa / Université d’Ottawa
• University of Victoria
• University of Waterloo
• University Settlement
• Uvaro
• Vancouver Liferaft and Safety
• Vanier Community Services Centre / Centre des services communautaires Vanier
• VAST
• Vedanta Ashram Society
• Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society
• Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneurship Council
• Ville de Dieppe
• Visaship Immigration
• Visio360 Immigration
• Vizaut Immigration
• Volta Labs
• VWAT Family Services
• W5
• Welkom-U
• West Prince Ventures – PEI Community Navigators
• Westman Immigrant Services
• Whitehorse Motors
• Windsor Women Working with Immigrant Women
• Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
• Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre
• Woodcock Transportation Group
• WorkBC Employment Services
• Workforce Collective
• World Education Services
• Wrangler Truck Service
• XL Immigration Consulting Services
• XTL Transport
• Yachnin Immigration
• Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce
• Yes Employment Services
• YMCA of Saskatoon
• YMCA of the National Capital Region
• York University
• Yukon Agricultural Association
• Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition
• Yukon Federation of Labour
• Yukon Tourism Education Council
• YXY Immigration Consultant