Federal government announces $35M in new funding for refugee settlement services

The federal government has announced $35 million in new money over the next three years to improve and expand immigration settlement services in small towns and rural communities.

“Our investment today will be key to enhance access to support services in smaller and rural communities that will support newcomer families and provide the tools for their long-term success in the years ahead,” said Immigration Minister Sean Fraser.

Part of that money — $21 million — will be used to establish nine new resettlement assistance program service providers in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick to reduce pressure on the 32 providers currently operating across