Canadian Immigration Focused on Women

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced increased funding of services provided by women's immigration centres. Funding estimated at $52. million has been provided to a service provider in the Toronto region, and is expected to aid in providing integration help from approximately 1,100 new arrivals in the region. These sections include referrals to community resources, advice and guidance, and employment-related services. This follows findings that greater numbers of women are applying as principal applicants in programs such as the federal skilled worker program.

A number of Canadian studies have demonstrated that migrants who receive more integration support are more likely to progress quicker to jobs consistent with their skills set. This in turn benefits Canada economically.