The Salvation Army Canada's Immigrant & Refugee Services - 2011 Widescreen Rev
Channel: The Salvation Army in Canada
Date: 2011-06-07

http://www.salvationarmy.ca
As the face of Canada continues to change, The Salvation Army remains dedicated to supporting immigrants and refugees toward full participation in Canadian society.
·In 2004, Canada welcomed 235,824 new permanent residents.
·During the last few decades, there has been a shift of source countries, from mainly European to Asian, with diverse populations, backgrounds and experience, resulting in differing integration needs.
·In 2004, almost 50% (114,545) of those who became permanent residents came from Asia and the Pacific area.
The Salvation has a long history of working with newcomers to Canada.  Services offered include:
·Provision of food, clothing, shelter
·ESL and language training
·Translation services
·Information sessions
·Accompaniment to medical and various appointments
The Salvation Army networks with many other immigrant community groups to provide relevant and culturally appropriate assistance.  We are also a partner with Citizenship and Immigration Canada in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.