Resources

Economic impact of immigration

According to Statistics Canada, immigrants contribute to every sector of Canada’s economy. As of May 2021, immigrants aged 25 to 54 represented

over 36% of people working in accommodation and food services

nearly 38% of those working in the

The Butterfly Budget App for Newcomers is a free, easy-to-use personal finance planning tool designed to help newcomers track their expenses when moving to Canada. 

Butterfly was created by newcomers. It allows users to convert their budget into their home currency and is offered

The NIH Succession Planning Guide outlines a six-step process for identifying critical roles, assessing talent, and developing future leaders. Key steps include defining essential positions, building a talent pipeline, training successors, and evaluating effectiveness.

This handout by AMSSA provides essential information and resources to help frontline workers understand and address mental health challenges, such as burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue, that arise from supporting newcomers in complex situations.

This guide offers best practices for using social media to support newcomers. Learn how to leverage platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to share stories, raise awareness, and foster a strong sense of community around resettlement.

Cultural Validation is the process of bilingual, bi-cultural community members reviewing and providing feedback on content prior to translation, to make sure materials have the best possible framing and approach for the intended audience.

Public Service Announcements are short messages on radio, television, and social media that are disseminated for free in order to raise awareness of, and change public attitudes and behaviors towards a social issue. This resource offers guidance and suggestions for creating PSAs.

The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) teamed up to facilitate attendance and participation of 24 Black Canadian civil society leaders at the Second Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

A study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute in partnership with the CRRF finds many Asian Canadians burdened by judgements and mistreated based on their appearance and assumed associations.

Nonprofits can benefit from corporate partnerships by aligning with businesses that share their values and mission. A successful outreach strategy involves targeted research, multichannel communication, clear expectations, and mutual benefits, ensuring long-term collaboration.