2005-06 SPECIAL PROJECT APPROVED ON AUGUST 18, 2005

In accordance with paragraph 4.2 of the Canada – New Brunswick Agreement on the Provision of French-Language Services 2005-2006 to 2008-2009, Canada will financially support the project described below.

Project title

Development of settlement services for immigrants in Francophone areas

Duration

From April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006

Objectives

• Develop a government strategy to facilitate the integration of immigrants and newcomers into Francophone communities and the labour market.
• Maintain the linguistic balance between New Brunswick’s two official-language communities.
• Contribute to the economic development of the Acadian and Francophone regions.
• Foster an environment that is more diversified and more open to immigration.

Expected outcomes

• Development of a strategy for the integration and retention of immigrants and newcomers in New Brunswick’s Francophone communities.
• Strengthening of partnerships between various levels of government and the community in order to implement the government’s immigration strategy.
• Awareness in the Acadian and Francophone communities of the positive impact of Francophone immigration on their development.

Estimated budget

$125,000

Canada’s contribution

$62,500

New Brunswick’s contribution

$62,500