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Grey and Bruce Counties work together to attract and retain immigrants

Grey County and Bruce County have approved the settlement strategy created by the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP). The strategy was approved at Grey County Council on April 8 and Bruce County Council on April 15.

A media release says the goal is to see the two counties and their partners work together to develop a prosperous and welcoming Grey Bruce to help newcomers not only settle in the are, but become an integral part of the community.  The five year partnership funded by the federal government is lead by a Partnership Council, made up of over 50 members from 42 organizations, including staff leaders at Grey and Bruce Counties.  Members meet regularly to develop a coordinated, comprehensive, and strategic approach to immigration and integration that fits the needs of the communities.

The Partnership Council is advancing the Settlement Strategy 2025, developed from the findings uncovered from community and stakeholder engagement. As part of the five-year funding, community research and stakeholder consultations were conducted to identify seven community priorities: coordination; collaboration; intersectoral inclusive leadership capacity; social  connections and capital; employment opportunities and economic integration; access to affordable and suitable housing; and attitudes towards newcomers.

The seven community priorities will be endorsed through four pillars of actionable objectives: Build Capacity, Strengthen Community, Cultivate Prosperity and Foster Inclusion. The Partnership Council is beginning to act on the Settlement Strategy 2025, now working to identify, select and implement targeted activities to address community priorities.

 

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