Federal budget cuts are significantly reducing funding for immigrant settlement services in Ontario. These reductions are forcing agencies to cut programs and lay off staff. The Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton already laid off six staff and faces more cuts. YWCA Toronto is closing childminding services and laid off four permanent staff. Agencies warn these cuts destabilize a system built over decades and will hurt communities.
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https://canadianimmigrant.ca/news/ontario-settlement-agencies-federal-cuts-newcomer-services