2. 6th Largest Government in
Canada
2.7 million people
50% of population foreign
2
50% of population foreign
born
1 in 5 residents arrived in
Toronto within the last 10
years
Over 140 languages
spoken
4. Engine of the Canadian
Economy
City of Toronto
Toronto CMA
Source: Conference Board of
Canada, 2009
5. Resilience over Time
Financial Services
Business Services
12%
5%
13%
1990
15%
13%
2011
Business Services
Education
Cultural Industries
Public Admin/Health
Manufacturing/Construction
Retail
Personal Services
Hospitality/Entertainment
7%
4%
24%
14%
4%
18%
5%
8%
5%
15%
16%
5%
16%
8%
6. Toronto’s Population
8% of Canada’s
population (2.8m)
1 in 5 residents arrived in
Toronto within the last 10
years
6
years
received more than 43%
of all recent immigrants to
Canada
Over 140 languages
regularly spoken
7. Diversity +
50% of Toronto residents are foreign born
40%+ of Toronto residents are visible minorities
172+ different countries of origin
7
~10% of population is lesbian or gay
Growing Aboriginal population
8. 50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
PercentageofRecentImmigrants
Caribbean,
Central &
South America
Caribbean,
Central &
South America
North America,
Europe &
Oceania
North America,
Europe &
Oceania
East AsiaEast Asia
SoutheastSoutheast
Change In Birth Countries of Immigrants
(Greater Toronto Area)
North America,
Europe & Oceania 7%
Caribbean, Central
& South America 10%
East Asia
20%
Southeast Asia
9%
GTA Recent
Immigrants in 2006
8
North America,
Europe & Oceania 34%
Caribbean, Central
& South America 25%
East Asia
11%
Southeast Asia
9%
GTA Recent
Immigrants in 1981
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
1981 1991 2001 2006
PercentageofRecentImmigrants
Year
Southeast
Asia
Southeast
Asia
South AsiaSouth Asia
AfricaAfrica
Eastern EuropeEastern Europe
West AsiaWest Asia
"Recent immigrant" is defined as having arrived in Canada within 10 years of each census date and includes permanent residents. Data are for the Toronto CMA.
Source: Immigrants in Canada’s Census Metropolitan Areas (Schellenberg, 2004); Statistics Canada 2006 Census
Southeast Asia
9%
South Asia
30%
Africa
5%
Eastern Europe
9%
West Asia
10%
Southeast Asia
9%
South Asia
9%
Africa
6%
Eastern Europe
4%
West Asia
3%
9. 9
Languages in Toronto .
50,000
75,000
Top-15 non-English home languages
City of Toronto / 2011 Census
Page 9 Source: Statistics Canada 2011 Census
0
25,000
10. 10
Education and Occupation
(Greater Toronto Area, 2006)
25%
19%
40%
25%
20% 20%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Data for residents of the Toronto CMA
Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Census
0%
10%
Canadian Born Long Term
Immigrants
Recent Immigrants
% with Bachelor's Degree % in job requiring Bachelor's degree
11. Unemployment Rate of Working Population (25-64)
By Immigrant Status (2006-2011)
11
10.34
11.89
9.42
10.92
9.29
7.898.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
Source: Statistics Canada Labour Force
Surveys, 2006-2011
4.58
6.03
4.12
5.56
6.00
4.99
7.89
2.00
4.00
6.00
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Born in Canada (City) Born in Canada (CMA)
Recent Immigrant (City) Recent Immigrant (CMA)
Long Term Immigrant (City) Long Term Immigrant (CMA)
14. Permanent and Temporary (Non-Visitor) Landings into Toronto
(2000-2012)
59,643
71,87192,394
45,73740,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
14
Note that these data are for landings/entries only and do not take into account where individuals move after entering the country.
Permanent resident data includes family class, economic immigrants, and refugees granted permanent resident status. Temporary entries include students,
workers, and refugee claimants who have not yet been granted PR status, but does not include visitors or other temporary resident permit holders.
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada 2012 RDM Extracts
0
20,000
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012
Temporary Resident Entries Permanent Resident Landings
15. Landings and Entries by Location (2012)
15
Toronto
71,871
(17%)
Rest of
GTA
15,895
(4%)
Montreal
Rest of
Canada
242,926
(58%)
Toronto
45,737
(18%)
Rest of
GTA
Rest of
Canada
113,007
(44%)
Permanent Residents Temporary Residents
Montreal
45,604
(11%)
Rest of
Montreal
Area
1,431
(0%)
Vancouver
35,583
(8%)
Rest of
GVR
7,646
(2%)
GTA
30,174
(12%)
Montreal
31,146
(12%)
Rest of
Montreal
Area
8,004
(3%)
Vancouver
11,359
(4%)
Rest of
GVR
18,088
(7%)
Total number of permanent resident landings and temporary resident entries
into the City of Toronto for 2012.
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada 2012 RDM Extracts
16. Permanent Resident Landings and Temporary Entries into
City of Toronto by Country of Birth (2012)
16
Total number of permanent resident landings and temporary resident entries
into the City of Toronto for 2012.
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada 2012 RDM Extracts
People's
Republic of
China
India United
States of
America
Philippines Republic of
Korea
Japan Mexico Pakistan United
Kingdom
and
Colonies
Iran
Permanent Landings Temporary Entries
17. “In fact, if Canada were to admit no immigrants
over the next two decades, the labour force
would begin to shrink in 2017 and would be
reduced to 17.8 million by 2031.”
Importance of Immigration
Source: “Projected trends to 2031 for the Canadian labour force”, Canadian
Economic Observer, Statistics Canada, August 2011
reduced to 17.8 million by 2031.”
18. Intergovernmental Authorities
Federal
Government
– Settlement
funder
Provincial
Government
– Human
Services funder
Municipal
government
– Human
Services system
Nonprofit Sector
– Settlement and
Human Services
Delivery
18
Funds for
orientation to
services, labour
market and
citizenship
Funds for Language
training
Health Care and
Education/Training
Funds for child care,
social welfare,
housing, public
health
System manager of
child care, social
welfare, housing,
public health
Infrastructure
(roads, transit, etc.)
parks + recreation
Delivers orientation
and language
training, child care,
housing supports,
education, health
Culturally
competent services
and innovations in
community
development
19. Toronto’s Services – daily life
Long Term Care
Homes
Police
Housing
Water & Wastewater
Public HealthEmergency
Medical Services
Public Transit
Children
Services
Fire
Parks &
Recreation
Employment &
Social Services
Waste Collection &
Waste Management
Transportation
21. Newcomers are residents in the City. The City
has to ensure all residents receive equitable
benefits of City services and programs.
21
Integrated Approach
With the exception of services regulated by
provincial legislation, City services are
provided to all residents.
The integrated approach also means that
equity and human rights ought to be
embedded in all City services and programs.
22. Vision Statement on
Access, Equity and
Human Rights
Human Rights and Anti-
Harassment Policy
Policy against Hate
Activity
22
City Policy and Strategies
Multilingual Services
Plan of Action for the
Elimination of Racism
and Discrimination –
Accountability required
of City divisions and City
Manager
Non-discrimination policy
required of
suppliers/vendors and
grants recipients
23. Many other programs
Internationally
Educated
Professionals
Conference
Profession to
Profession Mentoring
Community
partnerships –
Immigration and
Refugee Housing
Committee
23
Creating ‘Housing
Help’ Centres
Neighbourhood
Development and
Funding to Community
Organizations
Interdivisional Staff
group on
Immigration/Settlement
Front-line case work –
Shelters, Social
Assistance
Children’s programs
Recreation programs
(female-only swim,
cricket)
24. Public Awareness & Education
Mayor’s proclamations
of days of significance
Council’s meeting
schedule
24
schedule
Information and
communication in
different languages
Meditation rooms in
civic buildings
25. Voting in Municipal Election
Strategies to increase voter turnout in 2010
municipal election
Extensive outreach to high-rise apartment
buildings with high diverse population
25
Hiring of election day staff with two or more
languages (31%)
Voter information provided
to new citizens at Canadian
Citizenship offices
26. City’s Immigration Web Portal
26
Visit www.toronto.ca/immigrationVisit www.toronto.ca/immigration
311 offers translated services
in 180 languages, website
linked to Google Translate
28. • All newcomers reach their full potential to
thrive and contribute to their local
neighbourhood, community and city, ensuring
Toronto’s continued success and prosperity.
Vision28
• Advance the successful settlement and
integration of all newcomers to Toronto
through a seamless, responsive and
accountable human services system.
Mission
30. Local Immigration Partnership
30
Community-Led
Partnership Councils
• Responsive to unique geographies,
demographics and communitiesdemographics and communities
• Resident engagement, involvement
• Identify gaps in service and
opportunities for collaboration
Toronto Newcomer Leadership Table
• Consolidation of local action research for policy input for all levels of government
• Support collaboration across a large, complex City
• Facilitate city-wide multi-stakeholder action on important issues like health and
labour market access for newcomers
31. Networks and Connections
Health Planning
Education and
Training
Planning
Government
Council of Educators
Bridging Skilled Immigrants
Fairness Commissioner
Local Health Integration NetworksCommunity Health Centres
Toronto Public Health: The Global City Hospitals
School Boards
Colleges, Universities
Federal - CIC
Provincial - MCI
Municipal - City of Toronto
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
31
Workforce and
Economic
Development
Academic
Research/Think
Tanks
Community-
Based Sector
Serving
Newcomers
Toronto Regional Immigrant
Employment Council
Local Labour Market Planning
Employment Ontario
Toronto’s Economic Action Plan
CERIS
Mowat Centre
Pathways to Prosperity
United Way
Metcalf Foundation
Maytree Foundation
Workforce Development
Strong Neighbourhooods
Action for Neighbourhood Change
Local Immigration Partnerships
Newcomers
OCASI
Toronto Board of Trade
Ethnospecific Organizations
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
33. First comprehensive report on
newcomer health in Toronto:
• Socio-demographics
• Health Status
• Access to Healthcare
• Social Determinants of
A Global City
• Social Determinants of
Health
34. Reunification and Adaptation
Family separation and
reunification has a
mental health impact
5 Client Stories
Tip sheets in 13 languages
http://www.toronto.ca/health/mental_health/resources.htm
35. Impact of Newcomer Strategy
• Adapting the Eurocities Charter into a
Toronto context
Eurcities Charter
35
Toronto context
• Extending the Municipal Vote to
Permanent Residents
Electoral Reform
36. Impact of Newcomer Strategy
• Developing a Forum for Open Dialogue
for Elected Officials, Government Officials
and Community Leaders and Residents
Open Dialogue
36
and Community Leaders and Residents
• Strengthening Access to Municipal
Services
Access to Services
37. Impact of Newcomer Strategy
• Integrating the Newcomer Strategy with
City’s Economic Growth Plan and
Workforce Development Strategy
Economic Growth Plan
37
Workforce Development Strategy
• Strengthening Intergovernmental
Collaboration and Partnerships
Intergovernmental Relations
38. Companion City Reports
• Supporting Integration and Advocating
with Other Orders of Government
Undocumented Workers
38
with Other Orders of Government
• Informing Public Policy
Changes in Federal
Legislation and Policies
39. Companion City Reports
• Unaccompanied/Unattached Minors
Welfare of Immigrant
Children
39
• Broadening the Diversity Supply Chain
for City Procurement and Services
Social Procurement
40. Moving to a City Charter
Cities as policy-makers: charter, electoral
reform, intergovernmental relations
Cities as service providers: service audits,
staff awarenesss/training
40
staff awarenesss/training
Cities as employers: access, equity and
human rights policies/strategies
Cities as buyers of goods and services: social
procurement and diverse supply chain
41. Chris Brillinger
Executive Director
Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto
cbrillin@toronto.ca
Integrating Cities: City of Toronto
cbrillin@toronto.ca
Lydia Fitchko
Director, Social Policy, Analysis and Research Section
Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto
lfitchko@toronto.ca
September 2013
