Burr K. Local Immigration Partnerships: Building Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Through Multi-Level Governance

Horizons
Policy Research Initiative, February 2011
Kathleen Burr, Policy Analyst
Citizenship and Immigration CanadaThere is heightened interest from many sectors in the development
of welcoming and inclusive communities. Provinces, territories, municipalities,
and neighbourhood associations are developing plans to attract and retain
newcomers to Canada - while libraries, schools, employers, police services,
health centres, and others focus on responding to the unique needs of
immigrants and refugees.