LANG Committee Report

British Columbia

Canada–British Columbia Immigration Agreement

(3 versions: 1998,
2004–2005 and 2010)

Signed: May 1998

1.6 AND WHEREAS the Immigration Act is designed, among other things, to: b. enrich and strengthen the cultural and social fabric of Canada, taking into account its federal and bilingual character.

1.8 AND WHEREAS British Colombia recognizes the goals of Canada with respect to official languages.

Version of 5 April 2004
(Agreement was amended in 2005)

1.3 AND WHEREAS the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Canada.

1.7 AND WHEREAS the IRPA is designed, among other things, to: b. enrich and strengthen the cultural and social fabric of Canadian society, while respecting the federal, bilingual and multicultural character of Canada.

1.9 AND WHEREAS British Columbia recognizes the objectives of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada and enhance their vitality.

3. Purpose and Objectives:

3.2 g. to foster effective co-operation between Canada and British Columbia to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in British Columbia.

Latest version: April 2010

1.7 AND WHEREAS British Columbia recognizes the objectives of the IRPA to, among other things: c. enrich and strengthen the cultural and social fabric of Canadian society, while respecting the federal, bilingual and multicultural character of Canada; d. and support and assist the development of Minority Official Languages Communities in Canada.

2.2 Definitions in this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement and its Annexes:

    a) “French Speaking Immigrant” means an Immigrant whose mother tongue is French, or whose first official language in Canada is French if their mother tongue is a language other than French or English.; f) “Minority Official Languages Communities” means French speaking communities in British Columbia;

3.2 Objectives 3.2.1 The objectives of this Agreement are, while respecting the jurisdiction of each Party, to: e. foster cooperation in the planning and coordination of promotion and recruitment activities abroad, including those targeting French Speaking Immigrants; j. foster effective cooperation to support and assist the development of Minority Official Language Communities;

4.0 Immigration Planning and Programs 4.4 Canada and British Columbia will take into account the settlement and integration needs of French Speaking Immigrants in establishing priorities and developing services relevant to this Agreement and all its Annexes. More specifically, Canada and British Columbia will collaborate to enhance the vitality of Minority Official Language Communities

 through: a. Promotion and recruitment strategies that are intended to increase the number of French Speaking Immigrants; and b. Strengthening settlement and integration supports for French Speaking Immigrants, thereby improving the capacity of Minority Official Language Communities to receive French Speaking Immigrants and facilitating the economic, social and cultural integration of French Speaking Immigrants into Canadian society.

5.0 Consultations & Local Government 5.1.3 British Columbia agrees to consult with Minority Official Languages Communities with respect to immigration matters in areas which include, but are not limited to, recruitment activities and the planning and delivery of settlement and integration services.

6.0 Promotion and Recruitment 6.1.3 In furtherance of the objectives of the Agreement and its Annexes, British Columbia will undertake targeted active recruitment initiatives which,

a. may include: i. participation at trade fairs and other targeted missions, including those which target French Speaking Immigrants; b. shall include: consultation with representatives of Minority Official Languages Communities related to promotion and recruitment activities; and consultation with regional and community representatives.

Annex A:
Joint Mechanisms for
Co-operation and Consultation

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

N/A

The Annex entitled “Joint Mechanisms for Co-operation and Consultation” does not appear in the 2010 Version. Annex A is entitled “Responsibilities for Federally Funded Settlement and Integration Services” (see below).

Annex B:
Realignment of Responsibilities for Immigrant Settlement Services

Signed: May 1998

1.2 Canada and British Columbia agree to abide by and uphold the following shared principles: b. The ability of newcomers to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages is key to integration.

4.5 British Columbia will take into account the official languages needs of newcomers

in developing program priorities for settlement and integration services. In assessing the official languages needs of newcomers, British Columbia will consult with organizations providing settlement and integration services and with organizations representative of the official language minority population within British Columbia.

4.6 British Colombia will be able to provide information in both official languages about its settlement programs, taking into account the circumstances where there is significant demand for federal immigration services in both official languages according to the Official Languages (Communication with and Services to the Public) Regulations pursuant to the Official Languages Act.

Appendix 2 – Annual Report.

3. Results achieved.

[…] – official language acquisition (number of students, types of training offered, average progress of students according to the Canadian Language Benchmark system).

Version of 5 April 2004

1.2 Canada and British Columbia agree to abide by and uphold the following shared principles: b. The ability of newcomers to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages is key to integration;

5.4 British Columbia will take into account the official languages needs of newcomers

in developing program priorities for settlement and integration services. In assessing the official languages needs of newcomers, British Columbia will consult with organizations providing settlement and integration services and with organizations representative of the official language minority population within British Columbia.

5.5 In delivering its settlement and integration services, British Columbia will actively offer its services in either official language where there is significant demand. And, taking into consideration Canada’s Official Languages Act, British Columbia will determine, in consultation with Canada what constitutes “significant demand” for the purposes of communications with, and the provision of services to, persons requiring settlement services.

Appendix 2 – Annual Report, Part C: Results Achieved

4. Official Languages.

2010 Version – Annex A:
Responsibilities for Federally Funded Settlement and
Integration Services

2.0 Shared Vision and Principles 2.1 Canada and British Columbia recognize the importance of facilitating the settlement and integration of Immigrants and Refugees, which includes building and supporting welcoming and inclusive communities, acknowledging that both orders of government have a role in that process. As such, Canada

 and British Columbia agree that: b) the ability of Immigrants and Refugees to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages is key to settlement and integration;

3.0 Scope of Settlement and Integration Services. 3.1 Settlement and integration services, which are designed, administered and delivered by British Columbia under the terms of this Annex, may include, but are not limited to, the following: b. language and skills development – language assessment, referrals, and training, including preparation of instructional materials, tools and guidelines, as well as other skills development such as labour market focused language training, and life-skills training;

5.2 British Columbia will: b) work cooperatively with other stakeholders to ensure their involvement in identifying existing and emerging settlement and integration needs and in setting priorities for the provision of settlement and integration services through a process that:

    i. takes into consideration the interests of affected communities, including Minority Official Language Communities, consistent with the requirements of section 4.4 of the General Provisions of the Agreement;

    h. agree to take into account the needs of the Minority Official Language Communities and Eligible Clients when developing program priorities for settlement and integration services through consultation with organizations that provide settlement and integration services, and with organizations representative of the Minority Official Language Communities;

    i. In delivering settlement and integration services, British Columbia will actively offer its services in either of Canada’s official language where there is significant demand. And, taking into consideration the spirit and intent of Canada’s Official Languages Act, British Columbia is responsible to determine, in consultation with Canada what constitutes “significant demand” for the purposes of communication with, and the provision of services to, persons requiring settlement and integration services;

Appendix 1 – Annual Service Plan, Part C: Proposed Allocation and Use of Funds 2. Proposed Use of Funds and Expected Results, C. Special Initiatives; ii. Official Languages.

Appendix 2 – Annual Report, Part C: Results Achieved.

3b). Official Languages.

Appendix 3 – Data to be included in annual report. 3. Output indicators: j. # of French speaking newcomers served by settlement service providers in French or referred to other Francophone services; k. And # of settlement agencies offering services in French.

Annex C:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

1.2 To Maintain and strengthen the Provincial Nominee Program as a mechanism to increase the benefits of immigration to British Columbia based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, while taking into account the importance of encouraging the development of minority official language communities in British Columbia. Provincial Nominees may be nominated for purposes that include, but are not limited to, meeting critical skill shortages in British Columbia, the immigration of key individuals of businesses that wish to locate in British Columbia and the establishment or enhancement of new and existing businesses.

2.3 British Columbia will undertake targeted active recruitment activities, which include, as appropriate: e. consultation with representatives of the minority official language communities in British Columbia to take into account the importance of encouraging the development of minority official language communities in the province;

2010 Version – Annex B: Provincial Nominees

1.2 Objectives 1.2.1 To Maintain and strengthen the Provincial Nominee Program as a mechanism to increase the benefits of immigration to British Columbia, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, by providing British Columbia with a mechanism to admit Provincial Nominees to British Columbia while taking into account the importance of encouraging the economic development of Minority Official Language Communities in British Columbia.

APPENDIX A – BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE LEVELS PLAN. British Columbia will include in its annual Provincial Nominee Levels Plan: e. identification of those countries where British Columbia intends to conduct promotion and recruitment activities in the following year including countries and related activities that encourage the economic development of Minority Official Language Communities.

APPENDIX B – BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE LEVELS REPORT.

Part B: Results Achieved 3. Nominations issued to individuals whose mother tongue or first official language is French.

Part C: Promotion and Recruitment 2. Overview of promotion and recruitment activities undertaken to encourage the economic development of Minority Official Languages Communities.

Annex D:
Business Immigrants

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

N/A

2010 Version does not include the Annex entitled “Business Immigrants.” Annex D is called “Sponsorship” (see below).

Annex E:
Family Class Sponsorship

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

N/A

2010 Version – Annex D: Sponsorship

N/A

Annex F:
Provision of Information on Immigrant Landings

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

N/A

The 2010 Version does not include the Annex entitled “Provision of Information on Immigrant Landings.”

Annex G:
Memorandum of Understanding

Signed: May 1998

N/A

Version of 5 April 2004

N/A

The 2010 Version does not include the Annex entitled “Memorandum of Understanding.”

Annex H:
Immigration Health

This Annex was not in the 1998 version.

Signed: 2004

N/A

In the 2010 Version, this Annex becomes Annex E: Immigration Health.

N/A

Annex I:
International Students

This Annex was not in the 1998 version.

Signed: 2004

N/A

In the 2010 Version, Annex I, “International Students” becomes Annex C.

N/A

2010 Version – Annex F: Temporary Foreign Workers

N/A

Canada–British Columbia Memorandum of Understanding on the Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: April 2006

N/A

Alberta

Agreement for Canada–Alberta Cooperation on Immigration

One version: 2007

Signed: 4 May 2007

1.9 AND WHEREAS Alberta recognizes the long standing and continuing contribution of its francophone community to the social, cultural and economic development of the Province, and the objective of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada.

1.11 AND WHEREAS Canada and Alberta recognize the role of immigration in supporting the economic development of communities in Alberta, including francophone communities.

3.0 Purpose and Objectives: 3.1 b. to respond to Alberta’s current and emerging social, demographic, economic development and labour market priorities through immigration policies and programs; recognizing the role of immigration in supporting the economic development of communities in Alberta, including francophone communities.

3.1 f. to foster partnerships with stakeholders including community based organizations, municipal governments, the private sector, official language minority communities, and other government agencies.

7.3 Partnerships: 7.3.1 Canada and Alberta recognize the benefits of involving stakeholders and partners in facilitating the social and economic integration of Immigrants in Alberta, including community based organizations, municipal governments, the private sector, official language minority communities, and other government agencies.

Annex A:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: 4 May 2007

1.0 Preamble: 1.3 Both parties recognize the role of immigration in supporting the economic development of communities in Alberta, including francophone communities;

3.0 Purpose and Objectives: 3.2 This agreement provides Alberta with a mechanism to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Alberta, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions including regional development, by permitting Alberta to nominate Provincial Nominees. Alberta will also consider the economic development priorities of communities in Alberta, including francophone communities.

4.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 4.2 In identifying promotion and recruitment strategies, Alberta will undertake appropriate consultations with communities in Alberta, including francophone communities.

Annex B:
Temporary Foreign Workers

Signed: 4 May 2007

N/A

Canada–Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on Information Sharing

Signed: September 2003 (amended in December 2004)

N/A

Saskatchewan

Canada–Saskatchewan Immigration Agreement

2 versions: 1998 and 2005

Signed: March 1998

Preamble: 0.14 AND WHEREAS Saskatchewan recognizes the goals of Canada with respect to official languages;

Version of 7 May 2005

Preamble: 0.10 AND WHEREAS Saskatchewan recognizes the objectives of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada and shares a mutual interest in enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities in Saskatchewan;

0.16 h. enhancing the vitality of minority official language communities in Saskatchewan;

1.0 Purpose, Objectives and Definitions: 1.2 b. to establish processes for Canada and Saskatchewan to consult and cooperate on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and mechanisms to influence the levels and composition of immigrants to Saskatchewan and to Canada, including those to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Saskatchewan;

2.0 Immigration Programs and Planning: 2.4 Saskatchewan will conduct planning based on factors contributing to the social, economic and demographic growth of the province including, but not limited to, available resources, balanced growth, impact of immigration streams destined to the province, absorptive capacity, and regional development including the development of minority official language communities.

3.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 3.5 b. Saskatchewan will endeavour to provide Canada with information regarding the province’s demographic, educational, labour market and other needs, and Canada will provide information to Saskatchewan about optimum recruitment opportunities through Canadian missions abroad, in order to meet Saskatchewan’s immigration needs;

Annex A:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: March 1998

3. Assessment 3.1 Saskatchewan or its agents are responsible for : c) ensuring that, in assessing the likelihood of the candidate to successfully establish himself or herself in Saskatchewan, the characteristics considered under federal selection criteria, namely: education levels, ability in English and/or French […]

Version of 7 May 2005

Preamble: 1.3 Both parties recognize the importance of encouraging the development of the francophone community in Saskatchewan;

3.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: 3.1 The objective of the annex is to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Saskatchewan, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, by providing Saskatchewan with a mechanism to admit Provincial Nominees to Saskatchewan while taking into account the importance of encouraging the development of the francophone community in Saskatchewan.

6.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 6.1 e. consultation with representatives of the francophone community in Saskatchewan.

Canada–Saskatchewan Memorandum of Understanding on Post-Graduation Employment for Foreign Students

Signed: May 2004

N/A

Canada–Saskatchewan Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: April 2006

N/A

Manitoba

Canada–Manitoba Immigration Agreement

2 versions: 1998 and 2003

Signed: October 1996 (amended in 1998)

0.11 AND WHEREAS Canada and Manitoba are jointly committed to: f. considering the needs of the minority official language community in Manitoba;

8. General 8.4 Canada and Manitoba shall consider the needs of the minority, official language community in Manitoba in implementing this Agreement.

Version of 6 June 2003

0.9 WHEREAS Manitoba recognizes the objectives of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada.

0.16 AND WHEREAS Canada and Manitoba share a mutual interest in: f. contributing to the development of minority official language communities in Manitoba and enhancing their vitality;

1.0 Purpose, Objectives and Definitions: 1.2 b to foster effective cooperation between Canada and Manitoba on the development and implementation of policies, programs, including those to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Manitoba, and mechanisms to influence the levels and composition of immigrants to Manitoba and to Canada;

2.0 Immigration Programs and Planning: 2.5 Manitoba will conduct planning based on factors contributing to the social, economic and demographic growth of the province including, but not limited to, available resources, balanced growth, impact of immigration streams destined to the province, absorptive capacity, and regional development including the development of minority official language communities with the objective of achieving a proportional share of national immigration levels.

3.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 3.9 b. Manitoba will endeavour to provide Canada with information regarding the province’s demographic, educational, labour market and other needs, including opportunities for minority official language community immigrants in provincial communities and Canada will provide information to Manitoba about optimum recruitment opportunities through Canadian missions abroad, in order to meet Manitoba’s needs;

Annex A:
Immigrant Settlement Services

Signed: October 1996

1.0 Shared Principles: 1.3.b. The ability of newcomers to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages is key to integration.

5.0 Manitoba’s Roles and Responsibilities: 5.5 Manitoba will ensure that availability of assistance under settlement and integration services for which it is assuming responsibility is in either official language where there is significant demand for assistance in that language. In delivering its provincial settlement and integration services, Manitoba will actively

offer its services in either official language in accordance with its French Language Services Policy.

5.7 Manitoba will consult with representatives of the Francophone community and organizations providing settlement and integration services in Manitoba on the official language needs of immigrants and refugees.

Appendix B – Annual Report. 3. Report on Results Achieved – official language acquisition (number of students, types of training offered, average progress of students according to the Canadian Language Benchmark system).

Version of 6 June 2003

1.0 Shared Principles: 1.3 b. The ability of newcomers to communicate in one of Canada’s official languages is key to integration;

5.0 Manitoba’s Roles and Responsibilities: 5.5 Manitoba will ensure that availability of assistance under settlement and integration services for which it has responsibility is in either official language where there is significant demand for assistance in that language. In delivering its provincial settlement and integration services, Manitoba will actively offer its services in either official language in accordance with its French Language Services Policy.

5.6 Manitoba will consult Canada and, taking into consideration Canada’s Official Languages Act and Manitoba’s French Language Service Policy, will determine what constitutes “significant demand” for communications with, and services to, persons requiring settlement services.

5.7 Manitoba will consult with representatives of minority official language communities and other organizations to plan and provide for settlement and integration services in Manitoba to meet the needs of immigrants and refugees in either official language.

Appendix A – Annual Service Plan; Part C: Proposed Allocation and Use of Funds: 3.Official Languages.

Appendix B – Annual Report; Part C: Results Achieved, 4. Official Languages.

Annex B:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: October 1996

3.0 Assessment 3.1 Manitoba is responsible for: (c) ensuring that, in assessing the likelihood of the candidate to successfully establish himself or herself in Manitoba, the characteristics considered under federal selection criteria, namely: education levels, ability in English and/or French […]

Version of 6 June 2003

1.0 Preamble: 1.4 Both parties recognize that importance of encouraging the development of minority official language communities in Manitoba.

3.0 Purpose and Objectives: 3.2 To provide Manitoba with a mechanism to increase the economic and social benefits of immigration to the province based on Manitoba’s economic priorities and encourage balanced growth through regional development as well as the development of minority official language communities in the province.

4.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 4.2 e. consultation with representatives of minority official language communities in Manitoba;

Annex C:
Provision of Data on Immigrant Landing

Initial date: 2003

N/A

MOU on the Private Refugee Sponsorship Assistance Program

Signed: November 2002

N/A

Canada–Manitoba Memorandum of Understanding on a Pilot Project to Issue Work Permits for International Students

Signed: October 2003

N/A

Canada–Manitoba Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: November 2005

N/A

Ontario

The Canada–Ontario Immigration Agreement

One version: 2005

Signed: 21 November 2005

1.0 Preamble: 1.12 AND WHEREAS the French Language Services Act of Ontario indicates that the Legislative Assembly recognizes the contribution of the cultural heritage of the French speaking population and wishes to preserve it for future generations.

3.0 Purpose and objectives: 3.2 f. to foster effective cooperation between Canada and Ontario on the development and implementation of policies and programs to support the development of minority official languages communities in Ontario.

3.2 g. to foster partnerships with, and the participation of stakeholders including municipal governments, community-based organizations, minority official languages communities and the private sector in the recruitment of immigrants and temporary residents, and in the settlement and integration of immigrants.

Annex A:
Consultation, Information Sharing and Research

Signed: 21 November 2005

N/A

Annex B:
Collaborative Canada and Ontario Immigration Portals

Signed: 21 November 2005

Consultations: 5.1 Canada and Ontario agree to consult with municipalities and minority official languages communities to develop their presence on the Canada and Ontario portals to support their immigration interests.

Annex C:
Pilot Provincial Nominee Program

Signed: 21 November 2005

1.0 Preamble: 1.2 Both parties recognize the importance of encouraging the development of minority official language communities in Ontario.

Annex D:
Settlement Services

Signed: 21 November 2005

N/A

Annex E:
Language Training

Signed: 21 November 2005

N/A

Annex F:
Partnerships with Municipalities

Signed: 21 November 2005

1.0 Preamble: 1.10 Canada and Ontario are committed to contributing to the sustainability of municipalities in Ontario and to supporting the development of minority official languages communities through immigration.

3.0 Objectives: 3.2 To achieve this objective, Canada and Ontario agree to work with municipal governments on the priorities established below. Specific arrangements with the AMO, the Association française des municipalities de l’Ontario (AFMO), individual municipalities and/or groups of municipalities which are related to these priorities and other opportunities may be concluded through memoranda of understanding or amendments to this Annex.

5.0 Implementation: 5.2.5 Ontario will invite the AMO to work with AFMO, to identify, recruit and recommend the municipal members of the Committee. Municipal members will represent a diverse range of municipal perspectives, including the interests of minority official language communities, and be accountable to the AMO Board of Directors.

Canada–Ontario Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: 21 November 2005

N/A

Canada–Ontario–Toronto Memorandum of Understanding on Immigration and Settlement

Signed: September 2006

N/A

Temporary Foreign Workers in Ontario

Signed: May 2008

N/A

Canada-Ontario Memorandum of Understanding on Information Sharing

Signed: March 2004

N/A

Letter of Intent with respect to a Canada–Ontario Immigration Agreement

Signed: April 2004

Vision: Canada and Ontario recognize the important role of immigration in developing and supporting vibrant Francophone communities in Ontario.

Quebec

Canada–Québec Accord relating to Immigration and Temporary Admission of Aliens

One version: 1991

Signed: 5 February 1991

AND WHEREAS it is the wish of the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec to conclude a new agreement, inspired by the Cullen-Couture Agreement, in order to provide Québec with new means to preserve its demographic importance in Canada, and to ensure the integration of immigrants in Québec in a manner that respects the distinct identity of Québec;

AND WHEREAS the Immigration Act (Canada) is designed, among other things, to enrich and strengthen the cultural and social fabric of Canada, taking into account its federal and bilingual character;

The Canada–Québec Accord Made Easy

Signed: November 1994

N/A

Canada–Quebec Memorandum of Understanding on a Pilot Project to Issue Work Permits for International Students

Signed: May 2004

N/A

Canada–Quebec Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: November 2005

N/A

New Brunswick

Canada–New Brunswick Agreement on Provincial Nominees

2 versions: 1999 and 2005

Signed: 22 February 1999

N/A

Latest version: 28 January 2005 (amended 29 March 2005)

1.0 PREAMBLE: 1.3 Both parties recognize the importance of encouraging the development of the francophone and anglophone communities in New Brunswick;

3.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: 3.2 This agreement provides New Brunswick with a mechanism to increase the economic benefits of immigration to New Brunswick, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions including regional development, by permitting New Brunswick to nominate Provincial Nominees. New Brunswick will also take into account the importance of encouraging the development of the francophone and anglophone communities in New Brunswick.

4.0 PROMOTION AND RECRUITMENT 4.2 e. consultation with representatives of minority official language communities in New Brunswick;

Canada–New Brunswick Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: June 2006

N/A

Canada–New Brunswick Memorandum of Understanding on a Pilot Project to Issue Work Permits for International Students

Signed: March 2004

N/A

Prince Edward Island

Agreement for Canada – Prince Edward Island
Co-operation on Immigration

2 versions: 2001 and 2008

Signed: March 2001

1.0 Preamble: 1.8 AND WHEREAS Prince Edward Island recognizes the goals of Canada with respect to official languages.

Latest version: 13 June 2008

Preamble: 1.10 AND WHEREAS Prince Edward Island recognizes the objective of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada and shares a mutual interest in enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities in Prince Edward Island;

1.13 k. enhancing the vitality of minority official language communities in Prince Edward Island;

2.0 Purpose, Objectives and Definitions: 2.2 b. to establish processes for Canada and Prince Edward Island to consult and cooperate on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and mechanisms to influence the levels and composition of Immigrants to Prince Edward Island and to Canada, including those to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Prince Edward Island.

3.0 Immigration Programs and Planning: 3.3 Prince Edward Island will conduct planning based on factors contributing to the social, economic and demographic growth of the province including, but not limited to, available resources, balanced growth, impact of immigration streams destined to the province, absorptive capacity, and regional development including the development of minority official language communities.

Annex A:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: March 2001

N/A

Latest version: 13 June 2008

1.0 Preamble: 1.2 Both Parties recognize the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Prince Edward Island.

2.0 Purpose and Objectives: 2.1 The objective of this Annex is to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Prince Edward Island, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, by providing Prince Edward Island with a mechanism to admit Provincial Nominees to Prince Edward Island while taking into account the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Prince Edward Island.

4.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 4.1 e. consultation with representatives of the francophone community in Prince Edward Island.

Nova Scotia

Canada–Nova Scotia
Co-operation on Immigration

1 version: 2007

Signed: 19 September 2007

1.0 Preamble: 1.11 AND WHEREAS Nova Scotia recognizes the objectives of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada and shares a mutual interest in enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities in Nova Scotia.

1.16 h) enhancing the vitality of minority official language communities in Nova Scotia;

2.0 Purpose, Objectives and Definitions: 2.2 b) to establish processes for Canada and Nova Scotia to consult and cooperate on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and mechanisms to influence the levels and composition of immigrants to Nova Scotia and to Canada, including those to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Nova Scotia.

3.0 Immigration Programs and Planning: 3.4 Nova Scotia will conduct planning based on factors contributing to the social, economic and demographic growth of the province including, but not limited to, available resources, balanced growth, impact of immigration streams destined to the province, absorptive capacity, and regional development including the development of minority official language communities.

Annex A:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: 19 September 2007

Preamble: 1.2 Both Parties recognize the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Nova Scotia.

2.0 Purpose and objectives: 2.1 The objective of this Annex is to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Nova Scotia, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, by providing Nova Scotia with a mechanism to admit Provincial Nominees to Nova Scotia while taking into account the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Nova Scotia.

4.0. Promotion and Recruitment: 4.1.e consultation with representatives of the francophone community in Nova Scotia.

Canada–Nova Scotia Memorandum of Understanding on Post-Graduation Employment for Foreign Students

Signed: April 2004

N/A

Canada–Nova Scotia Memorandum of Understanding on the
Off-Campus Work Permit Program for International Students

Signed: October 2005

N/A

Newfoundland and Labrador

Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement on Provincial Nominees

2 versions: 1999 and 2006

Signed: September 1999

N/A

Latest version: 22 November 2006

1.0 Preamble: 1.3 Both parties recognize the importance of encouraging the development of francophone minority communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

3.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: 3.2 This agreement provides Newfoundland and Labrador with a mechanism to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Newfoundland and Labrador, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions including regional development and gender equity, by permitting Newfoundland and Labrador to nominate Provincial Nominees. Newfoundland and Labrador will also take into account the importance of encouraging the development of francophone communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador will also take into account the importance of encouraging gender equity.

4.0 Promotion and Recruitment: 4.2. d. consultation with representatives of French language communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Yukon

Agreement for Canada–Yukon Co-operation on Immigration

2 versions: 2001 and 2008

Signed: April 2001

1.0 Preamble: 1.8 AND WHEREAS Yukon recognizes the goals of Canada with respect to official languages.

Latest version: 12 February 2008[1]

1.0 Preamble: 1.11 AND WHEREAS Yukon recognizes the objective of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Canada and shares a mutual interest in enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities in Yukon;

1.14 k. enhancing the vitality of minority official language communities in Yukon;

2.0 Purpose, Objectives and Definitions: 2.2 b. to establish processes for Canada and Yukon to consult and cooperate on the development and implementation of policies, programs, and mechanisms to influence the levels and composition of Immigrants to Yukon and to Canada, including those to support and assist the development of minority official language communities in Yukon.

3.0 Immigration Programs and Planning: 3.3 Yukon will conduct planning based on factors contributing to the social, economic and demographic growth of the territory including, but not limited to, available resources, balanced growth, impact of immigration streams destined to the territory, absorptive capacity, and regional development including the development of minority official language communities.

Annex A:
Provincial Nominees

Signed: April 2001

N/A

Latest version: 12 February 2008

1.0 Preamble: 1.2 Both Parties recognize the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Yukon.

2.0 Purpose and objectives: 2.1 The objective of this Annex is to increase the economic benefits of immigration to Yukon, based on economic priorities and labour market conditions, by providing Yukon with a mechanism to admit Provincial Nominees to Yukon while taking into account the importance of supporting and assisting the development of minority official language communities in Yukon.

4.0 Promotion et Recruitment: 4.1 e. consultation with representatives of the francophone community in Yukon.

Annex B:
Memorandum of Understanding

Signed: April 2001

N/A

This Annex is not in the 2008 version.

Northwest Territories

Canada–Northwest Territories Agreement on Provincial Nominees

One version: 2009

Signed: August 2009

1.0 Preamble: 1.11 AND WHEREAS the Northwest Territories recognizes the objective of the IRPA to support and assist the development of minority official languages communities in Canada and shares a mutual interest in enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities in the Northwest Territories;

3.0 Shared Principles: 3.1 c. The importance of encouraging the development of Canada’s minority official languages communities in the Northwest Territories.

4.0 Purpose and Objectives: 4.2 c. support the development of a strong and prosperous Northwest Territories economy, in which the benefits of immigration are shared across the Northwest Territories and Canada, while taking into account the importance of supporting and assisting the development of Canada’s minority official languages communities in the Northwest Territories.

5.8 d. description of activities that support and assist the economic development of Canada’s minority official languages communities; and

6.0 Promotion and Recruitment 6.2 In furtherance of the objectives of this Agreement, the Northwest Territories will undertake targeted active recruitment initiatives which:

    a. may include: i. participation at trade fairs and other targeted missions, including those which target French speaking immigrants;

    b. shall include: i. consultation with the francophone community in the Northwest Territories, taking into account the importance of encouraging the development of Canada’s minority official languages communities in the Territories.

Annex A:
Annual Levels Report

Signed: August 2009

Part B: Results Achieved 3: Nominations issued to individuals whose mother tongue or first official language to be used in Canada is French.

Part C: Promotion and Recruitment 2: Overview of promotion and recruitment activities undertaken in support of minority official languages communities.