integrating cities, toronto

Integrating Cities: Toronto, Canada

September 2013

� 6th Largest Government in

Canada

� 2.7 million people

50% of population foreign

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� 50% of population foreign

born

� 1 in 5 residents arrived in

Toronto within the last 10

years

� Over 140 languages

spoken

Greater Toronto Area

Engine of the Canadian

Economy

City of Toronto

Toronto CMA

Source: Conference Board of

Canada, 2009

Resilience over Time

Financial Services

Business Services12%

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%

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

Diversity +

� 50% of Toronto residents are foreign born

� 40%+ of Toronto residents are visible minorities

� 172+ different countries of origin

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� ~10% of population is lesbian or gay

� Growing Aboriginal population

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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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

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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

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SoutheastAsia

SoutheastAsia

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%

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Languages in Toronto .

50,000

75,000

Top-15 non-English home languagesCity of Toronto / 2011 Census

Source: Statistics Canada 2011 Census

0

25,000

10Education and Occupation(Greater Toronto Area, 2006)

25%

19%

40%

25%

20% 20%20%

30%

40%

50%

Data for residents of the Toronto CMASource: Statistics Canada 2006 Census

0%

10%

Canadian Born Long Term Immigrants

Recent Immigrants

% with Bachelor's Degree % in job requiring Bachelor's degree

Unemployment Rate of Working Population (25-64)By Immigrant Status (2006-2011)

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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)

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

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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

Landings and Entries by Location (2012)15

Toronto71,871(17%)

Rest of GTA

15,895(4%)

Montreal

Rest of Canada242,926(58%)

Toronto45,737(18%)

Rest of GTA

Rest of Canada113,007(44%)

Permanent Residents Temporary Residents

Montreal45,604(11%)

Rest of Montreal

Area1,431(0%)

Vancouver35,583(8%)

Rest of GVR7,646(2%)

GTA30,174(12%)

Montreal31,146(12%)

Rest of Montreal

Area8,004(3%)

Vancouver11,359(4%)

Rest of GVR

18,088(7%)

Total number of permanent resident landings and temporary resident entries

into the City of Toronto for 2012.


Permanent Resident Landings and Temporary Entries into City of Toronto by Country of Birth (2012)

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Total number of permanent resident landings and temporary resident entries

into the City of Toronto for 2012.


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

“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.”

Intergovernmental Authorities

Federal Government

– Settlement funder

Provincial Government

– Human Services funder

Municipal government

– Human Services system

Nonprofit Sector

– Settlement and Human Services

Delivery

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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

Toronto’s Services – daily life

Long Term Care

Homes

Police

HousingWater & Wastewater

Public HealthEmergency

Medical Services

Public TransitChildren

Services

Fire

Parks &

Recreation

Employment &

Social Services

Waste Collection &

Waste Management

Transportation

Toronto’s Approach to Integrating

Newcomers

Newcomers are residents in the City. The City has to ensure all residents receive equitable

benefits of City services and programs.

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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.

Vision Statement on Access, Equity and

Human Rights

Human Rights and Anti-Harassment Policy

Policy against Hate Activity

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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

Many other programs

Internationally Educated

Professionals Conference

Profession to Profession Mentoring

Community partnerships –

Immigration and Refugee Housing

Committee

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Creating ‘Housing Help’ Centres

Neighbourhood Development and

Funding to Community Organizations

Interdivisional Staff group on

Immigration/Settlement

Front-line case work –Shelters, Social

AssistanceChildren’s programs

Recreation programs (female-only swim,

cricket)

Public Awareness & Education

� Mayor’s proclamations of days of significance

� Council’s meeting schedule

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schedule

� Information and communication in different languages

� Meditation rooms in civic buildings

Voting in Municipal Election

� Strategies to increase voter turnout in 2010 municipal election

� Extensive outreach to high-rise apartment buildings with high diverse population

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� Hiring of election day staff with two or more languages (31%)

� Voter information providedto new citizens at CanadianCitizenship offices

City’s Immigration Web Portal26

Visit www.toronto.ca/immigrationVisit www.toronto.ca/immigration

311 offers translated services in 180 languages, website linked to Google Translate

TORONTO NEWCOMER

STRATEGY

Mission, Vision, Principles

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Mission, Vision, Principles

• 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

Strategic Approach

Newcomer Leadership

Table

Collaboration and

connection is

supported by the

TN Office

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Strategic Pillars

Local Immigration Partnerships

Local Immigration Partnership30

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

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

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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

OCASIToronto Board of Trade

Ethnospecific Organizations

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Strategic Pillars32

Advancing Labour Market

Outcomes

Promoting and

Supporting Good Health

Improving Access to Municipal Supports

Supporting Civic

Engagement and

Community Capacity

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

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

Impact of Newcomer Strategy

• Adapting the Eurocities Charter into a Toronto context

Eurcities Charter

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Toronto context

• Extending the Municipal Vote to Permanent Residents

Electoral Reform


• Developing a Forum for Open Dialogue for Elected Officials, Government Officials and Community Leaders and Residents

Open Dialogue

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and Community Leaders and Residents

• Strengthening Access to Municipal Services

Access to Services


• Integrating the Newcomer Strategy with City’s Economic Growth Plan and Workforce Development Strategy

Economic Growth Plan

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Workforce Development Strategy

• Strengthening Intergovernmental Collaboration and Partnerships

Intergovernmental Relations

Companion City Reports

• Supporting Integration and Advocating with Other Orders of Government

Undocumented Workers

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with Other Orders of Government

• Informing Public Policy

Changes in Federal Legislation and Policies

Companion City Reports

• Unaccompanied/Unattached Minors

Welfare of Immigrant Children

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• Broadening the Diversity Supply Chain for City Procurement and Services

Social Procurement

Moving to a City Charter

� Cities as policy-makers: charter, electoral reform, intergovernmental relations

� Cities as service providers: service audits, staff awarenesss/training

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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

Chris Brillinger

Executive Director

Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto

[email protected]

Integrating Cities: City of Toronto

[email protected]

Lydia Fitchko

Director, Social Policy, Analysis and Research Section

Social Development, Finance and Administration, City of Toronto

[email protected]

September 2013