The Role of English-Language Community Organizations in Quebec’s Immigration Ecosystem

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The Role of English-Language Community Organizations in Quebec’s Immigration Ecosystem
Abstract
The authors note that the English-speaking communities of Quebec have a long history of welcoming immigrants and helping them settle in the province. Their brief explores how English-language organizations that offer integration and settlement services can act as a social entry point to Quebec society for newcomers who don't yet speak French. The brief also looks at how this support, which guides newcomers to essential services and French courses, eases the strains of migration, helps the vitality of English-speaking communities, while aligning with Quebec's efforts to protect French and promote integration. The key take-aways from the brief are: English-language organizations help newcomers settle in Quebec by offering initial support in English and guiding them towards integration into the majority Francophone society and French-language learning; the English-language community sector working with immigrants is varied and valuable but lacks recognition and funding from the provincial government; immigration helps sustain English-speaking communities in Quebec, especially in regions facing population decline; and bilingualism, partnerships between Anglophone and Francophone organizations, and inclusive environments are key to successful immigrant integration and retention.
Report Number
Research Brief no. 18
Place
Montreal
Institution
Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN), Concordia University
Date
February 2025
Pages
10p.
Language
en
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Shoumarova, Lina, and Chedly Belkhodja. The Role of English-Language Community Organizations in Quebec’s Immigration Ecosystem. Montreal: Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN), Concordia University, February 2025. https://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/artsci/scpa/quescren/docs/Brief_18_ENG_FINAL.pdf.
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