STOP THE CUTS TO SETTLEMENT AGENCIES: NEW DEMOCRATS

New Democrat MPs are telling Minister Jason Kenney to stop the cuts to settlement agencies.

“We’re talking about the lifeblood of these agencies,” said New Democrat Immigration critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina). “The Minister slashed their funding and offered no explanation of any kind.”

‪In late December agencies found out that as of March 31, 2011 a significant portion of their funding would not be renewed.

‪“Many newcomers rely on settlement agencies to help them integrate into the community,” said ‪ New Democratic Party President and candidate for Parkdale-High Park Peggy Nash. “Without this funding, they will be forced to shut their doors and the newcomers will be out in the cold.”

‪New Democrat Toronto Davenport candidate Andrew Cash agrees.

“Not only will the community lose a vital organization, but their employees will be out of work,” added New Democrat Toronto Davenport candidate Andrew Cash. “We’re just struggling out of a recession. I can’t see how the Minister thinks this is a good decision.”

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