1. Settling In

2. All newcomers go through settlement stages; some settle more quickly than others: All newcomers go through settlement stages; some settle more quickly than others: FUN- Excitement with the move to a new life in a new country FUN- Excitement with the move to a new life in a new country FRIGHT- a bad experience, small or large, may trigger frustration FRIGHT- a bad experience, small or large, may trigger frustration FLIGHT- having second thoughts – either wanting to go home or actually leaving FLIGHT- having second thoughts – either wanting to go home or actually leaving FIGHT- decision to battle with negative feelings and make the most of the opportunities available FIGHT- decision to battle with negative feelings and make the most of the opportunities available FIT- adjustment to new life, feeling “settled”. FIT- adjustment to new life, feeling “settled”. Settling In

3. Tip: Offer support to your newcomer employees and their families during the low period – it can make all the difference to their work. Tip: Offer support to your newcomer employees and their families during the low period – it can make all the difference to their work. Before newcomers leave for Canada they need to have realistic expectations about living and working here – It helps if they understand that these settlement stages are normal. Before newcomers leave for Canada they need to have realistic expectations about living and working here – It helps if they understand that these settlement stages are normal. Contact TR Leger Immigrant Services at 613.933.9626 ext 4414 to obtain help for newcomers. Contact TR Leger Immigrant Services at 613.933.9626 ext 4414 to obtain help for newcomers. Supporting Newcomers

4. Some Characteristics of Excellent Diverse Workplaces: A cultivation of different viewpoints. A cultivation of different viewpoints. An understanding of different cultural norms and their impact on communication, problem solving, and conflict. An understanding of different cultural norms and their impact on communication, problem solving, and conflict. A set of shared values that clearly articulate demonstrations of dignity and respect. A set of shared values that clearly articulate demonstrations of dignity and respect.

5. ASSESING FOREIGN CREDENTIALS ASSESING FOREIGN CREDENTIALS World Education Services-Canada (WES Canada) www.wex.org/ca provides research about foreign academic credentials and institutions. World Education Services-Canada (WES Canada) www.wex.org/ca provides research about foreign academic credentials and institutions. WES provides credential evaluation reports that offer clear and consistent analysis of foreign credentials and academic qualifications, and equate these to more familiar degrees, diplomas, or certificates issued by Canadian educational institutions. WES has been contracted by the Government of Ontario to deliver academic credential assessment service in Ontario. WES provides credential evaluation reports that offer clear and consistent analysis of foreign credentials and academic qualifications, and equate these to more familiar degrees, diplomas, or certificates issued by Canadian educational institutions. WES has been contracted by the Government of Ontario to deliver academic credential assessment service in Ontario. Helpful Links:

6. Ministry of Labour: information about working in Ontario is available in a number of languages. www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/ multi/index.php Ministry of Labour: information about working in Ontario is available in a number of languages. www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/ multi/index.php www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/ multi/index.php www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/ multi/index.php CIC: Citizenship and Immigration Canada was created in 1994 to: CIC: Citizenship and Immigration Canada was created in 1994 to: Link immigration services with citizenship registration. Link immigration services with citizenship registration. Promote the unique ideals all Canadians share. Promote the unique ideals all Canadians share. Help build a stronger Canada Help build a stronger Canada www.cic.gc.ca www.cic.gc.ca www.cic.gc.ca Other Helpful Links

7. No one expects you to know everything about another culture. No one expects you to know everything about another culture. Newcomers know they are in a different country. Newcomers know they are in a different country. It is virtually impossible to know everything about all cultures. It is virtually impossible to know everything about all cultures. Develop relationships, ask questions. Develop relationships, ask questions. Be respectful, honest and kind Be respectful, honest and kind Can we just talk? Do not be afraid to open up lines of communication, it will be welcome! Can we just talk? Do not be afraid to open up lines of communication, it will be welcome! BE YOURSELF!! BE YOURSELF!! Please Remember