WCI M EASURING O UTCOMES R ESEARCH P ROJECT Welcoming Communities Conference Ottawa, 28-30 October 2010.

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WCI M EASURING O UTCOMES R ESEARCH P ROJECT Welcoming Communities Conference Ottawa, October 2010

MAIN GUIDELINE : THE REPORT “ Characteristics of a Welcoming Community ” Victoria M. Esses, Leah K. Hamilton, Caroline Bennett-AbuAyyash, and Meyer Burstein Report for the Integration Branch of Citizenship and Immigration Canada

A IMS AND OBJECTIVES Identify and collate data to assess indicators of characteristics of a welcoming community For each characteristic of a welcoming community, identify objective indicators for which data can be obtained Produce datasets that correspond with these objective indicators

A IMS AND OBJECTIVES To help communities developing LIP councils determine: how they stand on these measures the quality of welcome in the community and areas in need of attention

T HE T EAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN O NTARIO Researchers / PhD students Alexandra Bozheva – Sociology / Demography Natalia Lapshina – Psychology Claudia Rangel – Geography Faculty / Project Supervisors Rod Beaujot – Sociology / Demography Jason Gilliland – Geography Team leader: Zenaida Ravanera – Sociology/ Demography Adviser: Vicki Esses – Psychology

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17 C HARACTERISTICS 1. Employment Opportunities 2. Fostering of Social Capital 3. Affordable and Suitable Housing 4. Positive Attitudes toward Immigrants, Cultural Diversity, and the Presence of Newcomers in the Community 5. Presence of Newcomer-Serving Agencies that Can Successfully Meet the Needs of Newcomers 6. Links between Main Actors Working toward Welcoming Communities

17 C HARACTERISTICS (C ONT ’ D ) 7. Municipal Features and Services Sensitive to the Presence and Needs of Newcomers 8. Educational Opportunities 9. Accessible and Suitable Health Care 10. Available and Accessible Public Transit 11. Presence of Diverse Religious Organizations 12. Social Engagement Opportunities

17 C HARACTERISTICS (C ONT ’ D ) 13. Political Participation Opportunities 14. Positive Relationships with the Police and the Justice System 15. Safety 16. Opportunities for Use of Public Space and Recreation Facilities 17. Favourable Media Coverage and Representation

I NITIAL DATA SOURCES 2006 Census 2008 General Social Survey on Social Engagement Canadian Community Health Survey

P LANNED OUTPUT Interim products in the WCI website Report that includes data collated and analyzed indicators not available If possible, publications in journals