St. Lawrence Rideau Immigration Partnership Launches Research Project Immigrant Experiences in Leeds and Grenville: Examining Social, Economic, and Cultural Inclusion

Brockville – The St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership has launched a community-based research project to better understand the experiences of immigrants in Leeds and Grenville.

The project goals are to identify gaps and/or barriers to services and programs as well as determine what makes Leeds and Grenville attractive to newcomers.

The research project’s results will be published in Spring 2025 and used to inform local governments, employers, employment services providers, settlement agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.

The study will include an immigrant survey, employer survey, key informant interviews, focus
groups and literature review.

Immigrants in Leeds and Grenville who are eighteen and over born outside Canada (now living, working, or studying in this community including permanent residents, Canadian citizens, refugees, temporary residents, refugee claimants, and international students) are invited to participate in the survey.

The Employer Survey is open to all employers in Leeds and Grenville.

“The surveys are a great opportunity for immigrants and employers to share their experiences and for the community to learn more about Leeds and Grenville newcomers,” says Melissa Francis, Manager St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership. She adds, “Community agencies, municipalities, and individuals have all indicated a desire to make Leeds and Grenville a welcoming place for immigrants to be and we’re hoping this research enables us all to work collaboratively to ensure immigrants come to our communities and choose to stay.”

The survey is open for responses until January 24 and is available in English and French. Immigrants who participate in the survey can be entered in a draw to win one of four $50 Visa gift cards. Paper copies will be available upon request for those requiring accommodation.

Immigrant Surveys: English French
Employer Surveys: English French

The St. Lawrence – Rideau Immigration Partnership is funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.