Governance
A structure designed to leverage the experience and leadership of each sector, bringing together different perspectives to plan and act on shared priorities.
Overview
No single organization can address the complex challenges of integrating newcomers alone. The OLIP partners look at the local challenges from the ground up. Together, they identify key goals and challenges and create the Ottawa Immigration Strategy. The strategy’s long-term priorities reflect the partners’ shared vision.
Governance Structure
OLIP’s governance structure is the framework that defines the authority, responsibility, and decision-making power. It outlines how partners work together on the Ottawa Immigration Strategy. Our governance provides a flexible and supportive way for partners to work together.
Partners receive support to align their work with the shared priorities. This helps everyone work towards a common purpose.
The chart shows each group’s role within our governance structure.
| Structure | Function | Role |
|---|---|---|
| OLIP Secretariat | Facilitation and Support | Facilitate planning and development of shared vision and priorities Convene OLIP governance tables and support partners’ progress on shared priorities Promote shared and deepening awareness on targeted population groups and their needs, system gaps, and challenges Track progress and report back |
| OLIP Council | Leadership and Strategic Stewardship | Serve as ambassadors for the Ottawa Immigration Strategy and community-wide progress on Strategy priorities and goals Receive reports on progress on the Ottawa Immigration Strategy from Sector Tables Add knowledge and perspectives on plans and promote shared positions and a cohesive Ottawa voice immigration Provide leadership for a progressive transformation of public and community services to achieve a seamless settlement and integration of immigrants Host the Ottawa Immigration Forum Provide formal approval of shared directions, frameworks, and internal policies |
| OLIP Leadership Group | Championship & Collaborative Leadership | Provide a forum for community leaders to discuss common challenges encountered when working to make organizations and our community more inclusive; Offer strategic advice that helps initiatives by OLIP and our partners be successful; and Demonstrate leadership in the community in support of immigrant integration and OLIP priorities |
| OLIP Executive Committee | Operational Management and Inter-Sectoral Coordination | Provide strategic support to the OLIP Governance Represent the partnership in leadership and stakeholder engagement Monitor the OLIP’s governance and leadership structures and resolve any issues that arise Ensure the effective coordination of sector work and identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration and synergies Oversee OLIP’s operational management by providing guidance and direction to the OLIP Director Convene Sector Table Co-chairs biannually to set a cross sectoral agenda, at the beginning of OLIP Operational Cycles |
| Language Economic Integration Health and Wellbeing Education Socio-Civic Integration | Coordinated and Collaborative Action | Engage organizations, coalitions, and institutions that can help the implementation of the sectoral priorities, set in the Ottawa Immigration Strategy Establish task groups as needed to seek funding and plan collaborative action Identify gaps in leadership engagement and work with the OLIP Secretariat to facilitate their participation in the OLIP governance and process Work with the OLIP Secretariat to track progress on sectoral priorities |
| Ottawa Immigration Forum | Learning, Progress Report, and Leadership Engagement | Share progress that has been made toward the goals of the Ottawa Immigration Strategy Engage experts from outside of Ottawa to learn from experiences in other cities Engage the public and raise awareness |
Our Story
Working together to build capacity to attract, settle, and integrate immigrants.
Milestones
Significant moments that reflect OLIP’s growth, innovation, and ongoing efforts.
Partners
More than 80 organizations dedicated to helping immigrants settle and integrate in Ottawa.