This paper examines the role of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership in resettling Syrian refugees in Canada’s national capital. This follows the federal government’s 2015–2016 resettlement plan. Based on qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with community organizations, settlement agencies, and the City of Ottawa, two main arguments are made. First, while current literature often shows the Canadian settlement sector as a victim of neoliberal changes and budget cuts, this paper presents a different view. It highlights the sector’s ability to take action by developing initiatives and strategies that fit the local context.