What We Do
Convene cross-sector partners to collaboratively develop and implement strategies for the effective integration of newcomers.
Economic Integration
The Economic Integration Sector Table addresses challenges related to immigrants’ economic participation and labour market outcomes.
Health and Wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing Sector Table brings together organizations from settlement, healthcare, city services, public health, and social services.
Education
OLIP partners at the Education Sector Table work to ensure immigrant students have equal opportunities to succeed. They focus on reducing barriers for students in low-income neighbourhoods with many immigrant families.
Language
The Language Sector Table focuses on Ottawa’s language training and interpretation services. It supports access to essential human services in a bilingual city where training in both official languages is crucial.
Socio-Civic Integration
The Socio-Civic Integration Sector Table empowers immigrants for civic and political engagement. Youth is its focus. The table uses media to promote welcoming communities and inclusion.
Governance
A structure designed to leverage the experience and leadership of each sector, bringing together different perspectives to plan and act on shared priorities.
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.