International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2014 National SAH Conference Halifax IOM is an Inter Governmental Organization (IGO) with 155 member states. A further 11 states hold observer status, as do numerous international (38) and non governmental (53) organizations. 470 field locations in over 100 countries. Unmatched deployment capacity for flexible and mobile activities. Established partnerships with local stakeholders and hosts countries. Staff with field expertise and understanding of migrants needs. Cost effectiveness through projectization (costs sharing). 1
IOM supports Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in: Health assessment Pre departure orientation Case processing Resettlement transportation Needs assessments, cultural and medical profiles Visa Application Services IOM works with Canadian Provinces and Territories for: Documents integrity and verification services Seasonal and temporary migrant training IOM also implements projects for other Federal Agencies including: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) IOM works in partnership with a wide range of partners and stakeholders abroad and in Canada; It is among many organizations who are involved in resettlement of refugees; The level of IOM assistance may differ by location; IOM is not present in certain locations; All categories of refugees are offered the same services. 2
IOM has two offices in Canada: The Ottawa office opened in 1999. It provides support and liaison for two activities: Resettlement Operations and Movements, and the Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Project. The Toronto office opened in 2012. It is responsible for the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) program Total arrivals from 01 January to 26 May: 3,455 persons Indicates slower start Arrivals scheduled in June and July: over 1,200 as of today, with more to be scheduled 3
Top Ten Countries of Departure Jan to May 2014 Pakistan 127 Malaysia 168 Uganda 203 Jordan 210 Ethiopia 224 Lebanon 279 Kenya 287 Syria 308 Sudan 378 Turkey 398 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 4
Top Ten Countries of Departure Past Six Years 2008 (10,477) 2009 (12,180) 2010 (11,536) 2011 (12,618) 2012 (9,444) 2013 (11,580) Country Persons Country Persons Country Persons Country Persons Country Persons Country Persons Syria 1,462 Syria 3,239 Syria 3,332 Syria 4,028 Syria 1,618 Syria 1,619 Colombia 1,409 Nepal 859 Nepal 1,455 Nepal 1,894 Nepal 1,122 Uganda 1,361 Kenya 838 Thailand 871 Kenya 785 Kenya 1,093 Pakistan 833 Turkey 1,135 Pakistan 825 Kenya 759 Turkey 688 Turkey 771 Kenya 799 Kenya 1,039 Thailand 697 Uganda 744 Pakistan 536 Pakistan 739 Turkey 787 Pakistan 947 Uganda 597 Pakistan 688 Sudan 415 Sudan 561 Uganda 536 Sudan 700 Sudan 517 Colombia 503 Jordan 399 Uganda 394 Sudan 479 Jordan 563 Turkey 506 Turkey 500 Thailand 370 Ethiopia 214 Egypt 349 Nepal 510 Jordan 494 Jordan 525 Ethiopia 313 Lebanon 207 Ethiopia 225 Lebanon 433 Russia 269 Ecuador 387 Egypt 281 Ecuador 204 Lebanon 132 Ethiopia 399 Syria IOM is actively involved in resettlement of Iraqi refugees: Case processing (pilot project) Immigration Medical Exams Orientation Transportation Use of land route via border crossing between Syria and Lebanon is continuing, with onward travel by air from Beirut International Airport. 5
IOM is aware of Canada s 2014 commitments, including revised numbers in certain locations; Optimistic about meeting the targets; IOM would be responsive to Canada s future plans for refugee groups globally. Thank you! 6
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