Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe speaks at a federal announcement at Ottawa City Hall on June 30, 2023.
With Ottawa's shelter system and housing programs still feeling the strain of an influx in newcomers to Canada, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe is banking on the federal government for funding a new welcoming centre in Tuesday's budget.Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has been in talks with the federal government to fund a welcoming centre for newcomers, including asylum seekers. The City of Ottawa is looking for $32.
"We'd love to hear from the federal government on funding for a welcoming centre for those individuals who are arriving in the city," he said.More and more asylum seekers are coming to Canada. Is it enough to stem a global tide of refugees? The city has requested $12 million from Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada for capital costs, and another $20.6 million over two years to cover operations. But staff noted they're working on updates.
IRCC differentiates between asylum seekers and resettled refugees. Its website notes that asylum seekers are not eligible for federal settlement services, but may be able to access services funded by the province.the city said
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