The landscape and social fabric of York Region are changing. By 2031, 55 per cent of York Region residents will be immigrants including newcomers and long term residents. York Region recognizes immigration as an important contributor to economic growth and community vitality. The York Region Immigration Settlement Strategy (the Strategy) provides a long-term vision to support the overall well-being of newcomers in an inclusive, welcoming community where all residents can thrive.

Released in September 2011, the Strategy was developed by the Community Partnership Council (CPC) as the guiding framework of common community priorities and collective actions to enhance integration of newcomers. This document, Leading Change for a Stronger Community, is the three-year action plan that supports this vision and moves the Strategy from talk to action. The accompanying Turning the Curve indicator report sets out the measures that will guide the Strategy’s progress, steer decisions and determine future actions. Together, they are the tools for change.