In a significant development, the municipalities of Canada have said that the blinkered approach of Ottawa, in matters of helping new immigrants with language training, besides employment issues, does not address the main requirements of these people which remained reasonably priced accommodation and public transportation.

In this context, a concerned body also said that the cities were regularly ignored even while the nation comes up with game plans to assist migrants acclimatize better in the country. It added that the truth remained that municipalities matter most when it comes to dealing with issues related to new immigrants. Meanwhile, an involved person was quoted as saying that it is absolutely vital that Ottawa works together with the municipal and territorial organizations for prompt delivery of services covered a short while ago.

The immigration policy of Canada has usually been more concerned with ensuring that the migrants to the country become skilled at either French or English. It also is more concerned with ensuring that these people get a job. However, it is essential to understand that the two matters that affect the newcomers more, as compared to the long-time residents of the country are improving the situation on the accommodation front, and making public transportation better.

Post their arrival, several new migrants depend on assisted accommodation for many years, and they are 100% more likely to use public transport, as compared to those who are residents by birth. Despite all this, due to inadequate funds, some cities are mulling over decreasing the budget earmarked for public transportation.