Glossary of Terms

The Langley LIP compiled this glossary of 120+ settlement-related terms. We are grateful to the Langley LIP for sharing this valuable resource with us! It is our goal to update this list as needed; if you think a term should be added, removed, or revised, please let us know by sending an email to g.petkova@familyed.ca

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A variety of sources were referenced, including:

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• AMSSA’s Glossary of Terms for Frontline Settlement Workers

• IRCC’s Help Centre Glossary

• Annex A Negotiating Your Contribution Agreement with IRCC document

• BC Employment and Assistance Policy and Procedure Manual Definitions

• the BC Refugee Hub’s Glossary of Terms – Refugee & Refugee Claimants in Canada

• the Canadian Council for Refugees’ Refugees and Immigrants: A Glossary

• and UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)’ UNHCR Master Glossary of Terms

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