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Our Mandate
The Richmond Local Immigration Partnership’s (RLIP) mandate is to foster a more welcoming and inclusive community and to improve the integration & inclusion of newcomers.
The RLIP will:
Support collaboration, coordination, and planning at the community level to foster a more welcoming and inclusive community and improve settlement and integration for newcomers and the community at large.
Share promising practices and information on issues, strategies and trends related to immigration for organizations, government, and service systems.
Guiding Values & Beliefs
RLIP believes that all residents have the right to a welcoming and inclusive community. The RLIP values:
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Participation in an environment that promotes acceptance, honesty, accountability, collaboration, trust, and fairness.
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New Ideas and creative strategies which will enhance the delivery of immigration services in Richmond.
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Inclusiveness and diversity in all facets of its work.
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Reciprocity by which immigrant integration is a two-way street between newcomers and the community
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