Celebrating Welcoming Week in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – From September 12 to 21, the Region of Durham, along with its Durham Local Immigration Partnership (DLIP) and newcomer service providers will recognize Welcoming Week.

This annual campaign celebrates the work done in communities to become welcoming places for all. It’s a time to recognize the power of inclusion and the people who make Durham Region a place where everyone belongs.

Did you know that 28 per cent of Durham’s current population are immigrants or individuals born outside Canada? Immigration is a key growth factor in our communities, enriching society and local economies by bringing global talent, contributing to the labour force, creating businesses, and enhancing cultural diversity. These are critical components of a healthy, prosperous, and thriving Durham for all.

Did you also know there is a network of community organizations working year-round to deliver programs that support newcomer integration in Durham Region?

In honour of Welcoming Week, visit durhamimmigration.ca/WelcomingWeek to find:

• A list of local events celebrating Welcoming Week.
• Programs and services offered by community organizations for newcomers.
• Stories from newcomers who have found their home and started businesses in Durham Region.
• The Region’s key immigration and settlement priorities in the DLIP’s 2025–2030 Community Inclusion Plan,
• Data and statistics about citizenship and immigration in Durham Region.

Let’s celebrate the people and partnerships that make Durham a welcoming place for all.

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For media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications.