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Consulting Services for Bilingual Regional Immigration Strategy – Southeast New Brunswick

This opportunity seeks consulting expertise to develop a bilingual, holistic regional immigration strategy for Southeast New Brunswick, coordinated by the Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC) under the Southeast Local Immigration Partnership (SELIP). - Government Buyer: - Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC), Economic Development office, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; the requirement is for consulting services - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to design and deliver a Holistic Place-Based Regional Immigration Strategy for 2027-2032 - Deliverables include: - Comprehensive research and benchmarking - Participatory consultations with 13 communities (12 municipalities and 1 rural district) - Bilingual (French and English) strategy documents and reports - Action plan, governance framework, and monitoring/reporting tools - Systems analysis and stakeholder engagement (municipalities, employers, educational institutions, Indigenous partners, government stakeholders) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All deliverables must be bilingual (French and English) - Demonstrated expertise in regional immigration strategies, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement - In-person and hybrid consultation phases required - Detailed financial proposal covering consultant fees, public consultation costs, travel, and other justified expenses - Annual reviews and biannual progress reporting mechanisms - Strategy must align and coordinate efforts across multiple municipalities and organizations for measurable regional outcomes

Description

The Southeast Regional Service Commission (SERSC) is seeking proposals from experienced consulting firms or specialists to develop a Holistic Place-Based Regional Immigration Strategy for Southeast New Brunswick for the period 2027-2032. The strategy aims to create a coordinated regional framework to strengthen immigration attraction, integration, retention, and long-term regional growth. The project requires expertise in strategic planning, regional development, immigration ecosystems, stakeholder engagement, and bilingual service delivery. The final strategy will support alignment among municipalities, organizations, employers, educational institutions, Indigenous partners, and government stakeholders within a shared regional framework.

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