Immigration
Vaudreuil-Dorion has undergone significant changes over the past 20 years, particularly in terms of its sociodemographic and linguistic makeup. These changes have transformed the city from a traditionally “monocultural” French-Canadian Catholic community into a new, far more multiethnic reality. Through various initiatives, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion is committed to highlighting the richness of this diversity.
Policy on Living Together
In May 2023, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion unveiled its very first Policy on Living Together. This policy serves as a guiding framework for the administration and the city council, formalizing all the day-to-day actions that ensure Vaudreuil-Dorion is a welcoming and inclusive community that recognizes diversity and combats all forms of discrimination.
“Vision for Community Living: Vaudreuil-Dorion, a welcoming and inclusive community that recognizes diversity, values the contributions of people from immigrant and ethnocultural backgrounds to the community’s development, promotes intercultural dialogue and social cohesion, and combats all forms of discrimination.”
Financial Assistance from MIFI for Strategic Initiatives
The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion has secured a financial assistance agreement for the implementation of an action plan focused on attracting, integrating, and ensuring the sustainable settlement and full participation of immigrants and other ethnocultural minorities under the Community Support Program of the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI). This three-year agreement, in the amount of $295,587, will enable the implementation of 13 major initiatives between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2027, addressing the following objectives:
- Develop the intercultural skills of immigrants and the host community
- Build bridges between the host community and newcomers
- Enhance the City’s cultural and recreational programming to reflect cultural diversity
Some projects carried out under the financial assistance agreement
Network of Cultural Ambassadors
The Intercultural Ambassadors Network is a group of residents of Vaudreuil-Dorion. They serve as liaisons within the community, with the mission of fostering dialogue and building connections between the host community and immigrants. As volunteers, they participate in various events organized by the City.
On the picture, left to right: David Sanchez, Audrey Melloni, Jean-Marie Minella, Lorena Pizzaro, Laura Noyer, Eurédice Sita, Marie-Andrée Drolet, Ludmila Livak, Josette Aristil
Integration Journey: Neighborhood Stories That Bring People Together
Three residents with immigrant backgrounds share their integration journeys through their experiences of neighborhood life in Vaudreuil-Dorion. These testimonials highlight the importance of the neighborhood in the integration process. Each participant recounts their personal experiences and offers their own reflections on the concept of “neighborhood.”
These stories illustrate the importance of close-knit relationships in fostering a sense of belonging, facilitating intercultural exchange, and helping to build inclusive communities.
Discover the story of Marcela and Jean-Marie:
Discover more inspiring stories:
Some important resources for newcomers
- Health: Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Montérégie-Ouest
- Education: Centre services scolaire des Trois-Lacs
- Employability, integration, and learning French: Réseaux
- Affordable housing: Office régional d’habitation Vaudreuil-Soulanges
For more information, please contact the section développement social et diversité of the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion at 450 455-3371 or by email at developpementsocial@ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca.
