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Social media is helping newcomers and refugees settle into life in Canada. Why isn’t the settlement sector using it?

Author Sharlene Gandhi
“If the government is not there, the scammers are.”

Why It Matters

Settlement organizations should know what kinds of information newcomers are searching for on social media, and aim to plug those knowledge gaps by directing people to tailored information. Settlement organizations must also be cognizant of the increasing risks of misinformation and fraud on social media that is particularly targeting newcomers.

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