Refugee resettlement is the process of bringing refugees to Canada for permanent protection, managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Canada accepts refugees through government-assisted programs, private sponsorship by groups of citizens, and blended programs combining both. While the federal government controls who is admitted and provides initial settlement funding, municipalities provide the local services refugees need: housing, schools, healthcare access, transit, recreation, and general community services. Major resettlement events, like welcoming Syrian refugees in 2015-2016, significantly impact municipal services. Some municipalities advocate for greater federal support to address costs of integrating newcomers.