Library Settlement Partnerships LSP offers a unique and innovative Newcomer Information Service in 11 communities throughout Ontario. This service is made possible by a partnership of the settlement sector, public libraries, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

LSP services include one-on-one settlement information and referral, group information sessions, and community outreach. Newcomer settlement workers are working out of 49 public library branches in communities with high newcomer populations providing service in a variety of languages based on community needs.

The settlement sector brings its extensive experience of newcomer issues and services through the 23 participating agencies. The 11 public library systems contribute expertise in information provision, as well as community education and leisure activities to facilitate newcomer inclusion and quality of life.