April 7, 2019

Training Webinar – How to Support Refugees and Refugee Claimants Facing Domestic Violence

On February 11th, 2019, The BC Refugee Hub held a training webinar covering support services for refugees and refugee claimants facing domestic violence. Speaker: Rosa Elena Arteaga – […]
March 13, 2019

Training Webinar – What are refugee claimants eligible for during the claim process?

On November 1st, 2018, The BC Refugee Hub held a training webinar covering what refugee claimants are eligible for during the claim process. Speaker & Topics: […]
January 28, 2019

BC Refugee Hub – Refugee Claimant Bulletin // 2018 Roll Up

Refugee Claimant Bulletin // October – December 2018 and 2018 Roll Up The BC Refugee Hub has compiled statistics for refugee claimant arrivals in British Columbia […]
January 12, 2019

BCSIS (BC Settlement and Integration Services) Stream A and B Services for Refugee Claimants

The BC Refugee Hub has compiled a list of BCSIS (BC Settlement and Integration Services) Stream A and B services for refugee claimants. BCSIS Stream A and B […]
January 4, 2019

BC Refugee Hub – FAQ: Refugee Claimants in British Columbia

The BC Refugee Hub has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Refugee Claimants in British Columbia. Click here for the online version of […]
December 20, 2018

CCR: Automatic work permit applications for refugee claimants

MAY 2023 UPDATE: Canada ends the Designated Country of Origin practice  Read about the updates on the News Release >> https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2019/05/canada-ends-the-designated-country-of-origin-practice.html     The Canadian Council for […]
October 25, 2018

Infosheet – Refugee Claim Process (BC Context)

Refugee Claim Process (BC Context) Updated – September 2018: This one-pager covers the timeline of activities for refugee claimants from the time they enter Canada to the time they receive a […]
October 24, 2018

BC Refugee Hub Bulletin – Refugee Claimants in BC (July – September 2018)

BC Refugee Hub Bulletin – Refugee Claimant in BC (July – September 2018) – The BC Refugee Hub has compiled statistics for refugee claimant arrivals in British […]
October 17, 2018

Video: IRB – An Introduction to Canada’s Refugee Determination System

IRB has released the video below – An Introduction to Canada’s Refugee Determination System. The purpose of this video is to help inform new claimants, counsels and other […]
October 16, 2018

AMSSA – Webinar: Navigating the Settlement Needs of Refugee Claimants

AMSSA has released a video of their webinar from February 2018, titled “Navigating the Settlement Needs of Refugee Claimants” Speakers from this webinar include: Erin C. […]
September 6, 2018

Report: MAPBC – Refugee Claimant Housing Forum Report and Action Plan

MAP (The Multi-Agency Partnership), comprised of 40+ representatives of government and non government refugee claimant-serving agencies, has released a new report: Refugee Claimant Housing Forum Report […]
August 28, 2018

BC Refugee Hub – Refugee Claimant Bulletin (April – June 2018)

The BC Refugee Hub has compiled statistics for refugee claimant arrivals in British Columbia in the newest edition of the refugee claimant bulletin. Items featured in […]
July 1, 2018

The Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP)

The Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) is comprised of representatives of refugee claimant serving agencies working to: identify the shifting needs of refugee claimants; coordinate efforts; share knowledge; […]
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – Making an asylum claim in Canada

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada: Making an asylum claim in Canada
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – What happens when you make an asylum claim at the border

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada – What happens when you make an asylum claim at the border?  
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – Who can make an asylum claim at the border

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada – Who can make an asylum claim at the border?  
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Refugee Appeals Statistics

Refugee Appeals Statistics The Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) decides appeals from decisions of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to allow or reject claims for refugee protection. The RAD […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Refugee Protection Claims Statistics

Refugee Protection Claims Statistics: This website provides refugee claim statistics released by IRB under the “new system claims” (claims that are referred to the RPD on […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Appellant’s Guide and Kit

The IRB’s Appellant’s Guide is for people who are appealing decisions of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) of the Immigration and Refugee […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Claimant’s Kit

The IRB’s Claimant’s Guide is for people who are claiming refugee protection under Canada’s new refugee determination system, which came into effect on December 15, 2012. It […]