Publications

December 12, 2024

BC Refugee Hub – BC Safe Haven Program Service Directory

This Directory of Services, curated by the BC Refugee Hub, highlights the service providers in BC for the BC Safe Haven program, detailing the vital assistance […]
November 25, 2024

AMSSA & BCNPHA: An Examination Of The Most Acute Housing Needs of BC’s Newcomers: A Refugee Housing Strategy

Newcomers to Canada, particularly Government Assisted Refugees and Refugee Claimants, face unprecedented housing needs while also being overlooked in provincial housing planning. The Affiliation of Multicultural […]
September 16, 2024

AMSSA – Information Sheet on Supports for Refugee Claimants

As the needs of newcomers to BC changes and grows, the new BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and the new BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian […]
May 13, 2024

Trans Care BC – Courses and learning tools for clinicians and the community.

Discover Trans Care BC’s Education Centre. Offering a wealth of resources and educational materials, Trans Care BC is dedicated to supporting transgender and gender diverse individuals. […]
May 9, 2024

ISSofBC GAR Bulletin – December 2023 and 2023 Year in Review

ISSofBC GAR Bulletins: Learn more about the thousands of Government Assisted Refugees ISSofBC has welcomed in over 45 years of serving newcomers to BC. Statistics on […]
May 1, 2024

ISSofBC and Open Door Group – Newcomers DisAbility Toolkit

Dive into the empowering world of inclusive support with ISSofBC and Open Door Group’s latest resource, the Newcomers Disability Toolkit. Designed to navigate the unique challenges […]
March 21, 2024

The Refugee Response Team – Thompson Okanagan Kootenays (RRT-TOK) – Housing Resources

This comprehensive resource hub is designed to assist individuals and families in accessing vital information and support related to housing communities in the Interior-Thompson Okanagan region […]
March 15, 2024

City of Delta – Newcomer’s Guide

The City of Delta has released this Newcomer’s Guide to help support in the settlement of newcomers to the city. The guide includes a list of […]
March 7, 2024

IRB – Statistical Report 2023

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has released the statistical report titled: Claims by Country of Alleged Persecution – 2023. The statistics included are from […]
February 21, 2024

CCR: Refugee determination system – a practical guide

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) produced this informative practice guide, intended for front line workers who support refugee claimants and other vulnerable migrants. Access guide […]