Refugee Claimants
October 21, 2024
Sunrise Welcome Place is offering a free Employment Workshop on how to start a business in British Columbia on October 31, November 14, and November 28, […]
October 18, 2024
The Safe Haven Program by the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society supports newcomer women who are asylum seekers or refugee claimants in Canada. It provides access to […]
October 2, 2024
Join us for a webinar hosted by the BC Refugee Hub to introduce the BC Safe Haven Resource Network, a collaborative initiative offering indirect support to […]
September 19, 2024
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 […]
September 17, 2024
Explore the latest updates on modernizing the Immigration and Refugee Board’s (IRB) Rules for the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of […]
September 16, 2024
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 […]
September 13, 2024
The BC SAFE HAVEN program, offered by Options Community Services, provides support for refugee claimants and vulnerable newcomers. This wrap-around service is designed to meet urgent […]
September 10, 2024
Options Community Services is hosting a comprehensive Pre-Employment Series aimed at supporting refugee claimants as they navigate the Canadian job market. Taking place this September, the […]
June 17, 2024
This report presents the findings and insights from conversations that took place at the ‘Newcomers Navigating Healthcare: A Community Dialogue’ held on April 14th, 2023, hosted […]
June 5, 2024
New program funding from the provincial government, BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVN) supports the social and economic integration of […]
April 29, 2024
In this webinar, hosted by the BC Refugee Hub, we reviewed necessary steps for refugee claimants to obtain an initial work permit. ; Topics covered Work […]
April 18, 2024
Starting Monday, April 1, 2024, a new and expanded newcomer-services program will increase support for people to settle into their new communities, practise their English and […]
March 7, 2024
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
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 […]
February 1, 2024
In this online info page, the BC Refugee Hub has curated information about the Interim Federal Health Program for Refugee Claimants. This information may be used […]
September 29, 2023
Transforming Employment Narratives (TEN) is still accepting applications until September 30th. This 5-day program seeks to deepen mutual understanding between employers and refugee claimants, to facilitate […]
September 6, 2023
Join Options Community Resources for their Pre-Employment Series for Refugee Claimants. Sessions start from September 7th to September 21st. For registration and more information, contact Lesley […]
January 25, 2023
This webinar, hosted by ISSofBC’s BC Refugee Hub on January 24th, 2023, focuses on innovative employment programs for refugees and refugee claimants. Speakers share challenges, best […]
November 17, 2022
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada introduced a new temporary measure that will accelerate work permit issuance for asylum claimants in CanadaImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Under […]
August 9, 2022
This factsheet developed by the BC Refugee Hub, provides information and resources on the arrival categories of refugees in Canada, as defined by the Canadian government. […]