November 5, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: Understanding the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) and Refugee Claimant Eligibility

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants and asylum seekers who may be found ineligible to be referred […]
October 28, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Webinar: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Refugee Claimants and Women with Precarious Status

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status who are at risk of […]
October 27, 2025

ISSBC – Workshop: Renting in BC & BC Housing

ISSofBC is offering a series of free workshops this November to help asylum seekers and refugee claimants in Vancouver and Burnaby navigate the rental process in […]
October 24, 2025

ISSBC – Workshop: Understanding the BC Education System

ISSofBC is hosting a series of free workshops this October to help asylum seekers and refugee claimants in Vancouver and Burnaby learn about the education system […]
September 28, 2025

PIRS: LinkedIn Profile Workshop

PIRS is hosting an online LinkedIn Profile Workshop for refugee claimant women on December 1, 2025, from 3:30–5:00 p.m. (Zoom). Participants will learn how to build a […]
September 24, 2025

BC REFUGEE HUB WEBINAR: Shelters and Temporary Housing Refugee Claimants

The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar for organizations supporting refugee claimants. This webinar brings together sector experts to unpack how the shelter system works […]
September 12, 2025

VAST & BC Refugee Hub – E-Learning Course: Empowering Services Providers to Support Refugee Mental Health with Trauma Informed Care 

This E-learning course has been developed in partnership by VAST & BC Refugee Hub, as part of the BC Safe Haven Resource Network, led by AMSSA […]
August 25, 2025

Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) – English Chatter Corner

English Chatter Corner is a welcoming, conversational meetup hosted by Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS). It creates a relaxed and supportive space where newcomers can practice speaking […]
July 28, 2025

BC Refugee Hub: Work Permit and Job Search Toolkit

The BC Refugee Hub Work Permit & Job Search Toolkit is a resource designed for frontline workers to better understand the work permit process and effectively […]
July 22, 2025

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA): Free Counselling Support for Refugee Claimants and Refugees

The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is offering free counselling services through the BC Safe Haven Program. This service provides a confidential and supportive space […]
July 16, 2025

MOSAIC – Chai Time: Community Gathering for Refugee Claimants in Vancouver

MOSAIC is hosting Chai Time, a warm and welcoming community gathering for refugee claimants in Vancouver. This recurring event offers a chance to connect with others, […]
July 14, 2025

Important Bulletin – IRCC: Refugee Protection Identity Documents (RPIDs)

The following bulletin was shared by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on July 1o, 2025 via their newsletter. RE: New Refugee Protection Identity Document (RPID) […]
May 18, 2025

MAP-BC: Virtual Meeting

You are invited to attend the Virtual MAP Meeting on Thursday May 22nd from 9:30 AM to 12 PM via Zoom.  The agenda will include: Presentation and […]
March 18, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Asylum Claims in British Columbia: Yearly Comparison

This statistical factsheet provides data on asylum claims in British Columbia and Canada between 2014 and 2024. It shows an overall increase in asylum claims, with […]
March 17, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Refugee Claimant Statistical Factsheet: January–October 2024

This statistical factsheet provides an overview of asylum claims in Canada from January to October 2024, with a focus on British Columbia. It highlights data on […]
March 11, 2025

Options Community Services – Calendar of Events: BC Safe Haven program

Options Community Services provides a list of upcoming events related to the BC Safe Haven Program. This program offers critical services and support for vulnerable newcomers […]
March 10, 2025

Impact North Shore: BC Safe Haven Program

Impact North Shore’s BC Safe Haven program is designed to assist newcomers navigating the complexities of the refugee claim process. Through partnerships with organizations like Legal […]
March 5, 2025

MOSAIC: BC Safe Haven Program

MOSAIC’s Support for Refugee Claimants & Asylum Seekers MOSAIC’s BC SAF Haven Program is dedicated to providing essential support to refugee claimants and asylum seekers in […]
January 27, 2025

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 […]
December 16, 2024

BC Refugee Hub Survey: Refugee Claimant Mental Health Environmental Scan 

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Do you work with Refugee Claimants in British Columbia? Share your insights! The BC Refugee Hub, through the BC SAFE HAVEN program, is completing […]