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BC REFUGEE HUB – Webinar: Legal Aid for Refugee Claimants

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The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar for organizations supporting refugee claimants. This session will provide practical guidance to help frontline staff better understand legal aid supports available to refugee claimants in BC, including eligibility, coverage, referrals, and limitations for service providers.

Key topics covered:
– Legal aid eligibility and application processes for refugee claimantsLegal aid coverage by phase (claim, appeal, PRRA, removal)
– Common challenges and questions frontline workers encounter
– Options and referrals when legal aid is not availableLow-cost and pro bono legal resources

Speaker:
Chad Gautreau, Legal Aid BC

Who is this training for:
This webinar is designed for staff from organizations working with refugee claimants, including settlement workers, service providers, health sector professionals, and community partners, particularly those who are part of the BC Safe Haven program

Registration Details:
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Location: Zoom Webinar – Event details will be emailed immediately after registration  
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