Publications
March 18, 2025
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
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 […]
February 25, 2025
The BC Refugee hub compiled information from all BC Safe Haven service providers in a Service Map. The Service Map provides a list of services provided […]
January 28, 2025
The team at Kinbrace is pleased to officially announce that the https://myrefugeeclaim.ca/ website, along with the Orientation Booklet resource, is now available in 11 additional languages: […]
January 27, 2025
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 […]
January 23, 2025
This infographic has been developed by AMSSA’s Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven (OUSH). As the deadline for the temporary measures for CUAET holders approaches, Operation Ukrainian Safe […]
December 30, 2024
This BC Refugee Hub resource is designed for frontline workers to better understand the refugee claim process and effectively support their clients throughout the journey. The […]
November 25, 2024
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 […]
December 12, 2023
In this statistical bulletin produced by the BC Refugee Hub, the arrival of Afghan refugees to Canada is examined. The information is broken down by arrivals […]
November 11, 2023
The Housing Toolkit is a guide for agencies supporting newcomer clients with finding and securing housing, bringing together useful resources from experienced agencies providing housing search […]
September 22, 2023
JUST RELEASED: New multi-year research calls for increased long-term mental health support for refugees and integration programs that develop their social networks. The research report, Sustaining […]