Resource Centre
June 9, 2025
The Government of Canada has released a detailed backgrounder on the Strong Borders Act, outlining proposed legislative changes aimed at strengthening border security, combating transnational crime, […]
June 9, 2025
On June 20, 2025, the Vancouver Public Library – Central Branch will hold a World Refugee Day event from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, co-hosted and organized […]
June 8, 2025
On June 3, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at enhancing border security, disrupting organized crime, and protecting […]
May 20, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting a webinar to support organizations working with LGBTQIA+ newcomer refugee claimants. Queer newcomers often face layered barriers when navigating […]
May 19, 2025
Join MAP-BC on May 27th at 2 PM for MAP’s mental health workshop focused on vicarious trauma. The presenter will be Mona Hassania, registered clinical counselor […]
May 18, 2025
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 […]
April 29, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub hosted a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants. This session provided essential knowledge about navigating the BC medical system, with […]
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 […]
March 14, 2025
Chimo Community Services offers the BC SAF HAVEN program, which provides comprehensive support for refugee claimants and vulnerable newcomers. The program helps individuals navigate their initial […]
March 11, 2025
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’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’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 […]
February 25, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub hosted a webinar on March 11, 2025 to support organizations working with refugee claimants. This webinar reviewed the refugee claim process, including […]
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 […]
February 13, 2025
VAST invites you to the VAST Annual Symposium 2025 on Torture Prevention and Anti-Racism: The Fragility of International Human Safety and Security. This event presents an […]
February 6, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting an in-person training workshops focused on mental health crisis management, specifically designed for organizations and frontline workers supporting refugee […]
January 29, 2025
Inasmuch is offering an informative online class designed to help refugee claimant newcomers understand the Canadian tax system. Filing Income Tax in Canada: What You Need […]
January 28, 2025
The BC Refugee Hub hosted a two-part webinar series designed to support organizations working with refugee claimants. The series delved into trauma-informed practices, focusing on cultural […]
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: […]