Refugee Category
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 […]
September 4, 2024
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is offering a Beginner English Conversation Circle to help newcomers improve their English conversational skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. The sessions […]
September 3, 2024
The following information bulletin has been shared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada via e-mail: As of April 1, 2025, expired refugee protection claimant documents (RPCDs) […]
June 12, 2024
You are invited to this webinar hosted by the BC Refugee Hub where we will discuss refugee and refugee claimant arrival statistics and trends from local, […]
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 […]
May 24, 2024
You are cordially invited to join MAP BC for our World Refugee Day 2024 celebration. When: June 20th, 2024 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Where: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
September 12, 2023
Global Literature Synthesis Report: Refugee Sponsorship and Integration Outcomes (2021) – Tasha Stansbury, Graduate Fellow, Refugee Hub Global Literature Synthesis Report: Recent Canadian Research on Migrant Integration (2022) – Ian […]
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 […]
August 31, 2023
This podcast series explores the nuts and bolts of the Canadian Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, which empowers ordinary individuals to directly engage in the welcome […]
August 15, 2023
The Knowledge Brief Series is intended to briefly summarize the global state of knowledge on key topics related to community-based refugee sponsorship. Knowledge Briefs Access to […]
June 6, 2023
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has formally announced that, for foreign nationals who fled Sudan with their Canadian family members, the Government of Canada […]