June 16, 2023

Refugee Housing Project – Host a refugee and make a difference!

As Canada’s rental market tightens, refugees face significant housing challenges. You can help by renting out spare bedrooms or sharing part of your home to provide […]
June 15, 2023

AMSSA Factsheets: Diversity and Migration in BC and Canada

AMSSA has released three infographics pertaining to the census, diversity, and migration within B.C. and the rest of Canada. This release includes the following infographics: 2022 […]
June 8, 2023

The Co-Created Story Project

Collaboration between the UBC Center for Migration Studies (CMS) and Options for Community Services, created the The Co-Created Story Project. An opportunity for OCS frontline Immigrant […]
June 1, 2023

News Release: Sudanese Nationals Can Extend Their Stay in Canada

Starting April 30, 2023, those from Sudan staying in Canada can apply to change their status (visitor, student or temporary worker) or extend their stay with […]
May 30, 2023

Refugee Mental Health and Sponsorship

Through interviews with mental health service providers and a member of a sponsoring group, The Refugee Sponsorship Training Program released a video presenting some of the […]
May 23, 2023

The Eyeglasses Project: Making Eye Care Accessible

Founded in 2018, The Eyeglasses Project provides eyecare services free of charge for marginalized individuals.  With eye exams and prescription glasses free of charge, The Eyeglasses […]
May 18, 2023

Update on UNHCR Assisting Those Fleeing Sudan

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are assisting those who are seeking safety from Sudan. The fighting in Sudan is predicted to result further displacement for […]
May 16, 2023

Bulletin: Canada Welcomes over 30,000 Vulnerable Afghans

During the month of April, Canada reached a significant milestone welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to Canada. “The safe and dignified resettlement of refugees globally has […]
May 11, 2023

Canada’s Support to Sudanese Nationals

During April, the Canadian government announced new immigration measures to support Sudanese temporary residents in Canada who are unable to return home due to the escalating […]
May 9, 2023

AMSSA -Training for Frontline Workers: Supporting Newcomers With Disabilities

In Canada, 1/5 of the population are made up of individuals with disabilities. With 5000,000 newcomers expected to arrive in Canada each year, settlement services can […]
April 19, 2023
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Read The UNHCR Canada Magazine

The UNHCR Canada Magazine is a publication by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Canada. Published twice a year, the magazine updates […]
April 14, 2023

BC PharmaCare Now Covering Costs of Contraceptives for B.C. Residents

As of April 1, 2023, BC PharmaCare covers the full cost of many contraceptives for B.C. residents: Oral contraceptives (“the pill”) Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) Copper […]
April 12, 2023

MOSAIC – Documentary Film ‘Finding Freedom’

MOSAIC’s Private Sponsorship Program was recently featured in a documentary film, Finding Freedom, in helping bring refugees to safety through Operation #NotForgotten. Read more: http://ow.ly/4aQC50NA40z
April 5, 2023

CCR – Infographic: Front-end processes for refugee claimants

This infographic has been released by the Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) in March 2023. Front-end processes for refugee claimants are rapidly changing as applications are […]
April 3, 2023

Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge – LGBTQI Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations

On April 28, 2023, the Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge is hosting a webinar on  Refugees’ settlement: challenges, strategies and recommendations. The Rainbow Coalition 4 Refuge (soon […]
March 31, 2023

BC Refugee Hub & BC RRN – Regional Housing Info Sheets

Developed by the BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network (BC RRN), the following housing data tables show regional housing costs in relation […]
March 29, 2023

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Project: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course – May 2023

The Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health (IRMH) Course is a free, self-directed training that offers evidence-based information for service providers to provide better care and support […]
March 26, 2023

Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement

On March 24, 2023, Canada and the United States announced the expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) across the entire land border, including internal […]
March 11, 2023

IRCC – New pathway to permanent residence for Afghan extended family members of former language and cultural advisors

Ottawa, March 9, 2023 — The Government of Canada remains committed to resettling at least 40,000 vulnerable Afghans by the end of 2023, including the extended […]
March 9, 2023

BC-RRN & BC Refugee Hub – Pathways for Resettled Refugees, Refugee Claimants and Displaced Ukrainians

Developed by the BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network (BC-RRN), this tool summarizes the key similarities and differences between Canada’s humanitarian […]