Refugee Policy
December 12, 2024
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 […]
October 10, 2024
The amended temporary public policy exempts certain foreign nationals, including refugee claimants and asylum seekers, from the Immigration Medical Examination (IME) requirement if they have previously […]
September 17, 2024
Explore the latest updates on modernizing the Immigration and Refugee Board’s (IRB) Rules for the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of […]
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, […]
April 18, 2024
Starting Monday, April 1, 2024, a new and expanded newcomer-services program will increase support for people to settle into their new communities, practise their English and […]
March 20, 2024
A new pathway to permanent residency is now available for Sudanese nationals with Canadian family connections, aimed at those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. […]
February 14, 2024
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Canada is pleased to welcome Mr. Joey Hanna as Head of Montreal Field Unit. […]
January 10, 2024
On December 21, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced “Immigration measures to help people affected by the Israel–Hamas conflict”. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister […]
January 8, 2024
On December 28, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a new humanitarian pathway for people affected by the conflict in Sudan. “The ongoing conflict in […]
September 5, 2023
An Information Sheet for People Taking Part in Forced Migration Research Taking part in a research project gives you a chance to make your voice heard, […]
June 16, 2023
AMSSA would like to invite you to register for the B.C Refugee Resource Network’s Seeking Refuge bulletin. The bulletin provides reliable and timely information, news, updates […]
June 15, 2023
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 […]
May 16, 2023
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 […]
April 5, 2023
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 […]
March 26, 2023
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
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
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 […]
December 21, 2022
The new Immigration Appeal Division Rules, 2022, come into force on January 14, 2023. The new Rules, which replace the old Rules introduced in 2002, will modernize […]
November 10, 2022
“The Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration is a requirement of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. It provides the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship […]