What’s New
November 20, 2024
Discover the Benefits of Volunteering: Join Our Free Virtual Workshop Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker residing in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, or […]
November 19, 2024
Thanks to the collaboration between MAP-BC and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), refugee claimant clients without ID or proof of address can now be referred […]
November 18, 2024
Join Conversation Circles for Community Connection: Improve Your English and Build Connections If you’re a newcomer to Canada and want to improve your English in a […]
November 18, 2024
If you’re a newcomer to British Columbia, understanding how to navigate the healthcare system is crucial. Join MOSAIC in partnership with the UBC Medicine Refugee Health […]
November 13, 2024
In this Virtual Information Session, viewers will learn how to plan for a climate emergency, so they can be prepared personally and be in a better […]
October 30, 2024
KCR welcomes refugee claimants and asylum seekers. The BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVEN) program is designed to provide comprehensive […]
October 28, 2024
The BC Safe Haven Program by ISSofBC offers free settlement and job search support in Vancouver and Burnaby. It provides English language training at five locations: […]
October 23, 2024
The IRB has launched a new national toll-free number, 1-833-931-5121, which provides access to all divisions and the My Case help desk in English or French. […]
October 22, 2024
The Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture (VAST) offers a local phone and a toll-free support line for professionals and people supporting newcomer survivors of forced […]
October 21, 2024
Sunrise Welcome Place is offering a free Employment Workshop on how to start a business in British Columbia on October 31, November 14, and November 28, […]
October 18, 2024
The Safe Haven Program by the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society supports newcomer women who are asylum seekers or refugee claimants in Canada. It provides access to […]
October 17, 2024
The YWCA Safe Haven program offers free support for refugee claimants and asylum seekers in British Columbia to find immediate accommodation. Services include assistance with emergency […]
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 […]
October 3, 2024
Chimo Community Services is hosting a free city tour in Richmond on October 18, tailored for refugee claimants and newcomers with PR or CUAET status. The […]
October 2, 2024
This webinar took place on October 29, 2024. This recorded webinar introduces the BC Safe Haven Resource Network—a collaborative initiative providing indirect support to organizations that […]
September 26, 2024
Chimo Community Services is offering a free English Conversation Circle designed to enhance language skills and fosters community connections for eligible participants, including Permanent Residents, refugee […]
September 19, 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 […]
September 18, 2024
DIVERSEcity’s BC Safe Haven program is offering free workshops designed to support asylum seekers and refugee claimants as they navigate life in Canada. These workshops provide […]
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 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 […]