What’s New

March 18, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Asylum Claims in British Columbia: Yearly Comparison

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

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Refugee Claimant Statistical Factsheet: January–October 2024

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: BC Safe Haven Program

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 – Calendar of Events: BC Safe Haven program

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: BC Safe Haven Program

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 6, 2025

Impact North Shore – Workshop: Immigration Pathways and Permits in Canada

Impact North Shore is hosting an informative workshop for Ukrainian nationals who are seeking to explore immigration pathways and permits in Canada. This session will help […]
March 5, 2025

MOSAIC: BC Safe Haven Program

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

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: The Refugee Claim Process

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

BC Safe Haven Program – Service Map

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 – Annual Symposium 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

BC Refugee Hub & VAST – Refugee Claimant Mental Health Training Workshops

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 Workshop: Filing Income Tax in Canada

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

BC Refugee Hub – 2 Part Webinar: Trauma-Informed Practice for Service Providers Working with Refugee Claimants

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

Kinbrace: Multilingual Resources

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: […]
January 27, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – BC Safe Haven Program Service Directory

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 […]
January 23, 2025

AMSSA & OUSH Infographic: Immigration Measures and Support for Ukrainians and Their Families

This infographic has been developed by AMSSA’s Operation Ukrainian Safe Haven (OUSH). As the deadline for the temporary measures for CUAET holders approaches, Operation Ukrainian Safe […]
January 22, 2025

MAP-BC Workshop – Fostering Connections: Building Capacity, Nurturing Care, Strength, and Wisdom in Frontline Work

MAP-BC invites you to register for this workshop to support the mental health of frontline staff. Topic: Fostering Connections: Building Capacity, Nurturing Care, Strength, and Wisdom in Frontline […]
December 30, 2024

BC Refugee Hub Toolkit – Refugee Claim Process: Pre, During and Post Claim

This BC Refugee Hub resource is designed for frontline workers to better understand the refugee claim process and effectively support their clients throughout the journey. The […]
December 16, 2024

BC Refugee Hub Survey: Refugee Claimant Mental Health Environmental Scan 

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Do you work with Refugee Claimants in British Columbia? Share your insights! The BC Refugee Hub, through the BC SAFE HAVEN program, is completing […]
December 13, 2024

Archway Community Services – BC Safe Haven Program

Support for Refugee Claimants in the Fraser Valley: Safe Haven Refugee Claimant Support Services Archway Community Services is offering essential, free support for refugee claimants in […]