What’s New

June 10, 2025

DIVERSEcity: World Refugee Day

On Friday, June 20, 2025, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society will host a World Refugee Day Celebration from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Fleetwood Community Centre in […]
June 9, 2025

The Strong Borders Act: Government of Canada strengthens border security

The Government of Canada has released a detailed backgrounder on the Strong Borders Act, outlining proposed legislative changes aimed at strengthening border security, combating transnational crime, […]
June 9, 2025

MAP-BC: World Refugee Day 2025

On June 20, 2025, the Vancouver Public Library – Central Branch will hold a World Refugee Day event from 12:00 to 1:30 PM, co-hosted and organized […]
June 8, 2025

News Bulletin: Government of Canada strengthens border security

On June 3, 2025, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong Borders Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at enhancing border security, disrupting organized crime, and protecting […]
May 20, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: Queer Competency for Front-line Workers Supporting Refugee Claimants

The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting a webinar to support organizations working with LGBTQIA+ newcomer refugee claimants. Queer newcomers often face layered barriers when navigating […]
May 19, 2025

MAP-BC: Mental Health Workshop on Vicarious Trauma

Join MAP-BC on May 27th at 2 PM for MAP’s mental health workshop focused on vicarious trauma. The presenter will be Mona Hassania, registered clinical counselor […]
May 18, 2025

MAP-BC: Virtual Meeting

You are invited to attend the Virtual MAP Meeting on Thursday May 22nd from 9:30 AM to 12 PM via Zoom.  The agenda will include: Presentation and […]
April 29, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: Navigating the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for Refugee Claimants

The BC Refugee Hub hosted a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants. This session provided essential knowledge about navigating the BC medical system, with […]
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 […]