What’s New
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 […]
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 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 […]
September 16, 2024
DIVERSEcity’s BC Safe Haven program provides English language training to support refugee claimants on their journey. These training sessions are free English classes specifically for refugee […]
September 13, 2024
The BC SAFE HAVEN program, offered by Options Community Services, provides support for refugee claimants and vulnerable newcomers. This wrap-around service is designed to meet urgent […]
September 10, 2024
Options Community Services is hosting a comprehensive Pre-Employment Series aimed at supporting refugee claimants as they navigate the Canadian job market. Taking place this September, the […]
September 4, 2024
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is offering a Beginner English Conversation Circle to help newcomers improve their English conversational skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. The sessions […]
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 17, 2024
This report presents the findings and insights from conversations that took place at the ‘Newcomers Navigating Healthcare: A Community Dialogue’ held on April 14th, 2023, hosted […]
June 13, 2024
The City of Victoria and partners are hostingWorld Refugee Day events which include Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony at Centennial Square in Victoria, along with a […]
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, […]
June 12, 2024
This resource guide has been produced by the Vancouver Island Refugee Readiness Team (RRT) and provides complete information on the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The […]