What’s New

July 12, 2021

IOM Report: Digital Inclusion of Refugees Resettling to Canada – Opportunities and Barriers

There is now broad recognition that connectivity and access to digital tools and services are fundamental to inclusion and participation in society. The research study aims […]
July 6, 2021

Canada Announces 3 New Initiatives to Welcome and Support More Refugees

The world is facing a refugee crisis. Across the globe, millions are displaced and longing for what most of us take for granted: a safe place […]
June 29, 2021

(Updated) Free English Conversation Circles – A Comprehensive Listing

English Conversation Circles are a free resource for all refugees and newcomers to take advantage of to practice their English skills, make social connections and learn […]
June 23, 2021

Government of Canada: Video – A Refugee’s Resettlement Journey to Canada

The Government of Canada has released a video in multiple languages on the refugee resettlement journey to Canada. Watch this video to find out what it’s […]
June 21, 2021

National Indigenous Peoples Day – CCR Resources

Today, 21 June 2021, marks the day of the Summer Solstice. It also marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day to celebrate the […]
June 15, 2021

BC Newcomer Camp – Summer Camp Applications Now Open

BC NEWCOMER CAMP – Summer Camp 2021 – Applications now open! About the Summer Camp: The British Columbia Newcomer Camp Association (BC Newcomer Camp) is a Canadian […]
June 8, 2021

Invitation to Register – BC Refugee Hub World Refugee Day Event

The BC Refugee Hub, in partnership with Islam Unravelled,  will be hosting a World Refugee Day Event on June 20th from 5pm – 7pm titled: A […]
June 7, 2021

Report: Supporting Canada’s COVID-19 Resilience and Recovery Through Robust Immigration Policy and Programs

Canada has been seen globally as a leader in immigration and integration policies and programs, and as an attractive and welcoming country for immigrants, refugees, temporary […]
June 2, 2021

Refugee Story Bank of Canada

The Refugee Story Bank of Canada is an online collection that invites refugees to share their stories, through blogs and various multimedia. Millions of people are […]
May 31, 2021

Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement – Safe Third Country Agreement Remains in Effect

The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the U.S.–Canada Smart Border Action Plan. The Safe Third Country Agreement remains […]
May 24, 2021

UBC Migration: Geographies of the Heart – Life-writing from Newcomers to Canada

The UBC Centre for Migration Studies Global Migration Podcast is back for a second season entitled “Geographies of the Heart: Life-writing from Newcomers to Canada” hosted by award-winning advocate, Mohammed […]
May 5, 2021

UBC Migration – Podcast: Pandemic Pedagogies in BC

This episode continues the conversation in a previous episode about how the settlement sector has been impacted by the pandemic, taking the time to focus on […]
May 3, 2021

IRCC: New Pathway to Permanent Residency for Over 90,000 Essential Temporary Workers and International Graduates

On April 14, 2021, the Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an innovative pathway to permanent residency for over 90,000 […]
April 28, 2021

IRCC: Canada Expands Efforts to Welcome More Yazidi Refugees and Other Survivors of Daesh

Over the past few years, the Government of Canada has kept its commitment to help Yazidi refugees and other survivors of Daesh start new lives in […]
April 19, 2021

COVID-19 – Multilingual Vaccination Registration Information

Online registration is open for eligible people living or working in BC. Spread the word and help your friends and family get registered. Only register when […]
April 5, 2021

BC Refugee Hub Training Webinar: The Importance of Storytelling for Refugee Advocacy

In this webinar from March 17, 2021, Shanga Karim, Leila Shifteh and Richard Belcham discuss the importance of storytelling in refugee advocacy and representation. The webinar […]
March 26, 2021

The Village Pilot Project (VPP): Youth Mentorship, Leadership and Academic Training

Red Fox Healthy Living Society and KUPAA Foundation invite youth in grades 6-12 to join our Village Pilot Project program from March 2021 –  March 2022. […]
March 25, 2021

PeaceGeeks: Settlement Services Feedback Survey

Do you have something to say about your settlement experience? PeaceGeeks is conducting research on how people give feedback about their experience using settlement services. They […]
March 11, 2021

BC Refugee Hub – Refugee Claimant Bulletin // Oct – Dec 2020 & Annual Rollup

The BC Refugee Hub has compiled statistics for refugee claimant arrivals in British Columbia in the newest edition of the refugee claimant bulletin. Items featured in […]
March 3, 2021

Jumpstart Refugee Talent: New Employment Support Programming for Refugees & Refugee Claimants in Metro Vancouver

Jumpstart Refuge is proud to introduce their Refugee Talent Hub, a unique Employment Support program at their refugee-led Jumpstart Refugee Talent.  Refugee Talent Hub is a […]