Resource Centre

September 16, 2024

AMSSA – Information Sheet on Supports for Refugee Claimants

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 – BC Safe Haven Program: English Language Training in Delta for Refugee Claimants

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

Options – Comprehensive Support for Refugee Claimants and Vulnerable Newcomers

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 – Pre-Employment Series for Refugee Claimants

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 – Beginner English Conversation Circle

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

IRCC message regarding expired RPCDs

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

ICA / Vancouver Island RRT – Newcomers Navigating Healthcare Report

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

EVENT: World Refugee Day in Victoria, BC

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

BC Refugee Hub Webinar – Refugees and Refugee Claimants: Arrival Statistics and Trends

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

ICA / Vancouver Island RRT – Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) resource guide

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 […]