Resource Centre

September 5, 2019

Factsheet – UNHCR Canada: Irregular Arrivals at the Border – Background Information Jan-May 2019

June 2019 – UNHCR Canada has released a statistical factsheet on the irregular arrivals at the border of refugee claimants / asylum seekers between January – […]
September 3, 2019

YWCA – ASPIRE Employment Program for Refugee Women

YWCA Aspire is a FREE employment program that assists newcomer refugee women in gaining valuable work experience with organizations in the non-profit sector. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Six […]
August 30, 2019

Factsheet – UNHCR Canada: Asylum Claims – Proving your identity

August 2019 – UNHCR Canada has released a factsheet for Refugee Claimants / Asylum Seekers. The factsheet reviews key information needed by all asylum seekers when […]
July 23, 2019

Refugee Claimant Bulletin // April – June 2019

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 […]
June 20, 2019

NEW VIDEO #RefugeeSuccessStory: Successful Refugee Claimant

The BC Refugee Hub has produced a series of new #RefugeeSuccessStory videos to highlight the successes, skills and resilient spirit of individuals who have come to […]
June 18, 2019

NEW VIDEO #RefugeeSuccessStory: Entrepreneurs – Saiwan

The BC Refugee Hub has produced a series of new #RefugeeSuccessStory videos to highlight the successes, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals who have come to […]
June 11, 2019

NEW VIDEO #RefugeeSuccessStory: Entrepreneurs – Samuel and Yohana

The BC Refugee Hub has produced a series of new #RefugeeSuccessStory video to highlight the successes, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals who have come to […]
May 18, 2019

News Release – IRCC: Canada ends the Designated Country of Origin practice

Canada removes all countries from the designated country of origin list Read complete News Release Here May 17, 2019—Ottawa, ON—The Government of Canada is committed to […]
May 17, 2019

News Release – IRCC: Government will provide $6 million to address costs associated with temporary housing for asylum claimant

News release Read complete press release here. May 17, 2019 – Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada is committed to helping provinces adjust to pressures […]
May 16, 2019

Stats Canada Report on Asylum Claims / Refugee Claims in Canada

Stats Canada has released a report about asylum claims / refugee claims in Canada. Read complete report here.  Asylum claimants are individuals who request refugee protection […]