Resource Centre

April 18, 2024

Province of British Columbia – Expanding multi-language support, service for newcomers

Starting Monday, April 1, 2024, a new and expanded newcomer-services program will increase support for people to settle into their new communities, practise their English and […]
April 11, 2024

Impact North Shore – Bridge to Belonging: Survey on LGBTQIA+ Immigrant Settlement Services

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance settlement services, Impact North Shore is conducting a survey to gather insights on the current landscape of programs and […]
March 21, 2024

The Refugee Response Team – Thompson Okanagan Kootenays (RRT-TOK) – Housing Resources

This comprehensive resource hub is designed to assist individuals and families in accessing vital information and support related to housing communities in the Interior-Thompson Okanagan region […]
March 20, 2024

IRCC- Conflict in Sudan: Temporary immigration, passport and citizenship measures

A new pathway to permanent residency is now available for Sudanese nationals with Canadian family connections, aimed at those affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. […]
March 19, 2024

OUSH-OHPU: Pre-Arrival in Canada Orientation Tool!

Newcomers can now navigate their settlement journey with this pre-arrival tool.  This tool is tailored to provide newcomers with crucial information on rental prices, job markets, […]
March 15, 2024

City of Delta – Newcomer’s Guide

The City of Delta has released this Newcomer’s Guide to help support in the settlement of newcomers to the city. The guide includes a list of […]
March 7, 2024

IRB – Statistical Report 2023

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada has released the statistical report titled: Claims by Country of Alleged Persecution – 2023. The statistics included are from […]
February 28, 2024

BC Refugee Hub & AMSSA Webinar: The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)

This webinar held on February 8th, 2024 and hosted by the BC Refugee Hub in collaboration with AMSSA’s BC Refugee Resource Network. The webinar introduced the […]
February 21, 2024

CCR: Refugee determination system – a practical guide

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) produced this informative practice guide, intended for front line workers who support refugee claimants and other vulnerable migrants. Access guide […]
February 15, 2024

BC Refugee Hub & AMSSA Webinar: Integrating Trauma Informed Practice into Front Line Services for Newcomers

On January 25, 2024, AMSSA and the BC Refugee Hub have partnered to present a webinar for professionals from various fields to better support and integrate […]