Refugee Claimants

March 18, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Asylum Claims in British Columbia: Yearly Comparison

This statistical factsheet provides data on asylum claims in British Columbia and Canada between 2014 and 2024. It shows an overall increase in asylum claims, with […]
March 17, 2025

BC Refugee Hub Factsheet – Refugee Claimant Statistical Factsheet: January–October 2024

This statistical factsheet provides an overview of asylum claims in Canada from January to October 2024, with a focus on British Columbia. It highlights data on […]
March 11, 2025

Options Community Services – Calendar of Events: BC Safe Haven program

Options Community Services provides a list of upcoming events related to the BC Safe Haven Program. This program offers critical services and support for vulnerable newcomers […]
March 10, 2025

Impact North Shore: BC Safe Haven Program

Impact North Shore’s BC Safe Haven program is designed to assist newcomers navigating the complexities of the refugee claim process. Through partnerships with organizations like Legal […]
March 5, 2025

MOSAIC: BC Safe Haven Program

MOSAIC’s Support for Refugee Claimants & Asylum Seekers MOSAIC’s BC SAF Haven Program is dedicated to providing essential support to refugee claimants and asylum seekers in […]
February 6, 2025

BC Refugee Hub & VAST – Refugee Claimant Mental Health Training Workshops

The BC Refugee Hub will be hosting an in-person training workshops focused on mental health crisis management, specifically designed for organizations and frontline workers supporting refugee […]
January 27, 2025

BC Refugee Hub – BC Safe Haven Program Service Directory

This Directory of Services, curated by the BC Refugee Hub, highlights the service providers in BC for the BC Safe Haven program, detailing the vital assistance […]
December 16, 2024

BC Refugee Hub Survey: Refugee Claimant Mental Health Environmental Scan 

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Do you work with Refugee Claimants in British Columbia? Share your insights! The BC Refugee Hub, through the BC SAFE HAVEN program, is completing […]
December 13, 2024

Archway Community Services – BC Safe Haven Program

Support for Refugee Claimants in the Fraser Valley: Safe Haven Refugee Claimant Support Services Archway Community Services is offering essential, free support for refugee claimants in […]
November 21, 2024

SUCCESS – BC Safe Haven Program: Courthouse Orientation and Tour

Are you a refugee claimant or asylum seeker living in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, or Ridge Meadows? Take part in a free in-person Courthouse Orientation […]
November 6, 2024

BC Refugee Hub – Webinar: Introduction to the BC Safe Haven Program and Safe Haven Resource Network

This webinar took place on October 29, 2024. This recorded webinar introduces the BC Safe Haven Resource Network—a collaborative initiative providing indirect support to organizations that […]
October 30, 2024

KCR Community Resources: BC Safe Haven Program

KCR welcomes refugee claimants and asylum seekers. The BC Services and Assistance for Humanitarian and Vulnerable Newcomers (BC SAF HAVEN) program is designed to provide comprehensive […]
October 28, 2024

ISSofBC: BC Safe Haven Program

The BC Safe Haven Program by ISSofBC offers free settlement and job search support in Vancouver and Burnaby. It provides English language training at five locations: […]
October 22, 2024

VAST: Provincial Refugee Mental Health Information and Support Line

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

Frog Hollow: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Free Business Workshop for Newcomers in BC

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

PIRS: BC Safe Haven Program

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 […]
September 17, 2024

IRB – Forward Regulatory Plan: 2024 to 2026

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

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 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 […]