Newcomers or refugee-immigrants
Wanting to meet new people
Wanting to learn about Canadian culture
Any background or ethnicity
If you are a new immigrant, refugee-immigrants, age 55+, or seniors from any ethnic community, join our Seniors Club to meet others for support, learning, and activities.
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Have strong English skills (CLB 7+)
Identify as a racialized immigrant
Passionate about social and civic engagement
Residency status intending to live in Canada long term
Have solid volunteering and/or work experience
Flexibility to attend training every other Saturday for four months
Previous experience serving on boards and committees is an asset
SCOPE helps immigrants in Canada to positively impact their communities by engaging in social & civic initiatives such as boards, committees
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Migrant workers in BC on a closed work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program
Employers with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Migrant workers under an Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers
Dependents of migrant workers
Migrant workers on Maintained Status
Migrant Workers Program helps migrant workers learn about their workplace rights. We also help employers understand their duties when hiring workers.
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Immigrants, refugees, or visible minorities
Risk of domestic violence
At least one partner is a Permanent Resident
The Enhancing Healthy Relationships Program is for immigrant, refugee, and visible minority couples at risk of experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence.
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Permanent residents and refugee families
Other eligible students and families
Living in New Westminster and studying in a New Westminster School (SD40)
Are you a newcomer parent/s to Canada with a child (5-12 years) and youth (13-18 years) living and studying in New Westminster School District (SD40)? Support for Newcomer Children in Schools will help you learn about in-school settlement support.
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Speak Korean or Vietnamese
Community Action Program for Children is for Korean, Vietnamese, and Somali families who need parenting support and help. Learn how we can help you today.
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Personnes francophones (services disponibles en français)
Persons with a disability
Persons with multiple barriers
Survivors of violence and/or abuse
WorkBC helps you find and keep a job as quickly as possible. We help you build your skills and confidence through one-on-one and group support and resources.
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Living in Metro Vancouver Area
Multicultural Outreach Services provides support and resources for women who have experienced violence in Canada.
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Limited English or French skills
Housing/homelessness struggles
Low level of education or none
Lack of job-readiness and computer skills
Trouble adjusting to Canadian culture
Low income or financial difficulties
The Moving Ahead Program is for vulnerable immigrants and refugees who need help to settle in Canada. Learn about our Case Management and settlement services.
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Victims of crime living in Vancouver and Burnaby, irrespective of gender or immigration statuses
Multicultural Victim Services provides services and support for people living in Vancouver or Burnaby. Connect with our multicultural victim support worker.
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English at LINC 6 level or higher (CLB 5+)
Lived in Canada for less than five years
2 years of experience in your profession in another country
Permanent Residents, Refugees, Refugee Claimants
Looking to re-enter your field in Canada? Workplace Connections Mentoring Program help newcomers to Canada connect with career mentors. Become a Mentee today.
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Poor or declining physical or emotional health
Frequently visits the doctor or hospital
Low English skills or language barrier
Needs support to be independent
Feel isolated in their community
Want to increase their health and social skills
CARES for Seniors helps older adults get help and support when they need it. Read about our one-on-one support for seniors today.
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