Website offers free legal information, education, and resources for newcomers to Canada and the people working with them. Topics include employment, residential tenancy, family law, domestic violence, and more.

Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances. Apply at all Legal Aid BC local agents and regional centres, or by phoning the LABC Call Centre.Representation Services (Serious Family Law Matters) are provided in situations such...

A free online pre-arrival settlement program that provides online settlement information and orientation about life in Canada and referrals to both pre- and post-arrival services to adults and youth immigrating anywhere Canada. Clients can get information on a...

Connects refugees with jobs internationally. Anyone displaced by the Ukrainian crisis can register on TBB's Talent Catalog to be considered for international employment and skilled visa opportunities. Open to refugees, stateless persons, and those in a situati...

Free summer day camp for recently arrived refugee children ages six to 12. Program includes English language practice in the morning and sports, games, arts, and crafts in the afternoon. Aims to help children gain the language skills and other tools they need ...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, print (25 cents per page), scan (free), and fax services, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Programs include virtual computer literacy classes, English...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are not yet permanent residents, and recentl...

Volunteers ages 19 and up share their knowledge and experience of living on the North Shore by providing information about local resources, services and programs to new immigrants through a variety of group activities. Volunteers must be a North Shore resident...

Offers free, government-sponsored Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for newcomers to Canada, age 17 or older, who are approved for permanent residence. Classes ranging from literacy to advanced level are available mornings, afternoons, or eve...

Settlement workers provide new immigrants with information about living in Canada to help them become comfortable in their own community. Meets with newcomers individually and in workshop settings in North Vancouver and West Vancouver; sessions are held throug...

Provides settlement services for immigrant and refugee students in North Vancouver and West Vancouver attending Kindergarten to Grade 12, and their families. Helps students and families adjust and integrate into community, home, and schools. Services include s...

Youth settlement programs assist immigrant youth with specific information and orientation needs for their age group, ages eight to 12, and 13 to 18. Through Settlement Workshops, utilizing games, art, and other activities, youth are able to express their uniq...

Provides culturally sensitive services to adult immigrant and refugee women who have experienced or are at risk of abuse, violence, or threats. Services include information and referral, advocacy, peer/lay counselling, court accompaniment, and form completion ...

Offers a range of programs and services for families with children up to six years old. Provides opportunities for parents to meet other families, share ideas, connect with their children through play and early learning activities, and connect with community r...

Provides a range of free services to newcomers (including immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants) intended to help them learn about, settle, and integrate into their new community. Settlement services include peer support, accompaniment and home visits, i...

Offers recreation activities, services, and resources for youth ages nine to 24. Youth Drop-In provides a fun, safe, and social environment where youth can relax, learn, develop skills, make positive social connections, have access to community resources and b...

Access point for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), free basic and intermediate English language instruction for adult newcomers to Canada. Assesses prospective students for eligibility and training level using the Canadian Language Benchmark...

YWCA Tech Connect is a free 10-week programs that supports newcomer self-identified women with experience in IT to secure rewarding careers in the technology industry; includes help navigating Canadian workplace culture, workshops, access to mentorship, networ...

Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

Refugee-led organization serves newly settled refugees seeking economic inclusion by facilitating meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Nonprofit society.

A one-stop-shop employment support program that assists newly settled refugees in overcoming hiring barriers and securing meaningful employment. Services include career readiness support (resume building, career roadmap, skill building workshops) and direct ac...

Builds digital tools to empower communities in the pursuit of peace. Arrival Advisor is a free mobile app that helps refugees and immigrants in British Columbia find information and services to assist with their settlement. Information and services are tailore...

Supports newcomers prepare to enter the labour market by providing an online assessment of skills, knowledge and abilities (competence), and how they compare to Canadian standards. Helps overcome employment barriers such as international credential recognition...

Offers settlement services to vulnerable adults and youth who are immigrants and refugees (protected persons and convention refugees) with multiple barriers, through a wraparound approach that includes providing one-on-one case management, group support, and e...

Aims to help Canadians, immigrants, and refugees overcome language and cultural barriers, access community resources, and integrate into the community through various groups, workshops, social and recreational programs, drop-in activities, ESL classes, worksho...