Offers a free conversational English class for permanent residents from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Mondays, and 10 am to 12 noon on Wednesdays.

Offers conversational English classes for Permanent Residents, immigrants, and refugees; days and times vary for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Free in-person conversation club for adults to develop their English skills, have conversations, and make connections. Participants must have permanent resident status or be a convention refugee or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emerge...

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...

Diploma program providing full- or part-time intensive English language study for students whose first language is not English and who intend to enrol in university studies or career and professional programs. Learners are placed according to their language pl...

Offered at select post-secondary institutions across BC for individuals whose first language is not English to develop communication skills and socio-cultural and workplace knowledge to achieve further academic programs or career training. Also provides indivi...

Offers different pathways to develop and improve English language skill. Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is a seven-week intensive ESL program designed to prepare students whose first language is not English for full-time study at English language...

Offers group counselling and workshops for immigrant, refugee, and visible minority couples who are at risk of experiencing or perpetrating domestic violence. Couples, where one partner is a Canadian citizen, may also be admitted. Focuses on improving and buil...

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 programs and services for registered refugee families with children from birth to six years of age who have arrived in Canada within the last five years. The Newcomers' Group supports refugee parents with young children by providing information on early...

Provides health care services for newcomers, immigrants, refugees (protected persons and convention refugees), and anyone who self-identifies as having language or cultural barriers to accessing health services. Service is not government funded, so clients mus...

Money Skills workshops teach people on low incomes, newcomers, youth, and seniors about budgeting, credit/debit management, banking, saving and investing, and consumerism. Prosper One-on-one Financial Coaching provides up to three free financial coaching sessi...

Drop-in program for refugee families with young children up to age six to assist with integration and settlement. Parents can find out about community services, join a parent group, get support from counsellors, and practice English. All activities revolve aro...

Distributes weekly healthy food hampers and care packages to families with children living in a low-income bracket or on social assistance; service available by direct delivery or pick-up at food hub locations in Burnaby (Journey Home, 10:30 am to 1 pm Thursda...

Offers loans to internationally trained professionals to support them in their foreign credential recognition process and obtain employment in their field in Canada. Loans may be used for costs such as short-term training, exam fees with professional associati...

Assists internationally trained professionals to get back into their professional field or an alternative related career field. Also offers a loan amount up to $15,000 with a flexible repayment schedule to cover the cost of credentialling. Foreign Credential R...

Assists internationally trained professionals to get back into their professional field or an alternative related career field. Also offers a loan amount up to $15,000 with a flexible repayment schedule to cover the cost of credentialling. Foreign Credential R...

A weekly psychosocial support group for refugees who are working through their refugee claim. Provides an integrated approach addressing the immediate mental health and settlement needs of refugees during their first few months in Canada. Sessions are held in ...

Offers financial assistance and support for individuals who are eligible for recredentialing or alternative career training. Services include information about recredentialing for a specific occupation; career opportunities (within a field or alternative caree...

Offers free skill development to immigrant and refugee parents in order to support their one-and-a-half-to four-year-old children's education. Provides weekly in-home or virtual support and training, workshops, learning supplies, and monthly group support with...

Provides culturally appropriate core health competency training to service providers who work among immigrant and refugee communities to improve their knowledge of HIV and hepatitis C and enhance their ability to refer clients to health and social services. Pr...

Offers educational and intervention programs about HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C to immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants. PICS HIV/AIDS Awareness Project provides education and information about HIV/AIDS and sexual health to youth, including young parents. O...

Works one-to-one with HIV-negative people who want support to reduce or navigate HIV risk stemming from intergenerational, structural, interpersonal, and individual factors. Case managers work with each client to set and complete goals related to HIV preventio...

Volunteer-run agency distributes basic household necessities to families and individuals in need, including women in transition, single parents on income assistance, and new immigrants/refugees. Referral required; see website for referral form. All appointment...

Provides early childhood development and family-focused settlement support for refugee children up to age six and their caregivers. Through home-based visits, supports refugee parents to have fun with their children, learn about their development, and access o...