Our 50th Anniversary celebration event series
New Perspectives
This three-part series of events aims to bring in new voices to ongoing discussions around immigration in Canada. The first event will examine Indigenous knowledge and its relationship with Canada's immigration policies. The second event in November 2022 will explore the potential impact of climate change on national and international migration. Our final event will look at the future of immigration in March 2023.
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If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we can help. ISSofBC provides free immigrant services including settlement support, employment programs, English classes, and more.
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2021-2022 Annual Report
September 23, 2022
We are celebrating half a century of supporting newcomers. 2021-2022 brought a host of challenges but, as the Annual Report...
New Perspectives Series
August 18, 2022
To celebrate our 50th anniversary, ISSofBC, in partnership with the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, has created the New Perspectives series that will feature...
Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin 1st quarter Jan 01, 2022 – Mar 31, 2022
June 1, 2022
Download our Government Assisted Refugee Bulletin – bit.ly/issbcgarb Statistical Highlights 1st quarter Jan 01 – Mar 31, 2022
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Single-minded focus and hard work lead to desired job in just one year
English was not the only barrier that Shadi faced when she began her job search. But this mining engineer made full use of the career advice she received at ISSofBC and the services available to her. A year after arriving here, she was working in a comparable capacity at a BC Cleantech company.
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Newcomers have streamlined access to care through services provided by ISSofBC and co-located partners in these fully-integrated service facilities.
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Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada.
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