Women's Group - Mandarin
2025-07-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | ISSofBC – New Westminstet, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada
The Women’s Group aims to connect, support, and share experiences within Mandarin speaker’s women in the community, creating a safety space to feel seen, heard and included.

Online Citizenship Test Training (Session-06) - Online
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00
تدريب إلكتروني لاجتياز اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة السادسة) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Want to Practice for the Citizenship Test?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

Join our online practice session for the citizenship test, which’s a great way to prepare for your exam!

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

ندعوكم للانضمام إلى جلستنا التدريبية الإلكترونية للتحضير لاختبار الجنسية، والتي تمثل فرصة متميزة للاستعداد بشكل متكامل وفعّال.

For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC Maple Ridge, 110-22638 119th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence?

We are here to support you!

Join our In-person Mondays Conversation Circle in Maple Ridge! Connect, communicate, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others, share stories, and feel part of the community.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland, BC.❑ International Student, Refugee Claimants, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
2025-07-21 18:00 - 20:00
Farsi/English

What’s Canada Worker Benefit?The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income.

By participating in this seminar, you’ll learn:

➢ What is CWB?➢ Who is eligible?➢ How to claim?➢ How to calculate your CWB refundable tax credit?

Eligibility to join this orientation session:

❑ Close or open Work permit holders.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [farzaneh.naderi@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6559]

Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC – New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada
Cuándo?Todos los Martes10:00 am a 12:00 pm

De Junio 17, 2025 al 26 de Agosto, 2025

Dónde?820 6th St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C8

Únete a nosotras para compartir, apoyarnos y crear conexiones en tu propio idioma. Este es un espacio donde las mujeres pueden sentirse seguras, vistas e incluidas.

¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte!

10 Sesiones (En persona)

Para registrarte contacta a:Kimberly Lopezkimberly.lopez@issbc.org

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Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC Maple Ridge, 110-22638 119th Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence?

We are here to support you!

Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle in Maple Ridge! This in-person circle is perfect for lower intermediate speakers who want to build confidence, improve their skills, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Share stories, make new friends, and feel part of the community.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland, BC.❑ International Student, Refugee Claimants, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Wednesdays)
2025-07-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC – New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada
Join us in this 8-week series if you are 50+ senior who speaks Arabic & Tigrinya (Wednesdays), Farsi, Dari, Spanish & Ukranian (Fridays)

A program series for immigrants and refugee seniors to promote their health and wellbeing with the aim to:

•Celebrate diversity and social connectedness amongst newcomer seniors

•Promote digital literacy and inclusion

•Engage seniors to access parks and recreational facilities in their local community to increase their physical fitness

•Support seniors’ health and wellbeing by introducing a variety of self-care activities

•Improve English communication skills through Conversation group sessions

Program runs from July to August 2025 every Wednesdays or Fridays 10AM – 1PM

ISSofBC New Westminster Office: 280 – 610 6th St. New Westminster, BC

To Register: connect with kimberly.lopez@issbc.org

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Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
2025-07-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor, 12099 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, V3Y 0E5, Canada
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence?

We are here to support you!

Join our In-person Wednesdays English conversations circle at the Pitt Meadows Public Library! Connect, communicate, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others, share stories, and feel part of the community.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland, BC.❑ International Student, Refugee Claimants, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Note: Registration is strictly required due to limited space.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Money and Finances in Canada - Day 1 Online
2025-07-23 11:30 - 13:00
مفاهیم پایه پول و امور مالی در کانادا -روز اول | آنلاین

Farsi/English

Want to Learn More About Finances in Canada?

Managing your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system.

The following topics will be covered in this 2 days workshop:

❖ Currency used in Canada❖ Basic banking concepts❖ Different types of accounts❖ Credit cards❖ Sending money to your home country

❖ Managing your money

❖ Fraud & identity theft

❖Taxes

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

For Inquiries and registration: Send an email to [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6544]

آیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟

مدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد

:در این کارگاه ۲ روزه مباحث زیر مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت

ارز مورد استفاده در کانادا –

مفاهیم اساسی بانکداری –

انواع مختلف حساب ها –

کارت های اعتباری –

ارسال پول به کشور مبدا –

مدیریت پول شما-

کلاهبرداری و سرقت هویت –

مالیات –

[778-372-6544] برای نام نویسی و دریافت لینک با شماره

[mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] و ایمیل فرمایید حاصل تماس

Money and Finances in Canada - Day 2 | Online
2025-07-24 11:30 - 13:00
مفاهیم پایه پول و امور مالی در کانادا –روز دوم | آنلاین

Farsi/English

Want to Learn More About Finances in Canada?

Managing your finances is an important step toward building a stable and successful life in Canada. This workshop offers a broad introduction to the Canadian financial landscape, helping you feel more confident with everyday money matters. Whether you’re new to the country or simply looking to strengthen your financial knowledge, you’ll gain practical insights the Canadian money system.

The following topics will be covered in this 2 days workshop:

❖ Currency used in Canada❖ Basic banking concepts❖ Different types of accounts❖ Credit cards❖ Sending money to your home country

❖ Managing your money

❖ Fraud & identity theft

❖Taxes

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

For Inquiries and registration: Send an email to [mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6544]

آیا می خواهید در مورد امور مالی در کانادا بیشتر بدانید؟

مدیریت امور مالی گامی مهم در جهت ایجاد یک زندگی پایدار و موفق در کانادا است. این کارگاه مقدمه‌ای جامع بر چشم‌انداز مالی کانادا ارائه می‌دهد و به شما کمک می‌کند تا در امور مالی روزمره اعتماد به نفس بیشتری داشته باشید. چه تازه به این کشور آمده باشید و چه صرفاً به دنبال تقویت دانش مالی خود باشید، بینش‌های عملی در مورد سیستم پولی کانادا کسب خواهید کرد

:در این کارگاه ۲ روزه مباحث زیر مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت

ارز مورد استفاده در کانادا –

مفاهیم اساسی بانکداری –

انواع مختلف حساب ها –

کارت های اعتباری –

ارسال پول به کشور مبدا –

مدیریت پول شما-

کلاهبرداری و سرقت هویت –

مالیات –

[778-372-6544] برای نام نویسی و دریافت لینک با شماره

[mojgan.heydarpour@issbc.org] و ایمیل فرمایید حاصل تماس

Friday Conversation Circle – Online
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 11:30
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence?

We are here to support you!

Join our Online Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! Connect, communicate, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others, share stories, and feel part of the community.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland, BC.❑ International Student, Refugee Claimants, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Note: Registration is required to receive the Teams link.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Empowering Seniors for Resilient Future (Fridays)
2025-07-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC – New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L3C2, Canada

How to Avoid Frauds and Scams
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, Canada
Free workshops for AsylumSeekers and Refugee Claimantswho live in Vancouver or Burnaby.Learn how to protect yourselffrom frauds and scams inCanada

When:Tue – July 29, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pmEnglish and SpanishIn Person and Online

Wed – July 30, 20252:00 pm to 4:00 pmEnglish, Farsi and DariIn Person and Online

Thu – July 31, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pmEnglish and ArabicIn Person and OnlineWhere:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

For registration, please contact:Ingrid MutterIngrid.mutter@issbc.org778-372-6530

Taxation System In Canada
2025-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, Canada
It’s tax time once again!

Join us in a webinar and learn about:

The importance and benefits of filing taxes in Canada

Updates on the tax system

Information and documents required to file taxes

Where to find help

Free Webinar for

•Study Permit Holders

•Work Permit Holders

•Refugee Claimants

•Naturalized Canadian Citizens

When:

Saturday – Feb 7, 2026

10am to 11:30am

Where:Online Webinar

Speakers:

Rita De La Cruz, CPA, CGA

https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Poster_Taxation-System-In-Canada_02072026.pptx

https://forms.office.com/r/itTUrCj751

The Importance of Will and Power of Attorney in Estate Planning | Hybrid
2025-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam office, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 6B4, Canada
اهمیت وصیت نامه و وکالت نامه در برنامه ریزی اموال و دارایی ها

Farsi/English

Are You Prepared to Protect Your Future and Assets?

Join us for an informative webinar on the Necessity of Wills, Power of Attorney, and Asset Planning in Canada. Learn the essential dos and don’ts of preparing a will and granting power of attorney. We’ll also guide you through effective methods for planning your property and assets. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your future with informed decisions. Featuring guest speaker Keivan Nasirnia, a Financial Advisor

This session will be presented both Online via MS TEAMS and In-person at our ISSofBC Coquitlam location at Lincoln Ave, Address is provided below.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Resident (PRs) ❑ Protected Person, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)

For Inquiries: Please send an email to [helia.arefkia@issbc.org] or Call [778-372-6525]

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آیا برای حفاظت از آینده و دارایی‌های خود آماده‌اید؟

ضرورت وصیت نامه، وکالتنامه و برنامه ریزی اموال و دارایی ها در کانادا در این وبینار باید ها و نباید های وصیت نامه و وکالتنامه بررسی و روش برنامه ریزی برای اموال و دارایی ها ارائه می گردد

این جلسه هم به صورت آنلاین و هم حضوری در دفتر ما، شعبه کوکیتلام، واقع در خیابان لینکلن، برگزار خواهد شد. آدرس در زیر آمده است.

:افراد واجد شرایط برای ثبت نام در کلاس ها

دارندگان اقامت دایم –

پناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –

[778-372-6525] یا تماس بگیری [helia.arefkia@issbc.org] برای سوالات: ارسال ایمیل به

BC Housing Registry
2025-08-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual on Teams
Join us to learn about BC Housing Registry Program* Eligibility* How to apply* The required documentsFriday-August 01, 20252:00 pm to 3:30 pmWhere:Virtual / TeamsEnglish / PersianContact us:778-372-6536Maryam.Keshtkar@issbc.org

Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities workshop online - in person (English & Spanish)
2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L7, Canada
Workshop Details:

Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities when renting in B.C.

This course will be delivered in English and Spanish.

Detalles del taller:

Talleres gratuitos para solicitantes de asilo y solicitantes de refugio que viven en Vancouver y Burnaby.

Infórmese sobre sus derechos y responsabilidades al alquilar en BC

Este curso se impartirá en inglés y español.

When:

Wed – Aug 6, 2025

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

English and Spanish

In person and online

Where:

2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2

For registration, please contact:

Ingrid Mutter

778-372-6530 Ingrid.mutter@issbc.org

View https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Poster-Tenant-and-Landlord-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Aug-2025.pdfPoster
