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SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!   \nISSofBC is a non-profit organization\, and Career Paths is an employment program designed to assist newcomers in reconnecting with their pre-arrival occupations/careers. The program is government-funded and comes at no cost to you. Here are some of the services we offer:    \n\nFUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading   \n\n\nACTION PLANNING based on your career goals   \n\n\nCREDENTIAL EVALUATION    \n\n\nOne-On-One JOB SEARCH Support   \n\n\nMENTORING OPPORTUNITIES   \n\n\nEMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING    \n\n\nEMPLOYER CONNECTIONS   \n\n\nPRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)   \n\nThank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC! \nAs a skilled immigrant\, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession. \nIn this session you will learn more information on our services\, such as: \n– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses \n– Regulatory body and association memberships \n– Skills and course funding \n– Career planning and job search support \n– Work placement opportunities \n– Connections to BC employers \n– Access to BC Mentors \nThank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon! \nCareer Paths Team
URL:https://issbc.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-3/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="career paths":MAILTO:careerpaths@issbc.org
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UID:10001733-1751371200-1751373000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:B-Hired Information Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs\, create an effective Action Plan\, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/b-hired-information-session-online/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250630T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003317-1751277600-1751284800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-06-30/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20250618T192854Z
CREATED:20250528T230351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192854Z
UID:10001825-1751104800-1751112000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Effectively Tracking The Status of Your Citizenship Application (Session-03) - Online
DESCRIPTION:Want to Track Your Citizenship Application with Ease?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nundefined
URL:https://issbc.org/event/effectively-tracking-the-status-of-your-citizenship-application-session-03-online/2025-06-28/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T153000
DTSTAMP:20250611T175953Z
CREATED:20250610T184620Z
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UID:10002692-1751032800-1751038200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Tenancy Rights and Responsibilities - Online             (قوانین و مسئولیتهای مالک و مستاجر)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/tenancy-rights-and-responsibilities-online-%d9%88%d8%a7%d9%86%db%8c%d9%86-%d9%88-%d9%85%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%84%db%8c%d8%aa-%d9%87%d8%a7%db%8c-%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%84%da%a9-%d9%88-%d9%85%d8%b3/
LOCATION:Where:
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T140000
DTSTAMP:20250613T203454Z
CREATED:20250613T200834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T203454Z
UID:10005641-1751025600-1751032800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Kids Have Stress too | Parenting Workshop Series - Online (Session 01)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a newcomer to Canada navigating parenting in a new culture? Join our free\, supportive workshop series designed specifically for newcomers immigrants. Each week\, we’ll explore key topics to help you better understand your children\, manage stress\, and strengthen family connections during this time of transition. \n\n\n\n\n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PR) \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nآیا شما یک تازه وارد به کانادا هستید که در حال گذراندن مراحل فرزندپروری در یک فرهنگ جدید هستید؟ به مجموعه کارگاه‌های رایگان و حمایتی ما که مخصوص مهاجران تازه وارد طراحی شده است، بپیوندید. هر هفته، ما موضوعات کلیدی را بررسی خواهیم کرد تا به شما در درک بهتر فرزندانتان، مدیریت استرس و تقویت ارتباطات خانوادگی در این دوران گذار کمک کنیم \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/kids-have-stress-too-parenting-workshop-series-online-session-01-2/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250516T204222Z
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UID:10001732-1751025600-1751027400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:B-Hired Information Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs\, create an effective Action Plan\, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/b-hired-information-session-online/2025-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
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UID:10005466-1751018400-1751023800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20250606T180550Z
CREATED:20250606T180549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T180550Z
UID:10002122-1750942800-1750946400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:BC NSP & Safe Haven Employment Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to guide you through employment options\, workplace rights\, and community connections tailored for temporary residents and other eligible newcomers. \n\n\n\nPersonalized settlement and job search support \n\nResume help and interview preparation \n\nSkills training\, short-term courses\, and digital tools \n\nWorkplace rights and advocacy \n\nNetworking with peers and employers
URL:https://issbc.org/event/bc-nsp-safe-haven-employment-info-session-online/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195713Z
CREATED:20251020T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195713Z
UID:10010615-1750939200-1750942800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-online/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20251020T223908Z
CREATED:20250729T224240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T223908Z
UID:10008189-1750939200-1750942800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-3/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
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UID:10003425-1750847400-1750852800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003368-1750845600-1750852800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T153000
DTSTAMP:20250618T192056Z
CREATED:20250618T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192056Z
UID:10005693-1750771800-1750779000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for Canadian Citizenship - Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:این جلسه اطلاعات ضروری را برای کسانی که برای اخذ شهروندی کانادا آماده می‌شوند، ارائه می‌دهد. این جلسه موضوعات کلیدی مانند شرایط لازم، مدارک مورد نیاز، مراحل درخواست و موارد دیگر را پوشش می‌دهد. برای کسب دانش و پشتیبانی مورد نیاز در مسیر تبدیل شدن به یک شهروند کانادایی، به ما بپیوندید \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/how-to-apply-for-canadian-citizenship-hybrid/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195713Z
CREATED:20251020T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195713Z
UID:10010614-1750766400-1750770000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-online/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20251020T223908Z
CREATED:20250729T224240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T223908Z
UID:10008188-1750766400-1750770000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-3/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20250609T172712Z
CREATED:20250609T172544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T172712Z
UID:10002304-1750766400-1750770000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!   \nISSofBC is a non-profit organization\, and Career Paths is an employment program designed to assist newcomers in reconnecting with their pre-arrival occupations/careers. The program is government-funded and comes at no cost to you. Here are some of the services we offer:    \n\nFUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading   \n\n\nACTION PLANNING based on your career goals   \n\n\nCREDENTIAL EVALUATION    \n\n\nOne-On-One JOB SEARCH Support   \n\n\nMENTORING OPPORTUNITIES   \n\n\nEMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING    \n\n\nEMPLOYER CONNECTIONS   \n\n\nPRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)   \n\nThank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC! \nAs a skilled immigrant\, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession. \nIn this session you will learn more information on our services\, such as: \n– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses \n– Regulatory body and association memberships \n– Skills and course funding \n– Career planning and job search support \n– Work placement opportunities \n– Connections to BC employers \n– Access to BC Mentors \nThank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon! \nCareer Paths Team
URL:https://issbc.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-3/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="career paths":MAILTO:careerpaths@issbc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T123000
DTSTAMP:20250516T204222Z
CREATED:20250516T204220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T204222Z
UID:10001731-1750766400-1750768200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:B-Hired Information Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs\, create an effective Action Plan\, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/b-hired-information-session-online/2025-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20250611T222837Z
CREATED:20250611T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T222837Z
UID:10002981-1750759200-1750766400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Grupo de Apoyo para Mujeres en Español
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n¡Nos encantaría que formaras parte! \n\n10 Sesiones (En persona) \n\n\n\nO escaneael QR code
URL:https://issbc.org/event/grupo-de-apoyo-para-mujeres-en-espanol/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250623T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T161713Z
CREATED:20250612T234200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T161713Z
UID:10003316-1750672800-1750680000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Monday Conversation Circle (Basic) - In Person
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mondays-conversation-circle-basic-in-person/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T120000
DTSTAMP:20250618T192821Z
CREATED:20250528T230338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T192821Z
UID:10001824-1750500000-1750507200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application/Citizenship Portal (Session-02) - Online
DESCRIPTION:Manual or Online? Discover the Ways Available to Apply for Your Citizenship
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-citizenship-portal-session-02-online/2025-06-21/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20250606T191047Z
CREATED:20250606T191046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T191047Z
UID:10002300-1750424400-1750431600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Employment Rights & Responsibilities Workshop - BC NSP & Safe Haven Program - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join our Employment Rights Workshop to learn about your rights and how to protect yourself at work. Knowing your rights helps you get fair treatment and avoid problems on the job. \n\nThis session will explain the important role of the BC Employment Standards Branch\, which enforces workplace laws in BC. You’ll learn about rules on wages\, hours\, overtime\, leaves\, and ending a job. We’ll also show you how to spot if your rights are being broken and how to get help by filing a complaint or finding support. \n\n\n\nAccess resources and support for fair and safe employment \n\nUnderstand your basic employment rights under BC law \n\nLearn about wages\, hours of work\, overtime\, and breaks \n\nKnow your rights related to leaves\, holidays\, and termination \n\nDiscover how the Employment Standards Branch enforces workplace laws and helps resolve disputes \n\nFind out how to file a complaint if your rights are violated \n\n\n\nWe’re here to support you in creating a fair and respectful workplace.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/employment-rights-responsibilities-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-program-online/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T123000
DTSTAMP:20250516T204222Z
CREATED:20250516T204220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T204222Z
UID:10001730-1750420800-1750422600@issbc.org
SUMMARY:B-Hired Information Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs\, create an effective Action Plan\, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/b-hired-information-session-online/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250620T113000
DTSTAMP:20250613T182124Z
CREATED:20250613T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T182124Z
UID:10005465-1750413600-1750419000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Friday Conversation Circle – Online
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issbc.org/event/friday-conversation-circle-online-2/2025-06-20/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20250618T211541Z
CREATED:20250618T211438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T211541Z
UID:10005705-1750356000-1750363200@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Money and Finances in Canada - Online
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nمدیریت 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 \n\n\n\nواژه نامه اصطالحات بانکی – \n\nبانکداری در کانادا، واحد پول کانادا – \n\nایجاد اعتبار (کریدت) انتقال پول بین المللی – \n\nقرضه (وام)، سرمایه گذاری، آغاز یک تجارت – \n\nآگاهی در مورد کاله برداری و فریب – \n\nوغیره موارد – \n\n\n\nدارندگان اقامت دایم – \n\nپناهنده ها ی پذیرفته شده –
URL:https://issbc.org/event/money-and-finances-in-canada-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T195713Z
CREATED:20251020T224008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T195713Z
UID:10010613-1750334400-1750338000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-online/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20251020T223908Z
CREATED:20250729T224240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T223908Z
UID:10008206-1750334400-1750338000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-3/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T172541Z
CREATED:20250613T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T172541Z
UID:10003424-1750242600-1750248000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Pitt Meadows Library Conversation Circle – In Person
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/pitt-meadows-library-conversation-circle-in-person/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library – 2nd Floor\, 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, V3Y 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250613T164232Z
CREATED:20250613T164231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164232Z
UID:10003367-1750240800-1750248000@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Conversation Circle (Lower Intermediate) – In Person
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/wednesday-conversation-circle-lower-intermediate-in-person/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250617T150000
DTSTAMP:20250606T190321Z
CREATED:20250606T190320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T190321Z
UID:10002256-1750165200-1750172400@issbc.org
SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Workshop - BC NSP & Safe Haven Program - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join our Workplace Safety Workshop to learn how to protect yourself and understand your rights in the workplace. \n\nThis session will introduce important safety practices and explain how public regulatory bodies help protect and support workers in BC. \n\n\n\nAdvocate for your own safety as a worker\, and emphasize your health and wellbeing \n\nRecognize common workplace hazards and prevent accidents \n\nUnderstand your workplace safety rights and the responsibilities of your employer \n\nLearn how WorkSafeBC helps protect workers and what to do if you get injured \n\nCommunicate effectively about safety concerns with employers \n\nAccess resources and support for a safe working environment \n\n\n\nWe’re here to help you stay informed and confident in your workplace.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/workplace-safety-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-program-online/2025-06-17/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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