Services for French-speaking newcomers in British Columbia
If you would like to receive services in French, these organizations can support you before and after you arrive in BC.
- Le Relais Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (ISSofBC partner) – Free settlement, integration and employment services for French-speaking newcomers, including permanent and temporary residents, refugees and naturalized Canadians. Services are available in Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster, Victoria and other communities. (Relais Francophone)
- Réseau en immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (RIFCB) – A provincial network connecting French-speaking newcomers with more than 35 organizations offering settlement, employment, education, health, housing and community services across BC. (NewToBC)
- Collège Éducacentre – Offers French-language settlement services, employment support, language training (CLIC), education and career programs for newcomers across British Columbia. (Vancouver Lip)
- Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique (FFCB) – Connects newcomers with Francophone communities, organizations and resources throughout BC, helping build social connections and community belonging.
- Planning for Canada (French services) – Free pre-arrival services to help approved immigrants prepare for life in Canada, including employment planning, credential information and connections to Francophone communities.
- Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDECB) – Supports French-speaking newcomers with employment services, entrepreneurship resources, business development and economic integration. (Vancouver Lip)
