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WelcomeBC

www.welcomebc.ca  
This site provides information for newcomers and service providers on a range of topics related to settling and working in BC.

Immigrantguide.ca 

http://www.immigrantguide.ca/
With funding from the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program, the North Shore Neighbourhood House with support from the NSWAC, conducted research to develop this guide - North Shore Directory of Resources, Services and Programs. The Directory is a listing of all North Shore resources, services and programs specifically designed for newcomers. For more information about the Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program, visit www.welcomebc.ca.

Statistical Information 

The Diversity and Immigration profiles were produced by BC Stats for the Immigrant Integration Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General. The Diversity Profiles provide information regarding Aboriginal Identity, Visible Minorities, Ethnic Ancestry, and Languages. The Immigration Profiles provide information on immigrant populations by community including numbers, ethnic origins, languages spoken, age distribution, labour force integration, occupations, education and income.

To learn more statistical information, go to http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/

To learn more about Census 2011, go to http: //http://www.statcan.gc.ca/, Census 2011 - Population and Dwelling Counts (New)

Program and Service Directories

The Immigrant Integration Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General recently released an updated version of the British Columbia Newcomers' Guide to Resources and Services. The Guide provides information on topics related to settling in BC. Below you will find a link to the English version of the Guide. To find the Guide in translation, go to www.welcomebc.ca

British Columbia Newcomers' Guide to Resources and Services

Employment Resources

WorkBC
www.workbc.ca/welcome.htm
WorkBC.ca is a one-stop window to the world of work in B.C. WorkBC is designed for all British Columbians and those who want to work in B.C. No matter who you are, you’ll find the WorkBC website packed with practical, down-to earth information you can use.

Skills Connect for Immigrants Program  
www.welcomebc.ca                                     
Skills Connect assists newcomers to find employment related to their field. This site provides an overview of the program and lists the service providers.

Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC BC)
www.iecbc.ca
The goal of IEC – BC is to connect more immigrants to employment that reflects their knowledge and experience.  The site provides  a good listing of links to assist new immigrants with career development and job search.

Get in the Know
www.getintheknow.ca
Employers in Surrey and beyond can keep their businesses competitive by recruiting, hiring and training more new immigrants. Get in the Know provides the information, tools, tips, strategies and resources employers need to make their business effective. Resources and tools for immigrant job seekers are also available on the website.

Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre
skilledimmigrants.vpl.ca
The Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre is a free service to help you find the information you need to get a job in your field of education and experience.

TRIEC – Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council                                  www.triec.ca                                                                                                               
TRIEC focuses on the underutilization of skilled immigrants’ education, talent and experience. The site is a good source of information on related topics.

Settlement, Language, Multiculturalism and Inclusion Resources

The following is a listing of websites related to settlement, multiculturalism and inclusion.

Early Childhood Education - January 2012 (New)
Welcome to the ANCIE Bulletin, a quarterly electronic newsletter that explore different topics about newcomer children living in BC, including immigrants, refugees, international students and children of temporary foreign workers.
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AMSSA, Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC          www.amssa.org     
AMSSA is an affiliation of more than 80 multicultural agencies providing immigrant settlement and multicultural services in communities throughout BC. The site provides information related to multiculturalism, multicultural health, anti-racism and human rights.

Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table (BIPT)
www.bipt.ca
BIPT addresses the issues and needs of immigrants and refugees in Burnaby.

Canadian Council for Refugees                
www.ccrweb.ca                         
The Canadian Council for Refugees is a non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.  

Citizenship and Immigration Canada         
www.cic.gc.ca       
 This site provides information regarding citizenship and immigration to Canada. The site has a section called "Newcomers to Canada" that holds numerous stories of new immigrants. It also has a section called "True or False" which corrects myths related to refugees, immigrants, and citizenship.

ELSA NET                                
www.elsanet.org                 
The purpose of ELSA Net is to facilitate the effective delivery of English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) throughout the province. ELSA is provincially funded English language instruction and is provided at no cost. The site provides a listing of all providers as well as some resources.

Going to Canada                                                                          www.goingtocanada.gc.ca                   
The Government of Canada is partnering with immigration stakeholders across Canada to provide a comprehensive, one-stop on-line resource of information for prospective immigrants and newcomers to Canada. The site provides all kinds of information on visiting, studying or moving to Canada.

hireimmigrants.ca           
www.hireimmigrants.ca                 
This site provides information and tools to assist employers to attract, hire and retain new immigrants.

Integration-Net                                                                                           www.integration-net.ca     
Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Integration-Net is a communications, information and research tool to support the work of the Canadian settlement community. It is a useful site for both service providers as well as newcomers. The site provides information on topics related to settlement, information on events and professional development opportunities and initiatives and promising practices from across the country.

Maytree                
www.maytree.com                    
Maytree is a private Canadian charitable foundation that is committed to reducing poverty and inequality in Canada and to building strong civic communities.  The site provides information on topics related to the integration of newcomers.

Metropolis British Columbia – Centre for Excellence for Research on Immigration and Diversity     
www.riim.metropolis.net                               
The Metropolis Project is an International Forum for Research and Policy on Migration, Diversity and Changing Cities. Metropolis BC provides research on a wide range of related topics as well as information on upcoming events provincially, nationally and internationally.

Safe Harbour                             
www.safeharbour.ca                                  
The site provides an overview of the program, listings of Safe Harbour providers and Safe Harbour Community Participants.

Settlement.Org – Welcome to Ontario                 
www.settlement.org                           
This site provides a wide range of information on settling and finding work in Ontario. Although it is an Ontario focused site, many of the resources are excellent.