AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees. Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar.
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EI and CPP Benefits
ISSofBC’s Settlement Program and St. Mary’s Migrant Ministry present EI and CPP Benefits Workshop.
When: Friday, May 4 at 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary’s Parish, 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver BC, V5R 4G8 (Close to Joyce Skytrain Station)
Join in a free interactive discussion and learn about:
- Purpose and Importance of EI & CPP benefits
- Eligibility Requirements
- Application Process
- Appeal process, if denied
With guest speaker: Dianne Stoesz, Citizen Services Specialist, Service Canada
To register, please contact Lenn Castro at: stmarysmigrant@gmail.com and Resochita Arma at resochita.arma@issbc.org or 604-684-7498 ext. 1666
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026
Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026


