The report provides insights from a year-long study that explores the intersection of housing and settlement for newcomers to B.C.
The research project, funded by United Way BC, and guided by a Housing Advisory Committee, delves into the unique experiences newcomers face regarding housing and provides insights into topics such as affordability, discrimination, overcrowding, and hidden homelessness. Proposing actionable solutions to address newcomer needs, the report explores the role of the settlement sector, collaboration between different entities that relate to housing, and the levels of government and intergovernmental communication in shaping housing policy.
Read the full report here.