
February 1st, 2021
Introduction to Food Insecurity
This e-learning module provides a comprehensive introduction to Food Insecurity. The course explains “what is food insecurity”, including key definitions, Learn MoreJanuary 26th, 2021
Climate Change, Displacement, and Environmental Racism; Issue 59
This issue of Migration Matters explores the intersections between climate change, displacement, and looks towards a vision of climate and Learn MoreJanuary 21st, 2021
AMSSA Lecture: Not for Profit Governance: The Journey to Meaningful Diversity and Inclusion
AMSSA Lecture 4, Not for Profit Governance: The Journey to Meaningful Diversity and Inclusion will explore why diversity and inclusion Learn More
January 19th, 2021
Self-care and a Healthy Workplace in the Settlement and Integration Sector
AMSSA has just released the newest E-learning Module “Self-care and a Healthy Workplace in the Settlement and Integration Sector”! This Learn MoreJanuary 8th, 2021
Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue; Issue 58
This issue of Migration Matters looks at the impacts that trauma in the workplace can have on service providers. This Learn More
December 16th, 2020
Employment Related Supports in ELL Programming
This podcast features speakers from 2 organizations that offer specialized employment-related supports in language programming. They explain how their programs, Learn More
December 3rd, 2020
Developing Racial Literacy a Virtual Lecture Series with Dr. Ismaël Traoré
As more individuals awaken to the reality of racism, public education becomes a crucial venue for dispensing evidence-based knowledge and Learn MoreDecember 3rd, 2020
Food Insecurity and the Right to Food in BC
Food insecurity is a serious global issue that impacts over 4.4 million Canadians and over 500,000 British Columbians. Food insecurity Learn MoreNovember 20th, 2020
AMSSA Lecture: Working with Newcomers on Unceded Territory Part 1 & 2
Norm Leech, Executive Director of the Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre and a well-known speaker, facilitator, and storyteller, engaged IRCC Learn MoreNovember 18th, 2020
The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a practical and unique program customized to participant needs. Newcomers can get help to Learn MoreNovember 2nd, 2020
AMSSA Lecture: Digital Access and Digital Literacy
COVID19 has revealed deep inequalities in access to technologies among Canadians. 34% of Canadians earning under $30,000 a year do Learn More
October 30th, 2020
Everyday Adaptations for Innovative ELL Programming
For newcomers, English language skills are an important factor in successful settlement and integration. In the podcast, four language training Learn MoreJuly 13th, 2020
WorkSafe BC Guidelines for Creating a Safe Work Environment – Settlement and Integration Sector
These guidelines developed by AMSSA and WorkSafe BC are intended for organizations providing in-person settlement and integration services to all Learn MoreMay 31st, 2020
Immigration for BC’s Future: A Call for Action to Strengthen Newcomer Integration
The 2018 Immigration for BC’s Future: A Call for Action to Strengthen Newcomer Integration is a report culminating from extensive Learn MoreMarch 26th, 2020
Migrant Worker Edition: Employment Standards for Migrant Workers; Issue 50
All foreign workers are covered by the Employment Standards Act and Regulation. These provisions include overtime pay, statutory holidays and Learn MoreFebruary 1st, 2020
Newcomer Youth and Labour Market Access; Issue 55
Almost half of immigrants to Canada are under 25 years of age.1 Newcomer youth have a unique experience of migration, Learn MoreJanuary 1st, 2020
Improving Service Delivery in B.C; Issue 57
Service Delivery Improvements (SDI) funding is a dedicated stream within the Settlement Program of almost $150 million over 5 years. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Navigating the Settlement Needs of Refugee Claimants
Since 2017, British Columbia has seen an increase in refugee claimant arrivals. Supporting refugee claimants requires specialized expertise and front-line Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Supporting Clients With Disabilities
Building on the information shared in the January 2016 Migration Matters Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities edition and responding to the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
E-Symposium: Using Physical & Social Activities as Opportunities for Newcomer Integration
Participating in physical and social activities are various ways how newcomers can become integrated into a community. Many of these Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Symposium: “Indigenous Newcomer Relationships” An Organizational Dialogue on Unsettling Practices
A dialogue and group work to take a critical look at the establishment of relationships with First Nations and Indigenous Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Employment-Related Supports and Inter-Agency Referrals for Immigrant Clients (Part 1)
This training offers guidance on service delivery approach and best practices. Topics include: Cultural impact on attitudes towards employment and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Volunteer & Tutor Management
AMSSA Resources Resource Page: Mentoring and Volunteer Resources, AMSSA This section of the AMSSA website lists BC and Canadian mentoring and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
CIC Contracting, Procurement & Financial Reporting
Date: May 14 and 15, 2013 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver On May 14 and May 15, 2013, AMSSA hosted Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Understanding the Digital Capacity of the Settlement Sector in Canada
This interactive webinar will present the results of the feedback that Open North collected from more than 250 newcomer settlement Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
E-Symposium: Parenting in a New Country
Newcomer families often juggle integration while preserving their own cultures and languages. As a result, parenting styles or expectations may Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Bridging Language Learning Assessment With the Real World
This webinar showcases both smaller and larger centre approaches to bridging language learning and assessment with community integration. Three British Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Temporary Foreign Workers
The Front-line Worker Fact Sheets are practical, clear, simple and easy to read fact sheets that contain helpful information and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Employment & Essential Skills – Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Connecting with Industry Councils
Date: February 23, 2015 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium provided an opportunity to connect industry councils with the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Supporting the Alignment of Pre and Post Arrival Services for Newcomers
This webinar provided settlement service provider staff with greater knowledge of existing pre-arrival services currently being offered to newcomers destined Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
LINC Guidelines
Guide: A Principles-based Approach to Supporting LINC Learners, AMSSA Through a holistic lens, this professional development tool supports LINC programs Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Innovative Practices in Employment Language Training for Low Level English Learners
Employment is a key aspect of settlement and integration for newcomers to Canada; however, a lack of language skills often Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
WorkBC Employment Services: Introducing an E-Learning Module for Front line Settlement Worker
This webinar, held on August 28, 2019, served as an introduction to the BCSIS E-Learning module about WorkBC employment services. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Building Innovative Partnerships that Work
Date: February 17, 2015 This webinar looked at building innovative partnerships to assist the settlement sector in better serving the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Newcomer Self-Employment and Employment Tips
This video draws on the experience of immigrant settlement frontline workers who assist immigrants clients finding employment and becoming self-employed. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Supporting Mental Health for BC’s Most Vulnerable Newcomers
Date: September 29, 2015 Location: Surrey City Hall, Surrey Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
PBLA – Tools & Checklists
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Virtual Learning Exchange: Francophone Settlement Services | Échange virtuel de connaissances: Services d’établissement destinés aux francophones
The Virtual Learning Exchange – Francophone Settlement Services consists of three 45 minute webinars about the following: The British Columbia Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Changes to the Cannabis Act: How to Support Newcomers to B.C.
Changes to the Cannabis Act and cannabis-related crimes came into effect October 17 and December 18, 2018 respectively. Knowing and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Creating & Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships
The Creating and Maintaining Ethical Boundaries in Client Relationships webinar will provide participants with an overview of various professional boundaries Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Introduction to the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a new program that launched in early 2017 to replace the Skills Connect program. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Computer Literacy – Theory & Best Practices
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Journey to Canadian Citizenship
Every year, thousands of new Canadians take the oath of citizenship. Often a long and challenging process, Canadian citizenship requires Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) Meeting 2016
The Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) meeting brought together representatives from each SWIS contract to discuss the ongoing needs and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Syrian Refugee Culture Orientation
This video is a Syrian Refugee Cultural Profile presented by Huda Bukhara, Arab Community Centre of Toronto on December 7 Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Front-line Workers’ Training on WorkBC Employment Services
This workshop has been developed for Settlement Practitioners who provide front-line services to newcomers to learn about WorkBC Employment Services. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
BC Settlement & Language Service Providers’ Provincial Meeting 2017
IRCC funded AMSSA to convene a meeting of provincial representatives from settlement and language service provider organizations across the province. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Challenges Faced by Immigrant Seniors in BC
These web videos focus on highlighting the issues, challenges and successes of immigrant seniors and provides settlement workers with greater Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Facilitation Skills for Settlement Workers
This webcast provides Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) concrete and practical information on the topics of: What is facilitation? How to Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
AMSSATalk: Citizenship Beyond the Passport
This AMSSATalk provided director, management and frontline staff with thought-provoking insights on the role of Canadian Citizenship in settlement service Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Accessing Support Services for International Students
In this webinar, Nicole Armos and Ismaël Traoré, both from AMSSA, presented their research findings on support services for post-secondary Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
WorkBC Self-Serve Supports
WorkBC offers a wide range of services that help individuals find and maintain work and improve employment readiness. All job Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Cultural Safety: A Person Centred Approach to Communication and Interaction
Date: December 10, 2015 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver Cultural Safety ensures that service providers become respectful of all aspects Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
LGBTQ Newcomers: Strengthening Support and Understanding
Date: May 11, 2015 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium provided an opportunity to provide training and information for Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
What’s Working With Remote Language Delivery In BC
This webinar brought together BC LINC instructors, LINC teams and other settlement staff that are using technology to connect with Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Virtual Learning Exchange: February 22, 2017
Participants will be able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration of immigrant and refugee populations. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
E-Symposium: Navigating Housing For Newcomers
Finding a home that is suitable and affordable is currently a major challenge for families and single renters across the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Innovative Outreach Strategies to Reach Newcomers in BC
Not all newcomers arriving to BC access the services available to them. Helping newcomers and those around them become more Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Literacy – Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
The Guided Pathways Process
Date: September 28, 2011 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This E-Symposium was organized by AMSSA on behalf of the Immigrant Learn More
December 31st, 2019
BC Employment Standards and Workplace Safety Training for Front-line Workers
This module will educate front-line workers on workplace rights and responsibilities, workplace safety and how to provide assistance to clients Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Maximize Your Impact: Building Collaboration Through Social Media
Social media tools play an important, cost-effective, and efficient role in promoting and marketing settlement services as well as a Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Welcoming New Arrivals
This AMSSA Video on Welcoming New Arrivals was created to support SPOs in understanding the process that newcomers experience upon Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Burnout to Balance: Self-Care in the Settlement Sector
Date: March 11, 2015 The Burnout to Balance webinar provides participants with an overview of the unique occupational hazards of Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange
The Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange was an all-day online series of interactive sessions, with a variety of sector stakeholders engaging Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Diabetes & BC Multiethnic Communities
Date: January 27, 2011 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver AMSSA, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, hosted a provincial e-symposium Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Gender-Based Violence & Harassment: Creating Safer Workplaces and Communities
An estimated 1 in 3 women worldwide experience violence, usually from a partner or family member. These numbers may vary Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Employment & Essential Skills – Theory & Best Practices
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Youth Immigration to British Columbia
AMSSA’s fourth web video, was created in collaboration with the Vancouver Foundation’s Fresh Voices Youth Advisory Team (YAT), focuses on Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
CIC Financial Management
Date: April 23, 2014 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium featured two presentations on the process of managing, monitoring Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
ESL Video Resources
911 Video: Teacher’s Guide for 911 Video PDF Walk in Clinic Video: Teacher’s Guide for Walk-in Clinic Video PDF Active Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
This webcast provides Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) concrete and practical information on the topics of: The role of Transitions in Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Employment-Related Supports and Inter-Agency Referrals for Immigrant Clients (Part 2)
This training offers guidance on service delivery approach and best practices. Topics include: Qualities of successful inter-agency referrals; and Effective Learn More
December 31st, 2019
A Principles-based Approach to Supporting LINC Learners Training
This course is a companion to AMSSA’s professional development Guide: A Principles-based Approach to Supporting LINC Learners. This course will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
AMSSA 40th Anniversary
In celebration of AMSSA’s 40th year anniversary AMSSA created a crowdsourced video. Members, partners and friends of AMSSA shared their Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Virtual Training: The Benefits of Media Relations
The Benefits of Media Relations virtual training was a customized training that introduced settlement and language providing organizations in BC Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Diversify Your Funding: Grant-Seeking and Building a Social Enterprise
Developing diverse funding sources is gaining in importance for non-profit organizations. There’s no simple formula that will apply to all Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Dynamic Workshops: The Fundamentals of Curriculum Development
For Settlement Workers who spend most of their time working one-to-one with clients, the development of workshops to support groups Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Refugee Mental Health Front-line Workers Training
The training module identifies different refugee categories in Canada, stages of refuge and resettlement stress factors that contribute to mental Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
PBLA – Theory & Best Practices
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Immigrant Statistics: Finding and Using Online Information in Immigrant Settlement
Date: February 22, 2012 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium for WelcomeBC settlement service providers explored how to access Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Immigrant and Refugee Children in Settlement Programming
AMSSA’s latest web videos focus on highlighting the issues and needs of immigrant and refugee children and provides settlement workers Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Computer Literacy – Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Classroom Resources Instructional Resource: Computer Skills, Decoda These instructional resources are a series of three-hour lesson plans and student workbooks to Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Negotiating Contribution Agreements
Date: January 8, 2014 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium featured two presentations on the process of negotiating contrbution Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Reflections on Belonging, Relationships, & Responsibilities in Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil Waututh
In this lunch and learn webinar, cultural planner Kamala Todd shared her experience as a Metis-Cree living and working in Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
E-Symposium: Newcomer Women – Barriers, Challenges & Supports
Women often face multiple barriers when accessing settlement and language programming. It can be difficult to find appropriate transportation, childcare, Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Collaborative Approaches to Promoting Newcomer Health
Date: March 7, 2016 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver Settlement service providing organizations and organizations in the health care sector have an Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Connecting Languages & Cultures Through Interpretation
Professionals working with newcomers rely on verbal and nonverbal communication as the primary tool for forming relationships with newcomers as Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Settlement in Smaller Centres
Settlement in Smaller Centres highlights the challenges and strengths of newcomers settling in smaller communities. In 2003, 10% of newcomers Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
E-Symposium – Newcomer Men’s Integration: Challenges & Perspectives
As “gender” becomes more politicized than ever before, newcomer men have multiple hurdles in their settlement journeys. A lot hinges Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Community Based Training for Working with Immigrants & Refugees
Language is an essential part of our individual and community lives. Newcomers to Canada learn English to contribute to their Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
LGBTQ Newcomers: Strengthening Support and Understanding
AMSSA’s lastest web videos focus on highlighing the issues and needs of LGBTQ immigrants and refugees and provides settlement workers Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Front-line Workers’ Training on Diversity and Inclusion
BC Settlement & Integration Services (BCSIS) service providers must ensure that program staff is trained to provide services and support Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Employment Related Supports and Inter Agency Referrals for Immigrant Clients: Part 1
This webinar introduced the first of a companion pair of e-learning modules that help front-line workers make effective employment-related inter-agency Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Unpacking LINC Placement, Delivery and Assessment
This webinar educated settlement and LINC staff on the roles of LINC assessors and the Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Connecting Refugee Private Sponsor Groups With Settlement Service Providers
Settlement organizations play an important role in refugee resettlement. Also of importance, is the growing role of the private sponsor. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
The Other Side of Trauma: Supporting Newcomers through Healing and Resiliency Centered Engagement
This is the second part of a two-part webinar series on community based training for working with newcomers with trauma. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Forum: Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Initiatives – Supporting the Integration of Refugees in Our Communities
This timely forum is a combined in-person and online event bringing together community organizers and experts in the anti-racism and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Employment for Immigrants
Date: July 16, 2014 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium provided Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) the opportunity to increase Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Exploring Online Service Delivery: Principles and Practices
This webinar recorded June 25, 2019 helps LINC teams understand the benefits and multiple approaches to online learning, as well Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
From the Inside Out: Building Engagement During Changing Times
Date: June 23, 2014 This webinar provided Service Provider Organizations (SPOs) the opportunity to reflect on their recent personal and Learn More
December 31st, 2019
Pathways to Permanent Residence for Temporary Residents
Settlement and Immigration supports are an essential component of BCSIS services. The e-learning module will provide front-line workers with an Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Employment Related Supports and Inter Agency Referrals for Immigrant Clients: Part 2
This webinar is the second of a companion pair of e-learning modules that helped front-line workers make effective employment-related inter-agency Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
The Syrian Refugee Initiative in BC
This meeting brought together stakeholders from across the province to integrate insights from the Syrian Refugee Initiative and identify challenges Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Interfaith Bridging: Building Connections. Building Community
A truly welcoming society is one where everyone feels that they can bring their “whole self” to the community and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Social Media, Technology and Settlement Services
For the current cohort of Syrian refugees, there has been a rise in the use of social media, such as Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
AMSSA Annual General Meeting 2016
The 2016 AMSSA AGM was recorded on Septermber 23rd at the John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse. Highlights Include: Musqueam Welcome Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Racism & Bullying: What BC Settlement Workers Need to Know
AMSSA’s third web video, focusing on anti-racism and anti-bullying awareness, aims to provide settlement workers with information and tips such Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
National Settlement Conference Debrief & Information Sharing
Date: December 3, 2013 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium featured one presentation and one panel discussion on the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Refugee Pathways to Settlement
This video explains the different pathways for refugees coming to Canada, including privately-sponsored refugees, government-assisted refugees, blended visa office-referred refugees, Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Immigrant Research in BC and Canada
Date: December 11, 2014 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium provided an opportunity for Dr. Lori Wilkinson of the Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Building Capacity Through Mentorship Programs
Mentorship programs can be an efficient and rewarding method of building capacity within your client base with minimal cost and Learn More
December 31st, 2019
International Students: Settlement, Housing and Employment
The Front-line Worker Fact Sheets are practical, clear, simple and easy to read fact sheets that contain helpful information and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Literacy – Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Please Note: You need to be logged into your Tutela account to access Tutela resources. If you are not logged in, the links below will Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Returning the Youth Back to Canada’s Future: A Webinar on Employment Barriers for Youth and How to Tackle Them
Finding a job and having access to meaningful work is one of the tangible areas of newcomer integration. The unemployment-rate Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Immigration Pathways for Temporary Residents
Heather Michaud of IRCC and Trina McKinlay of the BC PNP presented on Express Entry and the BC PNP, with Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Understanding Outcome Evaluation
Date: June 25, 2012 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver This e-symposium featured two presentations on what outcome evaluation is and Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Connecting with Clients: Leveraging Technology in British Columbia’s Settlement Services (Webinar)
Date: September 23, 2014 This webinar, facilitated by Jim Brennan from MISA of North Vancouver Island and covered three topic Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Western Region Working Group Webinar: Learn About Western Canada’s Pre-Arrival Immigrant Services
The event, on March 29, 2016, contents of presentation included: Introducing pre-arrival immigrant services in the Canadian context Identification of Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Trauma Informed Practice: Supporting Clients Who Have Experienced Complex Trauma
Individuals who have experienced traumatic events may have challenges in various life domains. Complex trauma can result in elevated risks Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Indigenous Peoples
AMSSA Resources E-Symposium: Introducing Canada’s Newest Residents to its Oldest Peoples: Including First Nations and Aboriginal Content and Relationship-Building in Immigrant Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Assisting Foreign Workers Who Face Risks of Abuse
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Province of BC have developed an expedited open work permit application process Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Purpose Capital Webinar: Exploring Social Finance Models for the Settlement Sector
Social finance is attracting increasing attention across Canada, and there is potential for its use in the settlement sector. Benefits Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Local Immigration Partnerships: Collaboration Across Sectors
In an effort to increase engagement with newcomers to British Columbia, settlement service providers have increasingly turned to creative partnerships. Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2019
Introducing Canada’s Newest Residents to its Oldest Peoples: Including First Nations and Aboriginal Content and Relationship-Building in Immigrant Settlement Services
Date: April 27, 2011 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver With the financial support of the Immigrant Integration Branch of the Learn MoreOctober 24th, 2019
Information on Filing Taxes for Migrant Workers
Every individual legally working in Canada including Migrant Workers is required to pay both provincial and federal taxes. An individual’s Learn MoreOctober 1st, 2019
Gender-Based Violence & Harassment: Creating Safer Workplaces and Communities; Issue 53
Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity or gender expression.1 At its Learn MoreSeptember 20th, 2019
AMSSA Video Annual Report 2018 – 2019
We are happy to share our first ever Video Annual Report for the 2018 – 2019 fiscal year.Learn MoreAugust 21st, 2019
Migrant Worker Edition: Canada Pension Plan for Migrant Workers; Issue 52
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) can provide migrant workers with an income when individuals reach an old age or can Learn MoreJuly 1st, 2019
Newcomer Men: Unique Challenges and Considerations; Issue 51
In 2017, men made up more than half of total refugees accepted into Canada, and the majority of economic class Learn MoreJune 1st, 2019
LINC and Online Learning; Issue 46
As digital technology and computer use become widespread and necessary for success in today’s workforce, online and blended learning methods Learn MoreFebruary 1st, 2019
2019 Call for Proposals (CFP) Resources; Issue 49
What is the CFP Process? The Call for Proposals (CFP) process is IRCC’s established means of arriving at funding decisions Learn MoreJanuary 1st, 2019
Refugee Integration Support After Year One; Issue 48
Canada holds humanitarian commitments to admit and resettle refugees. Historically, 10% of resettled refugees across the globe have been accepted Learn MoreOctober 1st, 2018
Racial Equity in the Settlement Sector; Issue 47
Studies show that newcomers–especially racialized newcomers–experience discrimination. The sector needs to be more proactive in creating support services to address Learn MoreApril 1st, 2018
LINC, PBLA and the CLB; Issue 44
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) was established in 1992 by the federal government to facilitate the social, cultural Learn MoreApril 1st, 2018
Young Children of Newcomer Families; Issue 45
Each first-generation family is unique and experiences settlement differently. Certain trends, however, affect a sizeable portion of families, especially their Learn MoreNovember 1st, 2017
Census 2016: Immigration and Language in BC; Issue 43
The 2016 Census of Population created a detailed statistical portrait of Canada through mandatory short-form and long-form questionnaires. Data related Learn MoreOctober 1st, 2017
Newcomers as Volunteers; Issue 42
Statistics Canada describes volunteers as “people who have provided a service, without monetary compensation, for a group or organization at Learn MoreSeptember 1st, 2017
Intersectionality and Settlement; Issue 41
The concept of intersectionality refers to “the ways race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, status and other markers of Learn MoreJuly 1st, 2017
Newcomer Seniors: Supports and Challenges; Issue 40
Although the term “newcomer senior” could refer to any older person who is an immigrant or refugee, the term is Learn MoreJune 1st, 2017
Newcomer Literacy; Issue 39
Literacy is a set of skills – particularly the cognitive skills of reading and writing, or “reading the world” as Learn MoreMay 1st, 2017
Integration Outcomes of Resettled Refugees in Canada; Issue 38
Resettled refugees are refugees who are selected overseas by Canadian officials. Upon arrival in Canada, they receive Permanent Resident status. Learn MoreFebruary 1st, 2017
Interprovincial Mobility and Secondary Migration in BC; Issue 37
When newcomers come to Canada, their decisions about where to settle are affected by a number of factors. Although many Learn MoreJanuary 1st, 2017
Standardized Language Assessments for Settlement and Integration Pathways; Issue 36
To achieve their social, economic, and academic goals, newcomers to Canada may need to prove their proficiency in English for Learn MoreNovember 1st, 2016
Newcomer Youth: Challenges and Strengths; Issue 35
Approximately 34% of all newcomers to Canada are under age 25. Newcomer youth experience a big life change when moving Learn MoreSeptember 1st, 2016
The Role of Libraries in Settlement; Issue 34
Public libraries are an important community resource for many community members—as a source of reading and viewing materials, reference information, Learn MoreAugust 1st, 2016
Local Immigration Partnerships; Issue 33
Local Immigration Partnerships (LIPs) are collaborations funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to coordinate local community stakeholders in Learn MoreJuly 1st, 2016
Family, Migration, and Settlement; Issue 32
Family relationships are an integral part of life for most people around the world. Decisions about migration are tied together Learn MoreMay 1st, 2016
Newcomer Housing: Barriers, needs and experiences; Issue 31
Finding acceptable housing is a primary concern for many newcomers. In 2011, newcomers who had been in Canada for five Learn MoreApril 1st, 2016
Diet, Health, and Settlement; Issue 30
Maintaining a nutritious diet is a key challenge for newcomers to Canada. Poor nutrition has a variety of health consequences, Learn MoreMarch 1st, 2016
Immigrant Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship; Issue 29
Across many countries, including Canada, immigrants are more likely than non-immigrants to be self-employed. In the late 2000s, about 19% Learn MoreFebruary 1st, 2016
Newcomer Health Care: Access and Navigation; Issue 28
Newcomers to Canada are generally healthier than the average Canadian, in what is known as the “healthy immigrant effect.” This Learn MoreJanuary 1st, 2016
Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities; Issue 27
1 in 7 adults in Canada report having a disability that limits their daily activities. Although the Immigration and Refugee Learn MoreDecember 31st, 2015
2015 Call For Proposal (CFP) Resources; Issue 23
This section of the website lists BC and Canadian reports that have a settlement focus and that may be of Learn MoreNovember 30th, 2015
New Canadian’s Journey Through the Social Media Landscape; Issue 26
Technology Vs. Human Service Most settlement service providers in Canada have come to view emerging technologies, such as social media, Learn MoreOctober 30th, 2015
Strengthening the Canadian Citizenship Act; Issue 25
Before 1947, Canadian nationals were legally defined as British subjects, both in Canada and abroad. With the enactment of the Learn MoreAugust 31st, 2015
Diversity & Inclusion; Issue 24
This edition explores different aspects of diversity and social inclusion in Canada, resources for businesses and organisations, and the legislation Learn MoreMarch 1st, 2015
Immigration to Smaller Centres; Issue 22
Immigrant attraction to small communities is a growing reality in Canada. While over 60% of immigrants to Canada still land Learn MoreFebruary 1st, 2015
Migrant Mental Health; Issue 21
Good mental and physical health is a key outcome of successful settlement and integration. While the mental health of immigrants Learn MoreJanuary 23rd, 2015
Express Entry; Issue 20
Express Entry is a new online application management system introduced by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) in January 2015. Express Learn MoreDecember 19th, 2014
Environmental Migrants; Issue 19
For more than 25 years, governments have been aware that climate change may lead to the forced migration of millions Learn MoreNovember 25th, 2014
Settlement Challenges of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Immigrants and Refugees; Issue 18
In July 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Canada is generally considered Learn MoreNovember 18th, 2014
Pre-Arrival Settlement Services; Issue 17
To facilitate faster settlement and economic integration of new immigrants and refugees to Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) funds Learn MoreAugust 31st, 2014
Reforming Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program; Issue 16
On June 20, 2014, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced a series of changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Learn MoreMay 31st, 2014
Labour Agreements, Employment Program of British Columbia and the Canada Job Grant; Issue 15
Labour Market Programs in British Columbia have experienced a significant transition over the past two years, beginning with the provincial Learn MoreMarch 31st, 2014
Canadian Citizenship; Issue 14
Citizenship is a legal bond between a person and a State. Citizenship is a human right enshrined in international law Learn MoreMarch 21st, 2014
Sanctuary Cities; Issue 13
On February 12, 2014, Hamilton’s city council voted to become Canada’s second Sanctuary City. This Info Sheet provides a brief Learn MoreAugust 31st, 2013
Temporary Foreign Workers – Part 2: Policy and Analysis; Issue 11
Part 2 of the Temporary Foreign Workers Info Sheet looks at the policies, definitions and the different streams of the Learn MoreAugust 21st, 2013
Temporary Foreign Workers – Part 1: Statistics & Trends; Issue 10
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has gained significant importance in recent years with over 338,000 TFWs currently residing in Learn MoreAugust 21st, 2013
International Students: Statistics & Trends; Issue 12
Canada admits a growing number of international students each year. Within the Western Region, most of them settle in British Learn MoreMay 27th, 2013
National Household Survey – Highlights; Issue 9
The results of the first National Household Survey (NHS) were released on May 8, 2013 and contain data related to Learn MoreMay 17th, 2013
Refugees – Statistics & Trends in Canada and BC; Issue 8
In 2012, 23,056 refugees and their families made Canada their home. This AMSSA Info Sheet looks at numbers, trends and Learn MoreFebruary 27th, 2013
The Intersection of Poverty and Immigration in BC and Canada; Issue 6
British Columbia (BC) has the highest poverty rate in Canada with more than half a million people or 11.5% of Learn MoreFebruary 27th, 2013
CIC Western Region – Comparisons with Ontario and the Eastern Region; Issue 7
In April 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) reorganized the British Columbia/Yukon region and the Prairies region into the new Learn MoreDecember 7th, 2012
Immigration Numbers and Statistics – Trends for Canada and BC; Issue 2
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced in November 2012 that immigration levels for 2013 would hold steady with a planned 240,000 Learn MoreDecember 7th, 2012
Review: Shaping the Future: Canada’s Rapidly Changing Immigration Policies; Issue 1
Naomi Alboim & Karen Cohl, Maytree Foundation, October 2012 This report on Canada’s immigration policies has been published very recently, Learn MoreDecember 7th, 2012
Language Census Data 2011 – Trends for Canada and BC; Issue 3
The 2011 census revealed an increase in language diversity in Canada since 2006. Especially in major metropolitan areas in Canada, Learn MoreDecember 7th, 2012
Economic Immigration Class – Trends for Canada and BC; Issue 5
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently announced that Canada will re-shuffle its immigration mix with a focus on economic immigration and Learn MoreDecember 7th, 2012