The Settlement Services Map is now available! Click here to find services available in your community.
29 November 2010
Metropolis BC calls for proposals for research and dissemination grants. [Read more]
6 October 2010
Immigrants and the contribution they make to B.C.'s economic, social, cultural and political life were formally recognized today with the proclamation of Oct. 6 as WelcomeBC Day. [News release]
23 August 2010
The Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development intends to provide interested parties with information on the planned program design and procurement processes for services under WelcomeBC that will be procured in the coming months. These services are planned to begin in 2011/12. For information and updates regarding WelcomeBC program and procurement planning, please visit BC Bid.
28 May 2010
Businesses will gain improved access to highly skilled, in-demand foreign graduate students with a new expansion to B.C.'s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) announced Moira Stilwell, Minister of Regional Economic and Skills Development. [News release]
9 April 2010
Canada and British Columbia signed a new immigration agreement on Friday, April 9. This year, $114 million will be transferred to British Columbia under the agreement to support settlement and integration services and welcoming communities' initiatives. Click here to read the announcement.
27 January 2010
Translated versions of the Newcomers' Guide are now available. Click here to download or order your copy today.
18 January 2010
More immigrants and refugees in communities across B.C. will have access to free English language training programs with this year's $2-million investment in the English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program. [News release]
8 January 2010
A new pilot project will help vulnerable immigrant and refugee youth to succeed in their schools and communities. [News release]
30 November 2009 WORKBC WEB CENTRE OPENS FOR EMPLOYERS, JOB SEEKERS
A new Government of B.C. website has been launched to help job seekers, employers and skills training service providers: WorkBC
6 November 2009
Metropolis British Columbia has opened its Call for Proposals for both Research Grants and Dissemination Grants. Deadline for application is January 29, 2010. Learn more
16 October 2009
SkillsPlus Program expands with $2 million investment to deliver skills training to give businesses in British Columbia more resources to enhance employee skills. [News release]
10 August 2009
The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities and Workplaces Program eNewsletter is now available. View the first edition here. Subscribe here.
29 July 2009
The Early Years Refugee Pilot Program has opened six locations in to support refugee children and their families. [News release]
