Newcomers Settlement
The Newcomers Settlement program assists recent immigrants and PR/citizenship applicants with meeting a variety of settlement-related needs.
In this program, our settlement workers adopt a client-centered service approach and provide appointments without any limits on duration or frequency.
All services are provided free of charge.
Our areas of service include:
Funded by
Permanent Residency and Citizenship Applications
- Renewal of Permanent Resident (PR) cards
- Citizenship applications
Employment Search / Planning
- Assistance with writing resumes and learning interview skills
- Providing information about employment Insurance and other related benefits
Benefits
- Income Assistance
- Canada Pension Plan
- Income Tax Referrals and Information
- Worker’s Compensation Benefits
- Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
- Persons with Disabilities Benefit
- Transit Supplements
Medical
- BC Services Card Application
- Medical Services Plan (MSP) and premium assistance applications
- Fair Pharmacare application
Children Services
- Assistance for application for child care benefits
- Government child subsidies and benefits
- Enrollment applications
Family Services
- Assistance and referrals for family counselling
- Referrals for family law matters
Workshops and Group Activities
- A variety of workshops and group activities are also available to eligible clients. Activities range from classroom-based educational lessons to activities designed to familiarize clients with their surrounding communities.