Indigenous and racialized people in B.C. will face fewer barriers when accessing public programs and services with new legislation aimed at removing systemic racism from provincial institutions. With this legislation, government…
Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership
The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership (TCLIP) brings community leaders and organizations together to develop welcoming and inclusive communities, where established residents and newcomers feel a sense of belonging and attachment.
TCLIP Events
Sessions are open to service providers in Metro Vancouver and BC. Participants will attend three workshops and two group coaching sessions.
We’re looking to engage 20 organizations and groups who support and deliver settlement services in the Tri-Cities to explore interest in community-based planning.
Community Events
Worldwide Food Festival
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Resource Library
Community organizations can find resources to support their work on diversity, equity & inclusion.
New to Tri-Cities
Newcomers can find programs and services that will help them settle smoothly in our communities.
Tri-Cities News
Multi-language resources for newcomers
A new Multi-language Resources website provides information on topics such as health care and driving, including existing resources like WelcomeBC.ca. Content is available in English, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Punjabi.…
10 frequently asked questions by visitors to Canada
Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with questions about their own situation. To assist, CIC News has…
Budget 2024: How will it impact Canadian immigration?
Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland has tabled federal Budget 2024 to Parliament. Canada releases a budget annually that sets the tone for spending in the upcoming fiscal year. It…
New designated educational credential assessment organization for architects
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will designate a new professional body to issue educational credential assessments (ECAs) for architects interested in immigrating to Canada. As part of the eligibility…
How to be proactive and regain control over a ‘dry promotion’ at work
In today’s world of constant flux, the dynamics of the workplace are changing too and springing one surprise after the other. The latest one doing the rounds of workplace discussions…
Community Voice
The top Canadian immigration developments to expect for the rest of 2023
By CIC News | Fall and the lead-up to the Christmas holiday period are typically busy seasons for developments from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Canada’s immigration system in general. While there are a lot of moving parts to Canada’s immigration system, there are several key developments to watch for as the year comes to a close. These include potential