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Tri-Cities News

This section features stories related to our strategic priorities and local news relevant to the Tri-Cities on immigrant inclusion.

Getting PR after graduating from a master’s or PhD program as an international student

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent residence (PR). On February 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) enacted a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) policy that was first announced on January 22 as one of many changes coming to Canada’s international student system. This policy now means that international […]

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BC PNP operational update - Skills Immigration draw timing

Effective April 30, 2024, BC PNP Skills Immigration invitations to apply will be issued to qualified registrations received before the date of the draw. New registrations received on the same day will be considered for a future draw. Targeted invitations to apply to the Skills Immigration streams may be based on one or more of […]

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Expanded mental-health, addictions support coming for South Asian community

South Asian people who are struggling with mental-health or addictions challenges in greater Vancouver now have access to expanded services provided by the South Asian Community Hub Society (SACH). SACH is a primarily volunteer-run non-profit organization based in Surrey. Launched in 2020, it helps people in South Asian communities who are struggling with mental-health and […]

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New Community Centre Coming to Lafarge Lake

Visitors to Coquitlam’s city centre will soon have another community space in their neighbourhood when Town Centre Park Community Centre opens its doors to the public on Saturday, May 11, 2024.  Guests are encouraged to drop-by on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. or on Sunday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to […]

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More priority communities selected to deliver more homes

As part of the Province’s commitment to build more homes for people, the next set of priority communities has been identified to receive housing targets for the next five years. These communities are in high-growth, high-need regions of B.C., where many communities are taking action to deliver more homes quicker. “We are addressing the housing crisis with […]

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