Community Directory

Immigration & Settlement

Immigration pathways, legal aid, and settlement services.

Citizenship Test Help at RISE (Port Alberni)

Our own free help getting ready for the Canadian citizenship test. Study Discover Canada with a real person, practice test questions, and build your English at the same time.

risealberni.org

BC Newcomers' Guide

Free comprehensive guide to life in BC for newcomers, covering healthcare, childcare, housing, driving, banking, and more. Available as a free PDF download, print copy with free BC shipping, or online with translation in 200+ languages.

welcomebc.ca

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

BC government program offering up to 24 months of career coaching and financial support to help skilled immigrants return to their profession. Covers costs for credential exams, retraining, and job-related language training. Open to permanent residents, refugees, and approved applicants with relevant work experience. Includes a directory of local service providers across BC.

welcomebc.ca

Migrant Workers Alliance for Change

Worker-led organization that supports migrant farmworkers, domestic workers, international students, and undocumented workers facing exploitation. Provides information on workplace rights, connects workers with others in similar situations, and runs campaigns against wage theft, unsafe housing, and immigration barriers.

migrantworkersalliance.org

Migrant Rights Network

Advocacy network campaigning for the rights of migrant workers in Canada — including fair wages, safe housing, and pathways to permanent residency. Offers tools to contact elected officials, community organizing resources, and updates on policy changes affecting migrant workers.

migrantrights.ca

r/CanadianCitizenship

A large peer community on Reddit where people share real experiences, advice, and answers about the Canadian citizenship application process. Good for questions, timelines, and hearing from others who've been through it.

reddit.com

Help Ukraine Vancouver Island

Volunteer-led organization supporting displaced Ukrainian families settling on Vancouver Island. Provides temporary housing, emergency financial aid, groceries, ESL classes, job placement help, and translation services. Runs a transition house in Victoria offering up to three months of accommodation for women, single mothers, seniors, and people with disabilities.

ukrainehelpvi.ca

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