This page is updated each week with settlement and library related news. Visit this page frequently to stay current and get to know your community.
Exciting news about NewToBC
Public Library InterLINK is happy to announce that NewToBC will continue to play a vital role in the library and settlement continuum. read more
June 30, 2025
Major changes announced in IRCC’s 2025-2026 Departmental Plan
Canada’s immigration department will establish a new pathway to permanent residence (PR) and will work toward launching a new work permit stream, according to its… read more
June 30, 2025
FIRST READING: Ottawa sets target to keep Canada labour force 25 per cent immigrant
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada instructed to ensure one quarter of labour force “is made up of immigrants and refugees”… read more
June 30, 2025
Surrey’s Newcomers’ Hub supports immigrants in transition
For many newcomers to Canada, navigating the complex maze of settlement services, employment pathways, and community support can be overwhelming. But in Surrey, a newly… read more
June 24, 2025
Canada Revenue Agency makes it easier for newcomers to access benefits
Newcomers can now apply for some benefits more easily. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced an online application process for newcomers to claim benefit… read more
June 24, 2025
Canada’s population growth at 0.0% so far this year: StatsCan
Statistics Canada says the country’s population growth stalled in the first quarter of 2025. The agency says the Canadian population rose by 20,107 people from… read more
June 24, 2025
The Canadian dream: Why support networks make all the difference for newcomers
Nihal Elwan was the first to admit that she didn’t have “an entrepreneurial bone” in her body. The Egyptian-born, British-educated anthropologist, who moved to Canada… read more
June 18, 2025
British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) Awards 2025
Each year the British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) invites the library community, partners, and stakeholders to nominate individuals and organizations for awards recognizing outstanding work… read more
June 17, 2025
How AI tools help newcomers improve résumés and land more interviews
Indian-born Carolina Mithra came to Canada 10 years ago as an international student to study human resources at Seneca College in Toronto. Upon completion of… read more
June 17, 2025
Points-based immigration system favours single PR applicants over married couples, experts say
Canada’s points-based immigration system can give a slight boost to applicants who are single. To get an edge, some married permanent residency candidates are saying… read more
June 17, 2025
West Kootenay announces priority sectors and occupations for rural pathway to permanent residence
West Kootenay in British Columbia has revealed its list of priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The RCIP is an employer-driven pathway… read more
June 11, 2025
What is citizenship by descent? A look at Canada’s new proposal
Canada has introduced legislation that would expand on who can become a Canadian citizen on the basis of descent, saying holding citizenship “lies at the… read more
June 11, 2025
The emotional toll of the job search process in Canada for immigrants
When I moved from England to Ontario in 2017, I thought I was prepared for everything coming my way. I’d confidently drafted a list of… read more