Listed below are some resources for newcomer parents that will help ease their transition into Canadian life and the community.  In addition to the links below, we also have multilingual publications and videos available for students and parents to view and download.

If you require any information, please contact a Settlement Worker in Schools for further assistance.

Government of Canada

• Services for Newcomers to Canada
• Working in Canada Tool

Immigration and Citizenship

• Apply for a Permanent Resident Card
• Apply for Canadian Citizenship
• Prepare for the Citizenship Test
• Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

BC Newcomers' Guide to Resources and Services

• Welcome BC: Live, Immigrate and Work

Super Natural British Columbia Canada

• About BC
• Places to Go
• Things to Do
• Trip Ideas
• Transportation and Maps
• Accommodations

City of Vancouver

• A Newcomer's Guide to Vancouver: Growing Roots
• A Guide for Newcomers: First Peoples
• City Services
  • Phone: 311 *Multilingual

Education

• Ministry of Education: Resources Related to School Safety
• Ministry of Education: Grades K-12 Curriculum
• Registration for Public Education in the City of Vancouver
• International Education (Vancouver School Board)
• Adult Education (Vancouver School Board)
• Language Instruction of Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program
• Post Secondary Education
• Credential Evaluation:
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • BCIT International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)

Employment

• Work BC, Canada Starts Here, BC Jobs Plan
• Social Insurance Number Application
• Volunteer BC
• Employment Standards Fact Sheets

Health

• Medical Services Plan (MSP)
• Find a Physician (Doctor) or Medical Professional
• HealthLinkBC (Health Services)
  • Phone: 811 *Multilingual
• Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: Mental Health Resources

Housing

• BC Housing
• Housing for Newcomers
• Tenant Resource and Advisory Centre (TRAC)
• BC Residential and Tenancy Branch (Landlord/Tenant Issues)

Legal Services

• Court Information Program for Immigrants
• Low Cost and Free Legal Services (Lawyer Referral)
  • Phone: (604) 687-3221 *Multilingual
• Dial-A-Law
  • Phone: (604) 687-4680 *Multilingual
• Justice Education Society

Community and Recreation

• Parks, Recreation and Culture
• Vancouver Public Library
• Community, Social and Government Services
  • Phone: 211 *Multilingual

Finance

• Canada Child Tax Benefit
• Income Tax Return / Tax Credits
• Vancouver Tax Services Office
  
• Student Family Affordability

Daily Life

• Supporting the Settlement and Care of Young Immigrant Children
• Vancouver Child Care Resource and Referral
• Public Transit
• ICBC - Driver Licensing
• Calling 9-1-1 Emergency