The Parents and Grandparents program (PGP) is set to reopen this month, as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prepares to send out invitations to potential sponsors. The department confirmed…
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
Cultural Fair: Discovering Chinese Heritage
Coquitlam Public Library - City Centre Branch
English Practice Group - Beginners
ParkLane Room | 100 Newport Drive Port Moody
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
Five things you need to know about Labour Market Impact Assessments
Some foreign workers in Canada require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to work in Canada, while others are LMIA-exempt. An LMIA is a document that some employers in Canada…
Six common issues with IRCC applications and how to fix them
Applying to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online is an integral part of the immigration process, whether for those on a work or study permit, permanent residents, and even…
More new student spaces coming soon to Coquitlam
Families in Coquitlam will see 300 more student spaces in their community, as part of the government’s plan to expand schools faster. “With record population growth, our government continues to…
Where to find your cultural community in Canada
For many newcomers to Canada, finding people of their own social and cultural background can be a huge consideration in settling in a new country. Luckily, due to its ethic…
Improving estimates for application processing times
To strengthen Canada’s immigration system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is improving the online processing times tool to help new clients predict how long it will take to process a complete…
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