Racist Incident Helpline (1-833-457-5463)
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (PT).
For the Racist Incident Helpline and more information, click: here
It is free, confidential and available in over 240 languages.
The Racist Incident Helpline is not intended to replace emergency services. If you are in immediate crisis or danger, call 911.
Information for Ukrainians settling in BC
Ukrainian citizens arriving in B.C. can find out about financial assistance, the health system, education, employment, and other important things you will want to know about at this site: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/welcome
To apply for hardship assistance from the B.C. government. See www.gov.bc.ca/ukrainefinancialsupport
Temporary Public Policy to facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees
The Government of Canada has introduced a temporary public policy to facilitate the sponsorship of Sudanese refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has displaced over 3.1 million people, many Sudanese refugees face obstacles in obtaining Refugee Status Determination documents. This policy allows up to 160 applications to be processed for Sudanese refugees without this document, recognizing their vulnerability and the desire of Canadians to support them. Effective April 30, 2025, this policy will expire on December 31, 2025, or once 160 applications have been accepted.