Community Resources
Below are community resources that can be browsed by tags related to priority area, location and target population. Lists created by organizations can be found here.
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Tenancy Laws & Rules
This is a webpage posted by the Government of BC which outlines the Acts and regulations that support and protect the rights of both landlords and tenants – ensuring that all tenancy business is conducted properly and fairly. Four acts are outlined: The Residential...
Guide to Student Accommodation in Victoria, B.C.
Global Village Victoria, a school where you can learn English, explore new surroundings, and make friends from different nationalities, has posted a guide to finding student accommodation. This resource provides information, tenancy rights, and places to search....
Royal Roads University Off-Campus Housing
This resource is for Royal Roads students, faculty, and staff to find quality, safe local housing within a commutable distance of campus. Website: https://royalroads.och101.com/
TRAC – Free Legal Representation
TRAC’s Housing Law Clinic Lawyer can provide free legal advice and/or representation for the following types of cases: you would like a Supreme Court Judge to review your Residential Tenancy Branch decision for a serious error or unfairness; you need help enforcing a...
BIPOC Resources Vancouver
Black Lives Matter has released a resource page for BIPOC individuals in Vancouver. This list includes emergency/crisis resources, legal aid, and mental health supports, among others. These resources are open to everyone who identifies as part of the BIPOC community....
Find Newcomer Services Resource
The government of Canada has offered a resource to help newcomers find the services they need as they integrate into their new community. This directory is free and available online, and is a national resource....
Pathways to Professions, Trades, and Entrepreneurship (P2PTE)
P2PTE supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to provide employment services to newcomers, Indigenous, and disabled youth between the ages of 18 and 30 who face multiple barriers to employment through the provision of employment, language testing,...
New to BC Resource Directory for Newcomers
New to BC is an organization that supports immigrants and newcomers in their transition to life in British Colombia. Their website has a free directory where you can find various types of services for newcomers and search by city. This service is free to use and can...
RoleCatcher Career Resource Hub
The Career Resource Hub contains free articles with advice for every step of the job application process. It also has information on maintaining your mental health throughout your job search. Contact: contactus@rolecatcher.com...