About CANN

Hightlights of our services:

Welcome reception and orientation to landing procedures
Information and orientation on settlement in Canada, including medical insurance, education for adults and children, employment, accreditation, business, housing and more
Quick linking of newcomers to national settlement and integration resources
Additional assistance based on need for government-assisted and privately-sponsored refugees.

Pre-Departure

There are three pre-departure orientation initiatives funded by IRCC. They are offered in different locations and have distinct service delivery models, ranging from general information to integrated support system that includes needs assessments and referrals

Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA)
Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP)
The Active Engagement and Integration Project (AEIP)

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At the Airport

You will receive a welcome package and a 5-10 minutes info session delivered by one of the CANN Officers. Then you will be directed to the Immigration Officer for an Immigration interview and PR card processing.

You will be required to provide a valid Canadian address to the Immigration Officer. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will send your Permanent Resident card (PR card) to you by mail.

After the Immigration interview, you can proceed to collect your luggage. Ask a CANN officer or YVR Green Coat volunteer for the baggage carousel number of the flight you arrived on. Oversized luggage and other special items can be located on carousel 35

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Life in Canada

Before You Arrive

Research your new province and city
Arrange your accommodation.

Immediately After You Arrive

Call or Visit an Immigrant-Serving Organization
Apply for Social Insurance Number (SIN) at Service Canada Centre

First Two Months in Canada

Improve your English or French by enrolling in tax-payer funded language classes
Apply for Canada Child Tax Benefit (if you have a dependent under 18 years old)

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Upcoming Events

SET Workshop: Small Business Startup and Management (S.U.C.C.E.S.S.)

Unit 210 5172 Kingsway , Burnaby

Right at Home Greater Vancouver & Home Instead Senior Care Employer Forum/Hiring Event (WorkBC)

#1030-10820 No.5 Rd, Richmond BC, Richmond

Understanding contracts / �J�R��s (S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond)

100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond

Winter Holiday Festival in Vancouver South (South Vancouver Neighbourhood House)

6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

HIRING EVENT - PERSIA FOODS (Options Community Services (Newcomer Employment Support Program))

304 - 10362 King George Blvd., Surrey

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Refugee figures at a glance

As of June 2018, there are 25.4 million refugees around the world according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) statistic. Over half of the refugees are under the age of 18 and 57% of the world refugees came from following three countries: Syria, Afghanistan and South Sudan.

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Images of CANN services provided to new immigrants, including government-assisted and privately-sponsored refugees, at Vancouver International Airport.

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