Immigrant Welcome Centre
From housing and education to employment services, ICA’s Settlement Services team can help newcomers navigate and connect with important resources and support.
English Language Services
ICA offers English courses tailored for newcomers to Canada. LINC program and BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP and SAF/HAVN)** provide free English training for eligible students. ICA also offers Affordable English classes open to everyone.
Employment Services
Whether you are a newcomer to Canada or an immigrant who has been here for many years, our Employment Services team can assist with job search and skills training programs to help you find work in the Canadian job market.
Interpretation and Translation Services
We do more than just translate the words! We understand the people behind it. ICA provides professional, human interpretation and translation services in more than 20 languages.
2S/LGBTQ+ Services
ICA can help you navigate the services and supports you need with social programs, one-on-one supports, navigating immigration, healthcare and employment. ICA has many services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender-diverse newcomers and refugees.
Local Immigration Partnership (GVLIP)
Greater Victoria Local Immigration Partnership (GVLIP) focuses on strategic partnerships to develop equitable policies impacting governance, education, health care and housing in our community.
Workshops & Training
At ICA we offer a variety of workshops, skills training and social opportunities to help you build a strong sense of community, learn new skills and improve your English as you settle into your new home in Greater Victoria.
BC Newcomer Services (BCNSP and Safe Haven)
BC Newcomer Services (BCNSP and SAF/HAVN) offer direct settlement services, access to labor market information and resources, English language training, and assistance addressing diverse needs to help newcomers transition to living in Greater Victoria.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
The CPSI program helps newcomer professionals to find meaningful career employment that aligns with their pre-arrival education, training and experience.
Anti-Racism Training
The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) helps individuals and organizations fight racism by providing information, training and tools to help businesses and organizations create a diverse, welcoming and equitable workplace and community.
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
A school-based outreach program aimed at helping eligible newcomer students (immigrants and refugees) and their families settle and integrate into their school and community.
Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ICA's Private Sponsorship of Refugees program works with local sponsorship groups to support individuals and families coming to Canada through approved UNHCR and IRCC refugee programs.
