LLIP News & Events

Turning ideas into enterprises. YWCA PowerUp is a free program to develop your skills to successfully start, run and grow…

Empowering single mothers to achieve economic independence. The Employment Navigator program provides single mothers personalized support for accessing vital information,…

An employment program for gender-diverse or 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees. YWCA Believe empowers gender-diverse and 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers in Canada to…

Attend fully-funded training and receive job search assistance to secure and maintain employment within the Tourism and Hospitality sector. Services:…

New funding for Foundry centres will help youth in Langley to find employment or further their education through mentoring, skill…

People throughout British Columbia are encouraged to be prepared for heat as many regions of the province will experience high…

Katalaya Fischer brought her plush unicorn and bunny to see her daddy become a Canadian on Canada Day in a ceremony…

The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Langley Local Immigration Partnership for a new collaboration on a special series…

Newcomers to Canada often seek to obtain work permits. When eligible, newcomers may want to consider the International Experience Canada (IEC) program…

Although most Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are reserved for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) are eligible…

Statistics Canada is projecting that Canada could be home to 63 million people by 2073. Modeling what Statistics Canada refers…

A safe and secure flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border is critical to North America’s economy…

New Directions has just released their July & August 2024 Newsletter. Check it out by clicking the link.

More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials…

Internationally educated professionals will soon have a more streamlined, efficient and transparent process to get their credentials recognized in B.C. "The…

United Way British Columbia provides funding to non-profit organizations in the following areas: children and youth, food security, healthy aging,…

The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Langley Business Excellence Awards, which celebrate and recognize the…

If you’re not sure how to start in self-employment, ISSofBC can assess your entrepreneurial interest, provide online learning opportunities and…

B.C. is home to over 200,000 Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit, representing one of the largest and…

BC Hydro will spend approximately $725 million in capital construction throughout Langley over the next decade to upgrade and expand…

A new Statistics Canada (StatsCan) report suggests that overqualification among Canadian immigrants is decreasing. Overqualification describes what occurs when immigrants to Canada…

The growing community of Langley will gain 200 more student spaces at Nicomekl Elementary school as part of the government’s…

Caregivers from abroad are invaluable to Canadian families. Their hard work makes a difference in the lives of those they…

The DeNovo Program is for individuals looking to start “anew” and get back to work quickly. The term DeNovo is…

A 10 week course for forward thinking youth up to age 30 who are interested in “HIRE” Education and looking…

SUMMER READING CLUBS World of curiosities! Get ready to explore your world of curiosities with your local FVRL’s 2024 Summer…

Are you ready for eight weeks of free jazz concerts by local up-and-coming young jazz bands?! We’re thrilled to announce…

New Directions has released their June newsletter, highlighting various LINC classes where you can improve your communication skills, prepare for…

Langley is one of the fastest-growing communities in BC—and the entire country. So is Mission. Abbotsford, just next door, is…

The Surrey Langley SkyTrain project is looking for public feedback on designs for the eight stations that will make up…

The federal government is introducing new caregiver pilot programs to support families in need of caregiving for children, seniors, and…

The Summer Fun Pass gives children and youth the opportunity to be active and enjoy unlimited drop-in access to pools,…

Join us for a full day of family-friendly fun as the Township of Langley celebrates Canada Day on Monday, July…

People from diverse backgrounds with an interest in dismantling systemic racism and advancing racial equity are encouraged to apply to…

As of May 27, 2024, the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot is a permanent stream of the BC PNP. As part…

Universities, colleges, and specialty programs across Canada all have unique values, and the best choice for international students often depends…

Many of Canada’s economic immigration programs require candidates to complete a language test to be eligible to apply. This article…

A new Khalsa elementary school, post-secondary institution and daycare is one step closer to final approval in Abbotsford. Council on…

On June 1, 2024, the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 an hour. The 3.9% increase also applies…

The 2024-25 intake of the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is open for applications until Aug. 2, 2024. The New Spaces…

Anoopriya Ramachandran wanted to continue her career as a software engineer when she moved to Toronto in 2018 from her…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental well-being can be affected and needs to be monitored and looked after. Feeling…

People in B.C. who witness or experience a racist incident can now call a new helpline to receive trauma-informed, culturally…

Grad reunion: Langley Secondary School class of 1974 will gather June 8, 2024, for the 50th year reunion. Former students…

The historic CN Train Station in Fort Langley is a popular place on a nice summer day but will be…

NewToBC is pleased to share this summary of immigrant demographics. In 2023, using Census 2021 data, profiles were created for…

A primary indicator of organizational success is collaboration in the workplace. When people work together they are engaged better and…

Whether you’re returning from an international holiday or work-related travel, once you get to the airport or border crossing, you…

On May 9, 2024, the B.C. Government passed the Anti-Racism Act (ARA), providing a framework to eliminate systemic racism in…

This brief focuses on the decline in Canada’s citizenship rate among recent immigrants. Canada’s naturalization rate has long been among…

The provincial government announced its plans to widen Highway 1 in the Fraser Valley starting this summer. Construction will start…

Students and families are one step closer to having a new elementary school with construction starting in the Township of…

The Parents and Grandparents program (PGP) is set to reopen this month, as Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) prepares…

People living in Langley and the surrounding community are benefiting from better access to team-based urgent primary care with the…

Some foreign workers in Canada require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to work in Canada, while others are LMIA-exempt.…

The B.C. government is more than quadrupling funding for newcomer services from $6 million to $25.6 million per year, partnering…

Reading Buddies is an initiative that pairs different grade-level students for community reading time, outside of school hours. A Grade…

Applying to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) online is an integral part of the immigration process, whether for those…

A drop-in open house let residents give feedback on the latest version of the Brookswood-Fernridge Neighbourhood Plans (BFNP) on Thursday,…

For many newcomers to Canada, finding people of their own social and cultural background can be a huge consideration in…

To strengthen Canada’s immigration system, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is improving the online processing times tool to help…

Effective April 30, 2024, BC PNP Skills Immigration invitations to apply will be issued to qualified registrations received before the…

Navigating Canada’s immigration system can bring exciting new opportunities but also frustrations – particularly when faced when an application stuck…

It may now be easier for students who come to Canada for a master’s or Ph.D. program to obtain permanent…

People living in Langley and the surrounding community are benefiting from better access to team-based urgent primary care with the…

New short-term rental rules that will deliver more homes for people are set to come into effect on May 1,…

People in Metro Vancouver will benefit from shorter wait times and enhanced service frequency as a result of significant new…

Indigenous and racialized people in B.C. will face fewer barriers when accessing public programs and services with new legislation aimed at…

A new Multi-language Resources website provides information on topics such as health care and driving, including existing resources like WelcomeBC.ca.…

Recent changes to visitor visa requirements for some Mexican nationals may leave some foreign nationals looking to visit Canada with…

Canada’s Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland has tabled federal Budget 2024 to Parliament. Canada releases a budget annually that sets…

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will designate a new professional body to issue educational credential assessments (ECAs) for architects…

In today’s world of constant flux, the dynamics of the workplace are changing too and springing one surprise after the…

To most immigrants, arriving in Canada is a dream. While some are lucky to have a prior job waiting or…

International students enrich Canada’s social, cultural and economic fabric. That is why, in recent months, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada…