VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA_Feb 2024 Summit
 

Living in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the world's most beautiful cities and ranks third-highest quality of living globally. The Metro Vancouver Area has a population of 2,643,431 and offers a mild climate, cultural diversity, and an impressive natural setting.

 

Job Market

Vancouver has a strong economy and is home to many large corporations, a strong mining industry, technology, film, and health care industries. The city is one of Canada's largest industrial centres due to its location on the Pacific Rim. Vancouver has been coined "Hollywood North" because of its growing film industry.

                
Housing Market

Vancouver's housing market is the most expensive in Canada. So finding affordable housing can be challenging. However, some of the suburban cities located within the MVA are lower. Have a specific question about Vancouver's rental housing market? Visit the Rentals for Newcomers booth!

 

Newcomer Support

Vancouver is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada, and welcoming newcomers is paramount to its success. To learn more about settlement services and support in Vancouver, speak to Josephine Wang or Ariba Dara from Mosaic.

 

Booth Representatives and Participating Organizations

 

Josephine

Josephine Wang

Employment Services Advisor, Mosaic

Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) Program at MOSAIC. We provide a one-on-one orientation, job search support, employment counselling, and workplace culture training to permanent residents who have not arrived in Canada as yet. We help them prepare for arrival and can also provide referrals to other post-arrival services upon entry to Canada.

Ariba

Ariba Dara
Community Engagement Coordinator, Mosaic

My focus is on fostering connections and collaboration within the community. I am responsible for organizing events, facilitating communication, and empowering individuals to actively participate in MOSAIC initiatives that enhance the overall well-being of newcomers.

Mosaic

MOSAIC

MOSAIC provides services to immigrants, refugees, and those from diverse backgrounds to help advance an inclusive and thriving Canada. Our staff and partners work together through employment, settlement, and language services to further the success and sense of belonging of newcomers and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 

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Settling in Vancouver?

Visit the Scotiabank booth to learn how you can take advantage of the StartRight™ Program for newcomers.

Scotiabank is devoted to helping newcomers like you establish your banking needs right away so you can settle into your new life and country sooner! Whether you want to learn how to open a Canadian bank account, transfer money back home, save on banking fees, and more, you’ll find solutions here. And when you arrive in Canada, you can connect with a financial advisor to set up your accounts.