We are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Canadians will remember her devotion to the service of others. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was a constant … Continued

According to Statistics Canada, one in three of the 4.3 million residents in British Columbia are born outside of Canada. Our province not only excels at attracting new Canadians but … Continued

As the first half of 2022 draws to a close, we reflect on the province’s notable achievements so far. First, British Columbia continues to welcome newcomers at a record pace. … Continued

British Columbia has become one of the bright spots in the country’s post-pandemic recovery. BC has added over 100,000 full-time jobs in the last year. According to data collected by … Continued

Immigration is integral to Canada’s pandemic recovery. In 2021, Canada welcomed the most immigrants ever in Canadian history – 405,795 new permanent residents – and almost one in five new … Continued

British Columbia’s economic recovery has remained strong and steady despite challenges for businesses stemming from what is called the new normal. Since August 2021, British Columbia has recorded seven straight months … Continued

  The following is a message from IEC-BC’s CEO Patrick MacKenzie. I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Demetri Papademetriou. As a young man he left his … Continued

RBC has been a longstanding employer partner for IEC-BC. RBC mentors have been part of 149 matches in the last year and a half. Historically, 62% of mentees from RBC … Continued

We value our partnerships with service delivery partners (SDPs) and stakeholders with whom we work together. IEC-BC interviewed one of our SDPs, Sogol Jamali, Career Specialist for Back in Motion’s … Continued

British Columbia welcomed 28,513 immigrants in 2020, despite pandemic travel restrictions. This year IEC-BC’s programs have had a profound impact on immigrant employment outcomes. In 2020, IEC-BC registered almost 1600 … Continued