Immigrant Settlement: Health Care

Settlement Dept: The money will fund the Early Years Refugee Program through the 20132014 fiscal year. The program provides parenting-related settlement support, learning activities for children up to six years old and referrals to other settlement support services related to education and health care. It is part of WelcomeBC, the province's immigrant settlement program, according to Vancouver Sun. "It's important that immigrants in B.C. have the best chance to build a new life when they settle here," Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Pat Bell said in a news release. "This is especially true for vulnerable groups like refugees who often come here in difficult circumstances. Copyright c The The B.C. government will contribute $3.9 million to the program and the United Way of the Lower Mainland will provide $1.75 million. Contributions from various health authorities, school boards and municipalities make up the other $100,000. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.