Immigrant Services Society and Premier Christy Clark

: It will offer up to 130 beds for newcomers, as well as a medical centre, youth drop-in space and free law clinic, according to Globe and Mail. Several non-profits will move into the building, with the goal of meeting most of the needs of new refugees and immigrants in one location. Welcome House is scheduled to open next year and is billed as the first facility of its kind in the world. This is a catch-all ASF view; only displays when an unsupported article type is put in an ASF drop zone Video Video: Syrian refugees speak out at site of future Vancouver centre However, the Immigrant Services Society, which will operate the building, says in a letter to Premier Christy Clark that the province has backtracked on its financial commitment. At the beginning, we were encouraged not to undertake a capital campaign but move forward with our project made possible with a promised $5-million capital contribution towards the housing component, the letter says. The letter, signed by society president Manchan Sonachansingh, says the society worked closely with senior B.C. Housing officials in the planning stage and did not anticipate a funding dispute. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.