Understanding how big the problem is - that's where solving it starts. These are the numbers behind our work.
Canada is one of the most welcoming countries in the world for immigrants, but there are still big gaps between newcomers and the services meant to help them.
500,000+
Newcomers to Canada per year
Canada's immigration targets continue to grow, with over half a million permanent residents, temporary workers, and international students arriving annually. Every province welcomes newcomers seeking to build a new life.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
200+
Languages spoken across Canada
While Canada's population speaks over 200 languages, the vast majority of government services and settlement resources are available only in English and French. This language gap leaves many newcomers unable to access the information they need.
Source: Statistics Canada Census data
When newcomers can't get the help they need, everyone feels it - communities and the economy included.
Skilled newcomers who cannot navigate credential recognition or job search systems often end up in positions far below their qualifications. Research consistently shows that internationally educated professionals in Canada earn significantly less than their Canadian-educated counterparts, even with equivalent experience.
Newcomers who do not know how to enroll in provincial health insurance or find a family doctor often rely on emergency rooms for basic care. This is more expensive for the system and results in worse health outcomes, particularly for newcomer women and children.
Without knowledge of community services and social programs, many newcomers experience profound isolation. Research links this isolation to higher rates of mental health challenges, family stress, and difficulty in long-term integration.
Many newcomers are unaware of the benefits they are entitled to, such as the Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credits, settlement language training, and skills bridging programs. Significant amounts of available support go unclaimed each year due to awareness gaps.
Our technology and programs are built to close the biggest gaps newcomers face when settling in.
Our AI Navigator provides immediate answers to settlement questions 24/7, ensuring newcomers do not have to wait weeks for basic information. This does not replace settlement workers. It means newcomers arrive at their first appointment better prepared and better informed.
From weeks of waiting to instant access
With multilingual support, our Navigator can help the Arabic-speaking mother looking for childcare, the Mandarin-speaking professional seeking credential recognition, and the Ukrainian refugee trying to access healthcare, all in their preferred language.
Multilingual support, no translator needed
Our system provides location-specific guidance for communities across BC. Whether a newcomer is in downtown Vancouver, suburban Surrey, or rural Prince George, they receive information relevant to their specific community.
BC-specific resources and services
Every bit of help gets us closer to more newcomers. Join us in building a more welcoming Canada.