Welcome Centre

Migrant Worker Support Program

Are you a temporary foreign worker living or working in Squamish? Do you have questions about life in Canada or feel uncertain about your rights?

The MiWOW Support Program is here to guide you to the available services and resources, just like a lighthouse guides ships to safety.

Services

All program services are free and confidential, and include one-on-one appointments, workshops, fun activities, and more. 
One-on-one appointments
Get individualized support in English or Spanish adjusting to life in Canada, information about rights, and assistance accessing essential services such as housing, healthcare, and legal advice. Interpretation for other languages can be provided by appointment.
Workshops
Learn about topics relevant to workers, such as employment standards and taxes.
Recreational Activities
Join for fun trips out into Squamish’s great outdoors with peers.
Outreach and Education
Find us out and about in the community, learning more about migrant workers, the challenges you face, and advocating for your rights.

We work closely with partners and other service providers to ensure that our clients have access to a range of resources and support.
Connecting You to Community Support and Resources

The migrant worker program is like a lighthouse that can guide you to the available services and resources so you can thrive in Squamish.

Living in Canada as a foreign worker comes with unique challenges and uncertainties, and we are here to help you navigate those difficulties with dignity and respect.

Have a Closed Work Permit, an OWP-V, or maintained status?

Everyone living or working in Squamish with a closed work permit, Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Persons, or maintained status from a work permit is eligible to access our services. Family members are eligible, too! Schedule an appointment or learn more by calling, emailing, or just stopping by. All our services are free and confidential.

Book an appointment  at miwow@welcomesquamish.ca or stop by the Welcome Centre and say hello!

+1 (604) 815-4142
miwow@welcomesquamish.ca
38027 Cleveland Ave