Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Cyber Safety for Vulnerable Newcomers to Canada
Agreement Number:
26537
Agreement Value:
$1,444,042.32
Agreement Date:
Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 31, 2030
Description:
Cyber Safety for Vulnerable Newcomers to Canada aims to reduce cybercrime victimization by providing accessible, multilingual training tailored to low‑literacy newcomers, supported through Moodle, webinars, and cyber‑English practice. The initiative will scale from 4,000 learners in Year 2 to 10,000 annually by Year 5, reaching over 29,000 newcomers and equipping 2,600 settlement staff across Canada. Led by Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) with national umbrella organizations, evaluated by Ference & Co., and validated annually by Telus cybersecurity experts, the project will create a sustainable hub of cyber safety knowledge, strengthening newcomer resilience and advancing Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP) priorities.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
Outcomes 1: Improved cyber security, awareness, agency & knowledge among newcomers.
Outcomes 2: Increased inclusivity for vulnerable newcomer subgroups.
Outcomes 3: Integration of cyber awareness into Settlement Programming across Canada.
Outcomes 4: Strengthened national partnerships within the Settlement sector in promoting cyber hygiene.
Outcomes 5: Evidence to inform policy & practice.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5N 4L2
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00172
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver East
Federal Riding Number:
59036
Program:
(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program
Program Purpose:
The program provides time-limited funding in the form of grants and contributions. Funding under the CSCP supports projects that contribute to security and prosperity in the digital age while positioning Canada as a global leader in cyber security.