The Immigrant Welcome Centre Is Run By The Multicultural & Immigrant Services Association Of North Vancouver Island (Misa), Which Is A Registered Not-For-Profit Society. A Not-For-Profit Society Does Not Belong To The Government. It Is A Legal Entity That Is Registered Under The Provincial Or Federal Societies Act. The Main Difference Between A For-Profit And A Not-For-Profit Organization Is The Ability To Distribute Profits. In A Not-For-Profit, Any Profit Must Be Retained Within The Organization And Cannot Be Distributed To Its Members. more... See more text