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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
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UID:10000682-1745773200-1745776800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:How to Submit your PSR Application Online / Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. (Hybrid. Online & In-Person in Saskatoon)
DESCRIPTION:All Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) applications must now be submitted using IRCC’s web portal\, called the Permanent Residence Portal. This includes the sponsorships submitted through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Join this virtual training session to learn how to navigate the portal and how to submit your PSR application(s) online. \n  \nTo attend online from anywhere in Canada\, please register here: \nVirtual Attendee\nLocation for in-person attendees in Saskatoon: The Newcomer Information Centre at 106 – 129 Third Avenue North\, Saskatoon \n  \nPlease note: this workshop/webinar starts at 5 PM (EDT) / 3 PM (CST)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/how-to-submit-your-psr-application-online-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-residence-pr-portal-hybrid-online-in-person-in-saskatoon-2/
LOCATION:Newcomer Information Centre Saskatoon\, 106-129-3rd Avenue North\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Saskatoon
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Digital-Intake-Portal-Information-Sessions-French-e1714579988572.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20250306T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T170018Z
UID:10000296-1741874400-1741881600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. \nDuring this virtual info session\, sponsors in BC will learn about:\n> Their Post-Arrival Responsibilities\n> The Interim Federal Health Program\n> The Medical Services Plan (BC)\n> The Health Connect Registry\n> The various organizations that can provide support with health care (medical/dental) and parenthood (focus on Lower Mainland BC). \nAs an added benefit\, we’ve also invited representatives from the following organizations (based in the Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area) who will share more details about their services and how they are beneficial to sponsors and PSR newcomers:\n> Mosaic Community Clinic (MCC)\n> Mothers Matter Canada (HIPPY Program) \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to our British Columbia RSTP Trainer\, Gizol via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this session is being held online and starts at 11 am Pacific Time/ 1 pm Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/british-columbia-spo-connections-health-care-and-maternity-parenthood-support-services/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20250306T164717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T164717Z
UID:10000660-1741874400-1741881600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors\, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. \nDuring this virtual info session\, sponsors in BC will learn about:\n> Their Post-Arrival Responsibilities\n> The Interim Federal Health Program\n> The Medical Services Plan (BC)\n> The Health Connect Registry\n> The various organizations that can provide support with health care (medical/dental) and parenthood (focus on Lower Mainland BC). \nAs an added benefit\, we’ve also invited representatives from the following organizations (based in the Metro Vancouver/Lower Mainland BC area) who will share more details about their services and how they are beneficial to sponsors and PSR newcomers:\n> Mosaic Community Clinic (MCC)\n> Mothers Matter Canada (HIPPY Program) \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to our British Columbia RSTP Trainer\, Gizol via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this session is being held online and starts at 11 am Pacific Time/ 1 pm Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/british-columbia-spo-connections-health-care-and-maternity-parenthood-support-services-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20250122T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T172337Z
UID:10000278-1740211200-1740218400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:(In-Person in Vancouver) Post-Arrival Budget Calculations for Private Sponsors (PSR Program)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – this training session was rescheduled from February 8th to February 22nd\, due to inclement weather.\nThis workshop is being held rain-or-shine (or snow!) IN PERSON\, at the Mosaic Head Offices in Vancouver. Address: MOSAIC Head Office: 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 0E3\n\nFrom the moment the sponsors submit their PSR application to when the refugees complete their interview and medical examinations\, many things can change in the refugee applicants’ situation(s)\, which in turn can affect your sponsorship budget calculations. \nThis in-person session will provide an in-depth look at the financial responsibilities that sponsors have once the refugees they’ve sponsored arrive in Canada. \nThe workshop will include: \n*an overview of the current Resettlement Assistance Program Rates \n*Post Arrival Financial Expectations and Responsibilities \n*an overview of Rap Rates \n*Proof of Support documentation \n*and an introduction to RSTP’s Minimum Financial Calculator resource. \nREGISTER HERE to attend. (Note: this workshop starts at 11 AM Pacific Time) \nHow to get there by transit: the venue is 10 minute walk from Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station \nParking: limited free street-parking\, meter parking is available across the street from the venue\, and paid parking at the Boundary Plaza. \n  \n  \nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to our British Columbia trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/in-person-in-vancouver-post-arrival-budget-calculations-for-private-sponsors-psr-program/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-calculations-psr-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20250122T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T173609Z
UID:10000644-1740211200-1740218400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:(In-Person in Vancouver) Post-Arrival Budget Calculations for Private Sponsors (PSR Program)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note – this training session was rescheduled from February 8th to February 22nd\, due to inclement weather.\nThis workshop is being held rain-or-shine (or snow!) IN PERSON\, at the Mosaic Head Offices in Vancouver. Address: MOSAIC Head Office: 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC V5R 0E3\n\nFrom the moment the sponsors submit their PSR application to when the refugees complete their interview and medical examinations\, many things can change in the refugee applicants’ situation(s)\, which in turn can affect your sponsorship budget calculations. \nThis in-person session will provide an in-depth look at the financial responsibilities that sponsors have once the refugees they’ve sponsored arrive in Canada. \nThe workshop will include: \n*an overview of the current Resettlement Assistance Program Rates \n*Post Arrival Financial Expectations and Responsibilities \n*an overview of Rap Rates \n*Proof of Support documentation \n*and an introduction to RSTP’s Minimum Financial Calculator resource. \nREGISTER HERE to attend. (Note: this workshop starts at 11 AM Pacific Time) \nHow to get there by transit: the venue is 10 minute walk from Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station \nParking: limited free street-parking\, meter parking is available across the street from the venue\, and paid parking at the Boundary Plaza. \n  \n  \nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to our British Columbia trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/in-person-in-vancouver-post-arrival-budget-calculations-for-private-sponsors-psr-program-2/
LOCATION:MOSAIC\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5R 2P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/budget-calculations-psr-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20241017T170722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T173801Z
UID:10000245-1730907000-1730912400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Connecting with Settlement Agencies in Ottawa (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in refugee sponsorship in Ottawa\, including Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)\, Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsors and BVOR sponsors in the region. \n What you’ll learn: \nFind out which settlement agencies are available to help you in the Ottawa area\, and the services these agencies currently provide. Learn about the best ways to access these services and who to contact. \n  \nJoin us online from the comfort of your home to find out\, please CLICK HERE to register. This webinar starts at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/connecting-with-settlement-agencies-in-ottawa-online-webinar-for-psr-and-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Navigating-Support_-Connecting-with-Settlement-Agencies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20241017T170722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T170722Z
UID:10000613-1730907000-1730912400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Connecting with Settlement Agencies in Ottawa (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in refugee sponsorship in Ottawa\, including Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs)\, Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsors and BVOR sponsors in the region. \n What you’ll learn: \nFind out which settlement agencies are available to help you in the Ottawa area\, and the services these agencies currently provide. Learn about the best ways to access these services and who to contact. \n  \nJoin us online from the comfort of your home to find out\, please CLICK HERE to register. This webinar starts at 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/connecting-with-settlement-agencies-in-ottawa-online-webinar-for-psr-and-bvor-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Navigating-Support_-Connecting-with-Settlement-Agencies.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20240910T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T174503Z
UID:10000223-1727290800-1727294400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Introduction to the BVOR Refugee Sponsorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar\, where you will discover how you can become a catalyst for positive change through refugee sponsorship through Canada’s special program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. \nThe Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program is a partnership between the Canadian government and regular community members in Canada (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents). \nBVOR Sponsors provide financial support (with some assistance from the government)\, emotional\, social and other key settlement supports that help refugees get a good footing in Canada and to break the isolation of being resettled to a new country alone. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nPlease note\, the refugees participating in the BVOR program cannot be named by sponsors\, if you know a person/refugee that you would like to sponsor\, please take a look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program page.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/introduction-to-the-bvor-refugee-sponsorship-program-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Intro-to-BVOR-sponsorship-navigating-compassion.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20240910T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T165010Z
UID:10000592-1727290800-1727294400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Introduction to the BVOR Refugee Sponsorship Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar\, where you will discover how you can become a catalyst for positive change through refugee sponsorship through Canada’s special program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. \nThe Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program is a partnership between the Canadian government and regular community members in Canada (Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents). \nBVOR Sponsors provide financial support (with some assistance from the government)\, emotional\, social and other key settlement supports that help refugees get a good footing in Canada and to break the isolation of being resettled to a new country alone. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\nPlease note\, the refugees participating in the BVOR program cannot be named by sponsors\, if you know a person/refugee that you would like to sponsor\, please take a look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program page.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/introduction-to-the-bvor-refugee-sponsorship-program-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Vancouver
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Intro-to-BVOR-sponsorship-navigating-compassion.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20240528T142706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T032926Z
UID:10000172-1717524000-1717531200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:(Attn Ottawa) Must-know Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in-person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to sponsor a refugee who is known to you\, through Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we invite you to join us in person for an introductory crash-course that will give you the tools you need to get started on your sponsorship journey. \n  \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nThe private sponsorship of refugees program\nThe sponsorship requirements / WHO can become a sponsor\nThe refugee requirements / WHO can be sponsored under this program\n\nPlease note\, the time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Registration is required.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/attn-ottawa-must-know-basics-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-in-person-workshop/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WEBINAR-mustknowbasics-of-Psr-_square-graphic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T042539
CREATED:20240528T142706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T142706Z
UID:10000541-1717524000-1717531200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:(Attn Ottawa) Must-know Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in-person workshop)
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to sponsor a refugee who is known to you\, through Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we invite you to join us in person for an introductory crash-course that will give you the tools you need to get started on your sponsorship journey. \n  \nWe will cover the following topics: \n\nThe private sponsorship of refugees program\nThe sponsorship requirements / WHO can become a sponsor\nThe refugee requirements / WHO can be sponsored under this program\n\nPlease note\, the time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Registration is required.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/attn-ottawa-must-know-basics-of-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-in-person-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,City,Ottawa
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WEBINAR-mustknowbasics-of-Psr-_square-graphic.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ndizeye":MAILTO:mndizeye@rstp.ca
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