This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers across Canada. Learn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and how it helps to make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible […]
Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! Please note, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]
Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! Please note, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]
This online training session is designed to get the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. Join us to […]
BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada, but how much must a sponsorship group contribute and what are the rules around financial support? Join us as we answer these questions and more to equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your financial obligations as a BVOR sponsor. In […]
This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. Learn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for […]
A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together. In this training session, you’ll […]
This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and community integration. Participants will learn practical ways to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) requirements while helping newcomers build a strong start in Canada. […]
(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are available to newcomers, including sponsored refugees in the region. Sponsors in the BVOR and PSR programs, as well as sponsored newcomers are welcome to join. […]
(Webinar for SAHs and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, open to sponsors in the PSR and BVOR programs) When newcomers arrive, it’s common for expectations — on both sides — to be a little out of sync. Learn how to set realistic expectations early on and how to keep communication clear and supportive throughout the […]
(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide sponsors with details of the Gateway Services, a centralized intake process. Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) is a partner at Gateway— a collaborative of over 90 […]
This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will learn about: Eligibility criteria Timelines Common mistakes to avoid We will also go over the importance of ensuring timely and complete submissions to support the […]
