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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-6-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250707T163837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T164141Z
UID:10000347-1753369200-1753376400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250720T092616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092616Z
UID:10000710-1753358400-1753362000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe different types of sponsorship groups\ngroup structures and roles of group members\nhow to find people to join your group\nhow to work together effectively as a group\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm (noon) EDT. \n  \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group-online-4-part-training-series-canada-wide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250720T092616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T092616Z
UID:10000352-1753358400-1753362000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe different types of sponsorship groups\ngroup structures and roles of group members\nhow to find people to join your group\nhow to work together effectively as a group\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm (noon) EDT. \n  \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group-online-4-part-training-series-canada-wide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250720T090347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090347Z
UID:10000707-1753189200-1753196400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon,Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250720T090347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090505Z
UID:10000349-1753189200-1753196400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon,Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250705T062952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T062952Z
UID:10000702-1752764400-1752771600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250705T062952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163313Z
UID:10000344-1752764400-1752771600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250625T143403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T143403Z
UID:10000701-1752501600-1752508800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get Groups of Five and Community Sponsors 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. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers (and sponsors) benefit from the full range of available community supports and services available to them\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from 12 – 2 pm (MDT)/ 2 – 4 pm (EDT)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-the-co-sponsors-constituent-groups-of-sahs-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250625T143403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T144234Z
UID:10000343-1752501600-1752508800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get Groups of Five and Community Sponsors 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. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers (and sponsors) benefit from the full range of available community supports and services available to them\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from 12 – 2 pm (MDT)/ 2 – 4 pm (EDT)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-the-co-sponsors-constituent-groups-of-sahs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171701Z
UID:10000698-1752069600-1752076800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the first in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend. \nIn this first session\, sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will \nlearn about the post-arrival support timeline; the minimum amount of financial support that they are expected to provide on arrival (based on Resettlement Assistance Program rates) and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator and more! \nLearn how to recalculate financial support if situations change and how to connect with settlement agencies who can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities. \nTime: 11 am – 1 pm (PT) \nLocation (virtual): on Zoom \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors-in-bc-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T171701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250705T063057Z
UID:10000338-1752069600-1752076800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the first in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend. \nIn this first session\, sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will \nlearn about the post-arrival support timeline; the minimum amount of financial support that they are expected to provide on arrival (based on Resettlement Assistance Program rates) and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator and more! \nLearn how to recalculate financial support if situations change and how to connect with settlement agencies who can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities. \nTime: 11 am – 1 pm (PT) \nLocation (virtual): on Zoom \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-post-arrival-responsibilities-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors-in-bc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250625T041226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T041226Z
UID:10000699-1750665600-1754240400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:E-Training course for settlement professionals: Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT101)
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the orientation session on June 23rd\, you can still enroll in the course. In some instances a late registration may not be possible.  Please reach out to our course instructor Anoush anewman@rstp.ca for more information. \n__________________ \nWe invite you to a great learning opportunity designed especially for settlement service professionals who are working with privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors! \nThis online e-training course combines flexible self-study with engaging weekly video chats with course facilitators and course-mates\, helping you understand the ins and outs of private sponsorship in Canada. Over six weeks\, you’ll explore key topics like sponsor roles\, newcomer rights\, and how settlement workers can best support privately sponsored refugees. Please note\, this session is currently offered in English only. \nDate: June 23 to August 3 2025 \nLocation (virtual): on Moodle \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/e-training-course-for-settlement-professionals-allies-in-private-sponsorship-spt101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Settlement-Professionals-etraining.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250625T041226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T041227Z
UID:10000340-1750665600-1754240400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:E-Training course for settlement professionals: Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT101)
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the orientation session on June 23rd\, you can still enroll in the course. In some instances a late registration may not be possible.  Please reach out to our course instructor Anoush anewman@rstp.ca for more information. \n__________________ \nWe invite you to a great learning opportunity designed especially for settlement service professionals who are working with privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors! \nThis online e-training course combines flexible self-study with engaging weekly video chats with course facilitators and course-mates\, helping you understand the ins and outs of private sponsorship in Canada. Over six weeks\, you’ll explore key topics like sponsor roles\, newcomer rights\, and how settlement workers can best support privately sponsored refugees. Please note\, this session is currently offered in English only. \nDate: June 23 to August 3 2025 \nLocation (virtual): on Moodle \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/e-training-course-for-settlement-professionals-allies-in-private-sponsorship-spt101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Settlement-Professionals-etraining.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171152Z
UID:10000697-1750611600-1750618800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet 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! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session. Please note this is a duplicate session\, identical to the session being held on June 18th in Saskatoon and online. \nRegister Here \nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-2-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Saskatoon,Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T171152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171152Z
UID:10000337-1750611600-1750618800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet 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! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session. Please note this is a duplicate session\, identical to the session being held on June 18th in Saskatoon and online. \nRegister Here \nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-2/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Saskatoon,Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170443Z
UID:10000696-1750266000-1750273200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG's & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet 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! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session\, we will hold it again at the same time on June 22nd. Please see our events calendar to register for the June 22nd event. \nRegister Here\nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs-3/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250612T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170443Z
UID:10000336-1750266000-1750273200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG's & CS)
DESCRIPTION:Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). \nGet 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! \nPlease note\, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, we will not cover BVOR sponsorship requirements. \nIf you cannot attend this session\, we will hold it again at the same time on June 22nd. Please see our events calendar to register for the June 22nd event. \nRegister Here\nThis event starts at 3 pm CST
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/psr-post-arrival-training-covering-all-the-bases-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-cs/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Saskatoon
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250602T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161718Z
UID:10000695-1749729600-1749733200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Ready Set Match #3: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the month of July. To receive notice of the new date\, please subscribe to the BVOR NEWS here: Subscribe\n  \n  \n\n*Ready Set Match! About the BVOR sponsorship series.\nIntroducing our new series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship.  \nAbout this webinar: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines \nOnce you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-and-guidelines-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250602T161718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165538Z
UID:10000335-1749729600-1749733200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Cancelled - Ready Set Match #3: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for the month of July. To receive notice of the new date\, please subscribe to the BVOR NEWS here: Subscribe\n  \n  \n\n*Ready Set Match! About the BVOR sponsorship series.\nIntroducing our new series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship.  \nAbout this webinar: Fundraising Ideas and Guidelines \nOnce you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship\, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nacceptable sources of funds\nfundraising strategies and ideas\nguidelines around gathering in-kind donations\npromoting your fundraising efforts\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \n 
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-3-fundraising-ideas-and-guidelines/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250602T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161203Z
UID:10000694-1749128400-1749132000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #2: Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:*Ready Set Match! A new BVOR webinar series.\nIntroducing our new series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship.  \nWhat’s Webinar #2 all about? \nBVOR 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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-2-financial-requirements-and-budgeting-for-bvor-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250602T161203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161203Z
UID:10000334-1749128400-1749132000@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #2: Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:*Ready Set Match! A new BVOR webinar series.\nIntroducing our new series of short\, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship.  \nWhat’s Webinar #2 all about? \nBVOR 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. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/ready-set-match-2-financial-requirements-and-budgeting-for-bvor-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173953Z
UID:10000687-1748358000-1748361600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174035Z
UID:10000325-1748358000-1748361600@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173732Z
UID:10000686-1747926000-1747933200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173732Z
UID:10000324-1747926000-1747933200@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173447Z
UID:10000685-1747321200-1747328400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250501T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173447Z
UID:10000323-1747321200-1747328400@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/monthly-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250402T160016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T160016Z
UID:10000667-1747227600-1747234800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Scam Awareness & Fraud Prevention Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated\, especially with the rise of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated informatoin and media in in fraudulent activities. Anyone can become a target – newcomers like sponsored refugees who are still adjusting to life in Canada are especially vulnerable as they may not be familiar with these threats…yet! \nSponsors and refugee newcomers are encouraged to join this info session for an opportunity to learn how to to recognize threats and prevent potential negative outcomes if they are targeted. \nA guest speaker from MOSAIC (a settlement provider organization) will also join us during this session to present about the topic. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this virtual info session starts at 1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT – it is 2 hours long and will be hosted on ZOOM.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/22774-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155143
CREATED:20250402T160016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T160054Z
UID:10000303-1747227600-1747234800@rstp2025.turnbull.co
SUMMARY:Scam Awareness & Fraud Prevention Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated\, especially with the rise of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) generated informatoin and media in in fraudulent activities. Anyone can become a target – newcomers like sponsored refugees who are still adjusting to life in Canada are especially vulnerable as they may not be familiar with these threats…yet! \nSponsors and refugee newcomers are encouraged to join this info session for an opportunity to learn how to to recognize threats and prevent potential negative outcomes if they are targeted. \nA guest speaker from MOSAIC (a settlement provider organization) will also join us during this session to present about the topic. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this virtual info session starts at 1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT – it is 2 hours long and will be hosted on ZOOM.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/22774/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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END:VCALENDAR